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Valve · Valve
May 27, 2021 · 63mo ago

Release Notes for 5/27/2021

AI summary3mo

General quality of life improvements, bug fixes for Deathmatch and Retakes, and various art and layout updates across multiple maps including Ancient, Grind, Mocha, and Cache.

Buffs4

  • GrindLowered cover on A Short, enabling players to boost over smoke grenades.HighLowered
  • Mocha
    • Improved clipping and navigation mesh for smoother movement and bot behavior.Improved
    • Added additional bombsite markers to improve orientation.Added
  • CacheImplemented performance optimizations to improve frame rates on the map.Optimized

Nerfs2

  • Deathmatchopen_buymenu:Fixed an exploit where players could extend their spawn invulnerability by repeatedly opening the buy menu.ExtendableFixed
  • GrindRemoved several unintended boost locations to maintain map integrity.UnintendedRemoved

Other changes7

  • General
    • Added a new setting to sv_damage_print_enable to clean up the console by only printing damage after the round ends.Option 2
    • Coach positions are now preserved in round backup files for better match recording and analysis.Saved
  • RetakesArmor values now remain consistent during the card selection phase in Retakes mode.VariableFixed
  • Ancient
    • The broken-wall passage to Bombsite B has been straightened for better movement flow.BrokenStraightened
    • Spawnpoint placements for both teams have been tweaked for better balance.Tweaked
  • GrindReduced the number of lurk positions in mid to allow for more fluid rotations.ManyReduced
  • CacheRestored vivid colors to select textures and models, ensuring details are visible even on low settings.DullVivid

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Patch history

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  1. Counter-Strike 2 UpdateAug 3, 2026 · 2w

    Map and scripting updates across CS2 including fixes to grenade physics, map geometry, and new map scripting hooks, plus community-added content integration.

  2. Counter-Strike 2 UpdateJul 29, 2026 · 3w

    Cologne 2026 Major stickers are now available, alongside community map updates and critical security fixes.

    +1
  3. Counter-Strike 2 UpdateJul 20, 2026 · 1mo

    Gameplay updates to bomb interactions and updates for several community workshop maps.

    +3
  4. Call II Arms-oryJul 16, 2026 · 1mo

    Valve has announced new community submission calls for the 'Fairy Tales' weapon collection and 'Cryptids' and 'Pop Art' sticker collections.

  5. Counter-Strike 2 UpdateJul 15, 2026 · 1mo

    Updated several community workshop maps and implemented general stability and security fixes.

  6. Counter-Strike 2 UpdateJul 9, 2026 · 1mo

    Gameplay adjustments to C4 explosion damage and physics, alongside various visual and stability fixes.

    1
  7. Counter-Strike 2 UpdateJul 8, 2026 · 1mo

    Premier Season Five begins with a map pool rotation, a significant rework to C4 explosion damage physics, and the introduction of new Armory collections.

    +31
  8. Counter-Strike 2 UpdateJun 10, 2026 · 2mo

    Updates to the Cologne 2026 Major Shop UI and general quality-of-life improvements to inventory management.

    +1

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