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Valve · Valve
Jun 30, 2023 · 38mo ago

Release Notes for 6/29/23

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This update introduces the Casual game mode, adds Nuke and Office to the map pool, and implements significant audio and movement refinements to better align with CS:GO feel.

Buffs7

  • NukeAdded a specific audio layer to Nuke to improve the accuracy of vertical sound positioning, making it easier to tell if enemies are above or below.Added
  • Audio
    • Positional sounds now have distance effects, improving spatial awareness.Added
    • General improvements to how 3D sound is processed for better immersion and accuracy.
    • Restored missing low-end frequencies for distant explosions and gunfire, improving audio depth.
  • Movement
    • Bunny Hopping:Adjusted bunny hopping mechanics to mirror the feel of CS:GO on 128-tick servers.128 tick CS:GO
    • cl_showpos now displays the peak velocity of the last 3 seconds in parentheses, aiding movement testing.Enhanced
  • NetworkingAsynchronous delta frame sending reduces server CPU load, which decreases the likelihood of dropped ticks.SynchronousAsynchronous

Bug fixes4

  • ShootingFixed a bug where bullets occasionally ignored the intended spray pattern, ensuring more consistent weapon behavior.
  • Audio
    • Fixed a bug where sounds ignored geometry occlusion, which previously made sound sources seem closer than they actually were.
    • Corrected volume inconsistencies based on the player's facing direction.
  • MovementFixed an issue where crouching or uncrouching would occasionally feel sluggish or slow.

Other changes5

  • CasualThe Casual game mode has been added to the game, providing a more relaxed environment for players.Added
  • NukeNuke is now available across Deathmatch, Casual, and Competitive modes.Added
  • OfficeOffice has been added to the Deathmatch and Casual map rotations.Added
  • MirageMirage has been removed from the current map rotation.AvailableRemoved
  • GrenadesInspect:Players can now use the inspect key on grenades to view the model.NoYes

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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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