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Counter-Strike 2
Counter-Strike 2
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Valve · Valve
Feb 7, 2024 · 30mo ago

Release Notes for 2/6/2024

AI summary3mo

Major update introducing the Kilowatt Case, Arms Race mode, significant networking improvements to reduce peeker's advantage, and extensive map geometry fixes.

Buffs5

  • ZeusZeus is now reusable in all game modes after a 30 second recharge delay.single-usereusable
  • Stickers
    • Stickers can now be placed at user-specified positions and rotations.fixedflexible
    • All weapons now support up to five stickers.45
  • MirageRemoved a clip brush from Apartments to improve flash lineups.restrictedimproved
  • General GameplayAdded a 'Refund All' button to the buy menu for faster equipment resets.Refund All

Bug fixes2

  • AnubisFixed various holes in the world and missing collisions that allowed items to fall out of the map.Fixed
  • MirageAdded collision to prevent the bomb from becoming unreachable.unreachablereachable

Other changes8

  • Zeus
    • Added support for applying stickers and name tags to the Zeus.Added
    • Added Zeus kill icon to kill cards and post round damage reports.Added
  • Networking
    • Reduced peeker's advantage in the steady state by 16ms to make gameplay fairer.-16ms ms
    • Added an option to buffer server updates and user commands to mitigate packet loss stuttering.Added
  • SmokeSmokes now cast shadows, improving visual integration with the environment.noneenabled
  • AnubisFixed collision on all pillars so players can no longer pixel boost.availableRemoved
  • Arms RaceAdded Arms Race to available game modes, including maps Baggage and Shoots.Added
  • General GameplayLoadout changes are no longer allowed while searching for Premier, Competitive, or Wingman to ensure consistency.alloweddisabled

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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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