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Counter-Strike 2
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Valve · Valve
Apr 25, 2024 · 28mo ago

Release Notes for 4/25/2024

AI summary3mo

Major update introducing viewmodel hand-switching, radar zoom, buy menu improvements, and a significant shift in the Active Duty map pool.

Buffs7

  • ZeusIncreased kill reward from $0 to $100 ($50 in Casual), making Zeus kills more rewarding.0100 gold
  • CZ75-AutoIncreased kill reward from $100 to $300 ($150 in Casual).100300 gold
  • HUD & UI
    • Added a toggle for radar zoom levels during gameplay for better situational awareness.Added
    • Grenades:Added a grenade line-up reticle that appears after pulling the pin, aiding in precise utility usage.Added
    • Added the scoreboard to the ESC menu and added bot icons for better clarity.Added
  • Buy Menu
    • Added a panel to directly pick up weapons dropped by teammates within the buy zone.Added
    • The buy menu now displays the guaranteed minimum money for the next round.Added gold

Nerfs1

  • XM1014Reduced kill reward from $900 to $600 ($300 in Casual).900600 gold

Bug fixes1

  • BaggageSolidified stairs to prevent player clipping or movement bugs.unstablesolid

Other changes6

  • ZeusAttack:Adjusted the attack cone for the Zeus to refine targeting.
  • Active Duty Map PoolReplaced Overpass with Dust 2 in the Active Duty Group, Premier matchmaking, and competition pool.OverpassDust 2
  • BaggageOpened roll-up doors at spawns to change entry/exit flow.closedopen
  • InfernoRemoved overhanging buildings at top mid and bottom of banana to improve visibility and collision.overhangsRemoved
  • Viewmodel
    • Added the ability to switch between left and right-handed viewmodels via settings or a hotkey.FixedSwitchable
    • Viewmodel position and handedness are now visible to spectators.LocalNetworked

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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.

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  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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