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Counter-Strike 2
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Valve · Valve
Aug 8, 2024 · 24mo ago

Release Notes for 8/8/2024

AI summary3mo

Gameplay updates focusing on Casual mode XP, map voting restrictions, movement constraints, and UI clarity improvements.

Buffs5

  • CasualPlayers now earn an additional XP point for every round they deal damage to enemies, incentivizing active combat.+1 points
  • UI
    • Damage Report:Improved the legibility of damage given and taken in the post-round report for better clarity.
    • Spectator Mode:Made spectator target highlighting more pronounced to help viewers track players more easily.More pronounced
    • Mini Scoreboard:Player names are now visible on the mini scoreboard whenever it is expanded.HiddenVisible
    • Buy Menu:The buy menu now automatically closes when the switch team menu opens, streamlining the UI flow.ManualAutomatic

Nerfs2

  • Player MovementBoosting:Restricted the ability of a player to move upward while a teammate is being boosted on their head, reducing boost abuse.UnrestrictedRestricted
  • Weapon InteractionLooting:Dead players can no longer pick up weapons from the ground, preventing them from altering the map state while dead.AllowedRemoved

Other changes4

  • CasualLevel Voting:Level change voting is now restricted to the first round or the end of the match to prevent mid-game disruptions.AnytimeEnd of match / Round 1
  • Deathmatch & Arms RaceLevel Voting:Level change voting is now restricted to the first minute or the end of the match.AnytimeEnd of match / First minute
  • MillsUpdated to the latest version from the Community Workshop.OldLatest Workshop
  • AssemblyUpdated to the latest version from the Community Workshop.OldLatest Workshop

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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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