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Valve · Valve
Nov 7, 2024 · 21mo ago

Counter-Strike 2 Update

AI summary3mo

General gameplay refinements focusing on hit registration, movement fixes, and various map collision and lighting improvements.

Buffs5

  • GeneralFixed a lag compensation issue where hitboxes were rewound too far during mid-sprays, improving hit registration accuracy.
  • Ancient
    • Reworked collision on the A-main staircase for smoother player movement.
    • Removed a tree at A site that created a distracting shadow, improving visibility.tree presentRemoved
    • Adjusted collision to better match visible geometry, allowing players to hug walls more closely.
  • MatchmakingAdded more detailed matchmaking stats for players searching during off-peak hours.Added

Nerfs1

  • Armory PassActivating an Armory Pass no longer grants the first credit immediately; all 40 credits must now be earned via XP.1 immediate0 immediate credits

Bug fixes5

  • GeneralC4 Defuse:Fixed a bug where C4 could be defused from any height, restoring intended gameplay restrictions.any heightrestricted
  • OfficeFixed geometry in a problematic jumping corner to prevent movement glitches.
  • AncientFixed a collision gap at the bottom of B ramp.gap presentFixed
  • NukeFixed lighting errors occurring on lower graphics settings.
  • AnubisFixed a gap in the map geometry.gap presentFixed

Other changes2

  • General
    • Various adjustments to bullet hit feedback for better combat clarity.
    • Jumping in place on sloped surfaces no longer causes players to slide, stabilizing movement.

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Counter-Strike 2 · Nov 7, 2024

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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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