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Valve · Valve
May 7, 2025 · 15mo ago

Counter-Strike 2 Update

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This update introduces Weekly Missions for XP, rotates the community map pool, and implements several audio and system fixes.

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  • Weekly MissionsAdded Weekly Missions accessible via the main menu, providing XP rewards upon completion every 7 days.Added
  • Audio
    • Added a new setting to control the volume of the main menu ambience.Added
    • Fixed an issue where shooting enemies over smoke would occasionally fail to play the attacker feedback sound.
    • Fixed cases where gameplay sounds were skipping or completely inaudible.
  • System
    • Fixed a bug where input bindings to the '/' key would not persist after restarting the app.
    • Lobby invites from players blocked via Steam's 'Block All Communication' are now correctly ignored in-game.AcceptedIgnored

Other changes10

  • Map Pool
    • Removed community map Basalt from all game modes.ActiveRemoved
    • Removed community map Edin from all game modes.ActiveRemoved
    • Removed community map Palais from all game modes.ActiveRemoved
    • Removed community map Whistle from all game modes.ActiveRemoved
    • Added community map Jura to Competitive, Casual, and Deathmatch modes.Added
    • Added community map Grail to Competitive, Casual, and Deathmatch modes.Added
    • Added community map Agency to Competitive, Casual, and Deathmatch modes.Added
    • Added community map Dogtown to Wingman mode.Added
    • Added community map Brewery to Wingman mode.Added
  • AudioRemoved several legacy sound mixer console commands (snd_setmixer, etc.).ActiveRemoved

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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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