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May 15, 2025 · 13mo ago

Counter-Strike 2 Update

+2 buff 3 bug fix 2 other

✦AI summary2mo

Minor update focusing on Deathmatch team balancing, AK-47 visual/audio refinements, and impact sound clarity.

▲Buffs2

Combat Audio
- Body Shot:Reduced the delay for body shot impact sounds from the attacker's perspective, providing faster hit confirmation.→Reduced
- Body Shot:Body shot impact sounds now momentarily reduce weapon fire and ambience volume to ensure hit feedback is clearly audible.→Added

✚Bug fixes3

AK-47
- Fixed a bug where molotov and incendiary fire was visible through the AK-47 viewmodel.
- Stickers on the front grip now light correctly when using left-hand mode.
UIFixed an issue where inventory item icons rendered incorrectly while the player was scoped in-game.

◆Other changes2

DeathmatchDeathmatch mode now allows unbalanced teams, potentially reducing queue times or allowing more flexible lobby sizes.balanced→unbalanced
AK-47Fire:The front end of the AK-47 fire sound has been shortened for better audio responsiveness.→Shortened

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