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Valve · Valve
Jul 28, 2025 · 12mo ago

Counter-Strike 2 Update

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Major animation system upgrade to AnimGraph2, shotgun reload behavior changes, and significant geometry updates to Overpass, Train, and Inferno.

Buffs2

  • General
    • Improved damage prediction when shooting while moving, leading to more consistent hit registration.
    • The Community Server Browser now opens in the Steam Overlay for players in fullscreen exclusive mode.Steam Overlay

Nerfs1

  • ShotgunsReload:Shotgun reloads no longer resume automatically after being interrupted, requiring the player to manually restart the reload.EnabledDisabled

Bug fixes1

  • GeneralFixed an issue where individual player voice volume adjustments were not functioning correctly.

Other changes8

  • GeneralUpgraded the animation system to AnimGraph2, replacing all first-person weapon animations and chicken animations.AnimGraphAnimGraph2
  • Overpass
    • Added breakable glass to B doors, potentially altering sound cues and entry methods.Breakable glass
    • Fixed several cases where players would get stuck on map geometry while surfing.
  • Train
    • Added new cover on A site (Hell train), B site (outside Z), and Upper B halls to alter sightlines.Added
    • Raised the CT side platform in B, affecting player positioning and visibility.Raised
  • Inferno
    • Opened Church windows above Coffins, potentially creating new visibility or utility angles.ClosedOpen
    • Removed curbs along Mid to smooth out movement.PresentRemoved
  • DogtownUpdated the map to the latest version from the Community Workshop.Latest Workshop

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Counter-Strike 2 · Jul 28, 2025

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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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