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Valve · Valve
Aug 14, 2025 · 12mo ago

Counter-Strike 2 Update

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This update introduces nighttime versions of Ancient and Shoots, various weapon animation improvements, and new cosmetic items.

Buffs1

  • XM1014Reload:Fixed an issue where the weapon model blocked the crosshair during reload, improving visibility.BlockedVisible

Nerfs1

  • GeneralFixed a bug where some weapons could be fired too quickly after a re-deploy.BuggedFixed

Bug fixes1

  • Sawed-off ShotgunReload:Fixed a visual bug where shells penetrated the model during reload.BuggedFixed

Other changes4

  • AncientAdded a nighttime version of the map for variety.DayNight
  • ShootsAdded a nighttime version of the map.DayNight
  • General
    • Removed the deploy inspect delay for most weapons, making weapon switching feel more responsive.PresentRemoved
    • fps_max can no longer be changed while connected to a server.ChangeableLocked

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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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