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Valve · Valve
Sep 16, 2025 · 11mo ago

Counter-Strike 2 Update

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Introduces the Genesis Collection, a new JavaScript-based map scripting system, and several UI and audio improvements.

Buffs3

  • Spectator UI
    • Spectators can now inspect another player's loadout, providing better visibility into equipped gear.Added
    • Added mousewheel zoom and shift+drag panning to all inspect panels for better item viewing.Zoom/Pan
  • Shooting SystemImplemented various improvements to subtick shooting consistency to ensure more reliable hit registration.

Other changes5

  • Genesis Collection
    • The Genesis Collection is now available, featuring 17 community-contributed finishes.Added
    • Items from the Genesis Collection can now be accessed via the Genesis Uplink Terminal as a weekly drop.Weekly Drop
  • Map Scripting
    • Added cs_script, a JavaScript-based scripting system allowing map creators to implement more complex logic.cs_script
    • Added script_zoo.vmap to demonstrate the functionality and usage of the new cs_script system.script_zoo.vmap
  • GrenadesGrenades now feature unique, higher-fidelity sounds for drawing, inspecting, pulling the pin, and throwing.High-Fidelity

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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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