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Valve · Valve
Oct 13, 2025 · 10mo ago

Counter-Strike 2 Pre-Release Update

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Pre-release update focusing on engine optimization, C4 defuse mechanics, UI refinements, and extensive map scripting enhancements.

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  • UI
    • Major Highlight clips can now be accessed directly from the Spectator Loadout.Added
    • Improved visibility of the selected player in the Team Counter.
    • The Inventory context menu now opens relative to the cursor position for better usability.
  • Map Scripting
    • Updated cs_script enums to be importable and behave like TypeScript enums, improving developer workflow.TypeScript compatible
    • Added several new enums including CSRoundEndReason and CSHitGroup to expand map scripting capabilities.Added
    • Enhanced OnBeforePlayerDamage to allow scripts to receive and modify damage types and flags.Modified

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  • C4Defusing the C4 now lowers the viewmodel, prevents scoping, and introduces a 150ms firing delay after exiting the defuse, making it riskier to defuse under fire.Added restrictions

Other changes3

  • Engine
    • Reworked bullet penetration simulation to optimize CPU performance.
    • Improved core utilization for particle and sound effects, reducing CPU spikes during combat.
  • UIThe HUD weapon mode indicator has been moved to the ammo count for a cleaner interface.SeparateAmmo count

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Counter-Strike 2 · Oct 13, 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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