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Valve · Valve
Jan 21, 2026 · 5mo ago

Counter-Strike 2 Update

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Major update introducing Premier Season Four, map pool rotations, SMG buffs, and a significant overhaul to jump and bunnyhop mechanics.

Buffs10

  • MP7
    • Slightly increased damage to make the weapon more viable.Increased
    • Reduced damage fall-off, improving effectiveness at medium range.Reduced
    • Reduced cost by $100, making it more accessible in early rounds.-100 gold
  • MP5-SD
    • Slightly increased damage to make the weapon more viable.Increased
    • Reduced damage fall-off, improving effectiveness at medium range.Reduced
    • Reduced cost by $100, making it more accessible in early rounds.-100 gold
  • PP-BizonReduced cost by $100 to increase its viability.-100 gold
  • Movement
    • Jump:Removed stamina penalties from jumping and landing, simplifying the movement system.AffectsNo effect
    • Bunnyhop:Introduced a specific time window for successful bunnyhopping, making it more consistent.Added
  • AudioReduced audio output latency for more responsive sound cues.Reduced

Other changes13

  • MP7Improved visual quality of the weapon model.Increased
  • PP-BizonImproved visual quality of the weapon model.Increased
  • MovementJump:Landing time now uses subtick precision for more accurate movement.Subtick
  • Anubis
    • Anubis is now part of the competitive active duty map rotation.InactiveActive
    • Relocated the bridge drop to be closer to Mid Doors.Near Mid Doors
    • The orientation of the Mid doors has been reversed.Reversed
    • Added a new hole between E-box and the back of B for new movement options.Hole added
    • Bombsite A crates moved up steps onto the walkway.On Walkway
    • Added scaffolding to the pillar on Bombsite A.Scaffolding added
  • TrainTrain has been removed from the active duty map pool.ActiveRemoved
  • Audio
    • Improved the quality of knife draw and inspect sound effects.Higher fidelity
    • Fixed an issue where weapon and utility draw sounds would overlap during rapid switching.OverlapNo overlap
    • Knife impact sounds now vary based on attack type (primary/alt/front/rear) to reflect damage.GenericUnique

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Patch history

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  1. Counter-Strike 2 Update
    Jun 10, 2026 · 3w
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  2. Counter-Strike 2 Update
    May 29, 2026 · 1mo
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  3. Counter-Strike 2 Update
    May 22, 2026 · 1mo
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    May 18, 2026 · 1mo
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