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Valve · Valve
Mar 18, 2026 · 2mo ago

Counter-Strike 2 Update

AI summary2w

Major overhaul to reloading mechanics and the introduction of limited map guides in Competitive and Retake modes.

Buffs4

  • WeaponryThe fill-level of the current weapon is now displayed below the ammo count for better visibility.Added
  • Map Guides
    • Limited map guides are now available in Competitive and Retakes for the first 5 rounds of the half.Competitive/Retakes
    • Minimal starter map guides have been added for all Active Duty maps to assist players.Added
  • Workshop MapsPlayers can now join friends playing Practice or Workshop maps through the friends menu if Open Party is enabled.Friends Menu

Nerfs1

  • WeaponryReloading now discards the remaining magazine contents, encouraging players to be more mindful of ammo usage.partial reloadfull magazine discard

Other changes1

  • WeaponryReserve ammunition representation has been updated to reflect magazines, shells, or bullets based on the weapon type.total bulletsmagazines/shells/bullets

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Counter-Strike 2 · Mar 18, 2026
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Patch history

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  1. Counter-Strike 2 Update
    May 22, 2026 · 1d
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  2. Counter-Strike 2 Update
    May 18, 2026 · 4d
    +1
  3. Counter-Strike 2 Update
    May 14, 2026 · 1w
  4. Counter-Strike 2 Update
    May 7, 2026 · 2w
  5. Counter-Strike 2 Update
    Apr 30, 2026 · 3w
  6. Counter-Strike 2 Update
    Apr 29, 2026 · 3w

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