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Valve · Valve
Apr 29, 2026 · 3mo ago

Counter-Strike 2 Update

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This update focuses primarily on map refinements for Cache and Dust II, alongside various audio and system bug fixes.

Bug fixes5

  • Cache
    • Fixed a bug where footsteps on top of A-site crates were not audible.MissingFixed
    • Fixed incorrect wall-bang behavior on the A Main wall.BrokenFixed
  • General
    • Implemented a speculative fix for a rare issue where all game audio would drop out.OccurringFixed
    • Fixed an issue where crouch-jumping in tight spaces caused the camera to clip through the ceiling.IntersectingFixed
    • Fixed a bug where money was incorrectly subtracted from the wrong player during a bot takeover.Wrong playerCorrect player gold

Other changes9

  • Cache
    • The bomb explosion radius has been increased, potentially affecting how players play for post-plant scenarios.Increased
    • Player collision on a specific sign has been disabled and a lamp removed to improve movement.Disabled
    • The e-box on A-site was reworked to provide better visibility for players.Improved
    • The entrance frame height at B Main Checkers has been lowered, altering the line of sight/entry.Lowered
    • General adjustments to grenade and player clipping across the map for smoother gameplay.
  • Dust IIVisibility through the corner of Mid Box (Xbox) is now blocked, removing an unfair peek/angle.VisibleBlocked
  • General
    • Flashbang:Adjusted particle opacity for flashbangs that are fully occluded for better visual feedback.Adjusted
    • Smoke:Improved the consistency of lighting within smoke grenades.Improved
    • Minor adjustments to the velocity of dropped pistol magazines.Adjusted

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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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