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Valve · Valve
May 18, 2026 · 3mo ago

Counter-Strike 2 Update

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A technical update focusing on spectator bug fixes, grenade jump-throw consistency, and a significant expansion of map scripting capabilities.

Buffs1

  • General GameplayGrenades:Improved the consistency of grenade jump throws and the accuracy of the preview camera.Improved

Bug fixes3

  • Spectator Mode
    • Fixed a post-processing glitch that occurred when switching targets between different post-processing volumes.
    • Fixed an issue where x-ray silhouettes would remain stuck on screen when switching spectator targets.
    • Fixed the spectator damage overlay effect for better visual accuracy.

Other changes5

  • General GameplayAdded a new limit to apply ladder inaccuracy to players boosted by a specific number of players.2
  • Cache
    • Adjusted window cover models to correctly show collision and decals when shot.
    • Adjusted player and grenade clipping around windows, covers, and vent entrances for smoother movement and utility.
  • Map Scripting
    • Added numerous new scripting functions for player controllers, pawns, and weapon states (e.g., money management, helmet status, scoped state).Added
    • OnPlayerUse:Changed the activator to always be the player and the caller to always be the used entity for OnPlayerUse.

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Counter-Strike 2 · May 18, 2026

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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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