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Jul 8, 2026 · 9h ago

Counter-Strike 2 Update

✦AI summary1h

Premier Season Five begins with a map pool rotation, a significant rework to C4 explosion damage physics, and the introduction of new Armory collections.

▲Buffs3

General
- Fixed a bug where picking up dropped weapons via the Buy Menu would occasionally fail.
- Reduced the performance cost of opening the scoreboard, improving FPS stability.
- Increased sticker rotation precision to allow half-degree increments.→0.5 degree degree

▼Nerfs1

InfernoFixed clipping to prevent a pixel boost at Top of Mid.Exists→Fixed

✚Bug fixes1

Dust IIFixed a pixel gap Outside Tunnel.Exists→Fixed

◆Other changes10

C4C4 explosion damage is now based on precomputed simulation values baked into maps, with a shockwave that expands from the center rather than applying instantly.
Active Duty Map Pool
- Cache has been added back to the Active Duty Map Pool.→Added
- Overpass has been removed from the Active Duty Map Pool.Active→Removed
Armory
- Added Spy Tech and Arabesque weapon collections, and Fruits & Vegetables and Auto Racing sticker collections.→Added
- Train 2025, Sport & Field, Sugarface 2, and Elemental Craft collections are no longer available.Available→Removed
GeneralUpdated engine code to the latest version of Source 2.→Latest Source 2
Community Maps
- Added Boulder, Fachwerk, and Shelter to Competitive, Casual, and Deathmatch; Debris and El Dorado to Wingman.→Added
- Removed Warden, Stronghold, Alpine, and Sanctum from all game modes.Available→Removed
CacheVarious clipping adjustments to improve movement and collision.
Dust IIClipping adjustment Outside Tunnel.

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