Patch history

1. Jul 9, 2026·Counter-Strike 2 Update-1

   • ▼✂️Removedminimum damage1→0

     C4 explosions no longer deal a guaranteed minimum of 1 damage across the entire map.

     Removed map-wide minimum one point of damage

   • ≈🐛Bug fixdamage calculation

     Fixed an issue where C4 damage was calculated incorrectly when the explosion occurred near map boundaries.

     Fixed boundary calculation

   • ≈🎯Behaviorknockback force—→Increased

     C4 explosions now push dropped weapons further away, potentially changing weapon recovery positions.

     More force to dropped weapons

2. Jul 8, 2026·Counter-Strike 2 Update

   • ≈🔁Reworkexplosion damage

     C4 explosion damage is now based on precomputed simulation values baked into maps, with a shockwave that expands from the center rather than applying instantly.

     rework

3. Nov 14, 2025·Counter-Strike 2 Update

   • ≈🐛Bug fixplanting interaction

     Fixed an issue where players were unable to plant the C4 while standing on top of a teammate.

   • ≈🐛Bug fixvisuals

     Fixed a rendering bug affecting transparent charms attached to planted C4.

4. Oct 14, 2025·Counter-Strike 2 Update-1

   • ▼🎯BehaviorDefusingfiring delay—→150ms ms

     Defusing C4 now lowers the viewmodel and adds a 150ms firing delay, making it riskier to defuse under pressure.

     Defusing now lowers the weapon and prevents scoping, adding a delay to firing after completion.

   • ≈🎯BehaviordetonationPossible during halftime/end→Removed

     C4 will no longer detonate during halftime intermission or after the match has ended.

     C4 no longer detonates during halftime or after match end.

5. Oct 13, 2025·Counter-Strike 2 Pre-Release Update-1

   • ▼🎯Behaviordefuse action—→Added restrictions

     Defusing the C4 now lowers the viewmodel, prevents scoping, and introduces a 150ms firing delay after exiting the defuse, making it riskier to defuse under fire.

     Defusing now lowers weapon, prevents scoping, and adds a 150ms firing delay after completion.

6. Oct 29, 2024·Release Notes for 10/28/2024+1

   • ▲🎯Behaviorpickup logicpriorityweapon→defuse

     Prioritizes defusing the C4 over accidentally picking up a weapon when standing near it.

     behavior