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Patch Notes Jul 20, 2026, 11:13 PM 7d ago
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Counter-Strike 2 Update

[ GAMEPLAY ] The bomb damage health preview is now revealed when the bomb becomes audible. The bomb explosion now interacts with smoke grenade clouds and molotov/incendiary fire. [ MAPS ] Fachwerk Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (U...

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Patch Notes Jul 15, 2026, 12:42 AM 13d ago
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Counter-Strike 2 Update

[ MAPS ] Fachwerk Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update Notes). Boulder Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update Notes). Shelter Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update Notes). E...

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Patch Notes Jul 9, 2026, 9:46 PM 18d ago
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Counter-Strike 2 Update

[ GAMEPLAY ] Removed map-wide minimum one point of damage from new C4 explosions. Fixed a case where new C4 damage was calculated incorrectly near boundaries to other map areas. New C4 explosions now apply more force to dropped weapons. [ ARMORY ] Adjusted...

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Patch Notes Jul 8, 2026, 10:51 PM 19d ago
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Counter-Strike 2 Update

[ PREMIER ] Premier Season Five has begun Added Cache to the Active Duty Map Pool Removed Overpass from the Active Duty Map Pool [ GAMEPLAY ] Re-designed effective range and extent of C4 explosion damage on all official defusal-mode maps. Damage is now appl...

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Patch Notes Jul 8, 2026, 10:50 PM 19d ago
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Season 5, Armory, and More

Reporting for Active Duty Cache has officially arrived, and replaces Overpass in the active duty map pool. Put your hard-earned strats to the test and rise through the Premier ranks in CS2's newest battlefield. Get out of there, it's gonna blow! Season 5 ha...

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Patch Notes Jul 1, 2026, 2:57 AM 27d ago
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Counter-Strike 2 Update

[ COLOGNE 2026 MAJOR ] Champions Autograph Stickers are now available for purchase in the Major Shop, congratulations to the Falcons! Highlight Souvenir Charms are now available for purchase in the Major Shop, featuring 10 highlights for each of the six sta...

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Patch Notes Jun 10, 2026, 9:22 PM 47d ago
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Counter-Strike 2 Update

[ COLOGNE 2026 ] Added display of lowest and highest sticker price in the last 7 days in the Cologne 2026 Major Shop. Added stickers showcase to the Cologne 2026 Major Hub tile on the main menu. [ MISC ] Added multi-select functionality in Storage Units dep...

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Patch Notes May 29, 2026, 12:17 AM 60d ago
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Counter-Strike 2 Update

[ COLOGNE 2026 ] Added ability to bookmark stickers in Cologne 2026 Shop. [ MISC ] Added convar r_spectator_flashbang_opacity to control flashbang opacity for remote spectators. Flashbang effect for remote spectators now renders underneath the HUD. Stabilit...

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Patch Notes May 22, 2026, 12:40 AM 67d ago
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IEM Cologne 2026

The IEM Cologne 2026 Major is fast approaching. Teams are making final adjustments, fine-tuning their strats, and crossing their fingers that they won't face Vitality until the Grand Final. That can only mean one thing: Tournament Items featuring Teams and...

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Patch Notes May 22, 2026, 12:40 AM 67d ago
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Counter-Strike 2 Update

[ MAJOR ] The IEM Cologne 2026 Major Hub is now available. Visit the hub to purchase tournament items, play the Pick'Em Challenge and more. Purchase a Cologne 2026 Viewer Pass to receive an upgradable Cologne 2026 Coin. With an active pass, you can upgrade...

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Patch Notes May 20, 2026, 11:06 PM 68d ago
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Counter-Strike 2 Update

[ MAPS ] Cache Adjusted player and grenade collision. Adjusted material blending to improve accuracy of footstep sounds. Fixed several gaps reported by players. Ancient Fixed a gap in the wall.

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Patch Notes May 18, 2026, 11:36 PM 70d ago
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Counter-Strike 2 Update

[ SPECTATING ] Fixed a case of post-processing glitch when switching spectator targets on maps with different post-processing volumes. Fixed a case of stuck x-ray silhouettes when switching spectator targets. Fixed spectator damage overlay effect. [ MISC ]...

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Patch Notes May 14, 2026, 10:23 PM 74d ago
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Counter-Strike 2 Update

[ MAPS ] Cache Fixed various holes in map Fixed surfacetypes for various materials. Added grating to some windows to make them block bullets. Tweaks to player and grenade clipping. [ MISC ] Fixed a case where it was possible to cancel a grenade throw after...

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Patch Notes May 7, 2026, 10:10 PM 81d ago
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NIGHTMODE II Music Kits

Today we are releasing six new music kits with NIGHTMODE Records. NIGHTMODE II Music Kits are now available in the STORE tab, featuring: - ALRT, DOPAMINE HIT - Altare, Change My Mind - borne, Give It To Me - Pirapus, EVERYNITE - Repiet & Julia Kleijn, On An...

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Patch Notes May 7, 2026, 10:09 PM 81d ago
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Counter-Strike 2 Update

[ MAPS ] Cache Fixed various holes in map. Simplified grenade clipping in various areas. Fixed sounds and surfacetypes for various materials. Orange wire spool at Sandbags has been exchanged for white wire. [ MUSIC KITS ] NIGHTMODE II Music Kits are now ava...

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Patch Notes Apr 30, 2026, 10:46 PM 88d ago
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Counter-Strike 2 Update

[ MAPS ] Cache Map-wide clipping fixes and geometry polish. Fixed some spots where bomb would be unreachable when dropped. Fixed dynamic shadows breaking in some spots. Fixed some surface sound types. [ ANIMGRAPH 2 ] Fixed hand popping when counter-strafing...

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Patch Notes Apr 29, 2026, 9:46 PM 89d ago
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Counter-Strike 2 Update

[ MAPS ] Cache Bomb explosion radius increased. Lighting Adjustments around Vent. Disabled player collision on sign and removed lamp by squeaky. Reworked e-box on A-site for better visibility. Lowered Checkers entrance frame height at B Main. Removed AC uni...

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Patch Notes Apr 29, 2026, 10:25 AM 89d ago
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Cache arrives in Counter-Strike 2 while Valve continue working on ANIMGRAPH 2

A return of a classic, the popular Cache map has finally returned with the latest Counter-Strike 2 update that's out now. Nice to see more content arrive! Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/cache-arrives-in-counter-strike-2-wh...

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Patch Notes Apr 28, 2026, 10:24 PM 90d ago
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The Return Of Cache

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Patch Notes Apr 28, 2026, 10:24 PM 90d ago
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Counter-Strike 2 Update

[ MAPS ] Cache Added Cache to Competitive, Casual, Deathmatch, and Retakes modes. Dust II Uncovered Mid Box (Xbox) to reveal a previously hidden jump spot. On purpose this time. Office Enabled collision on tarp on boxes used around CT spawn. Stronghold Upda...

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Patch Notes Apr 24, 2026, 10:45 PM 94d ago
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Counter-Strike 2 Update

[ ANIMGRAPH 2 ] Fixed XM1014 shells flickering when starting a reload. Fixed bugs with dual berettas in first person and in spectator mode. Fixed inspect/cancel causing multiple worldmodel deploys. Fixed a bug where players can get stuck in a planted-turn s...

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Patch Notes Apr 22, 2026, 10:40 PM 96d ago
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Counter-Strike 2 Update

[ GAMEPLAY ] Adjusted ground smoothing at locations where the player can stand on very thin ledges. [ ANIMGRAPH 2 ] Minor adjustments to viewmodel animations. [ MISC ] Corrected some improper character texture assignments. Trade offers containing Counter-St...

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Patch Notes Apr 21, 2026, 10:31 PM 97d ago
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Counter-Strike 2 Update

[ GAMEPLAY ] Adjusted camera motion due to recoil to match CS:GO more closely. Bullet trajectories should continue to match CS2. Players will now experience the full camera motion due to external sources of aim punch (e.g. getting shot) regardless of networ...

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Patch Notes Apr 21, 2026, 1:11 AM 98d ago
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Counter-Strike 2 Update

[ MISC ] Fixed a bug that removed the delay between burst fire bullets.

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Patch Notes Apr 20, 2026, 10:58 PM 98d ago
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Counter-Strike 2 Update

All changes from the animgraph_2_beta build are now live. [ ANIMGRAPH 2 ] Minor adjustments to viewmodel animations. Adjusted general weapon deploy animation logic. Fixed issues with transitioning between knife attacks. Fixed Elites not shooting in third-pe...

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Patch Notes Apr 17, 2026, 8:47 PM 101d ago
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Counter-Strike 2 Update

The following changes are available in the animgraph_2_beta build. To opt into the beta build, follow the instructions here: https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/5A86-0DF4-C59E-8C4A To report bugs or provide feedback about the beta build, please email...

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Patch Notes Apr 14, 2026, 10:07 PM 104d ago
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Counter-Strike 2 Update

The following changes are available in the animgraph_2_beta build. To opt into the beta build, follow the instructions here: https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/5A86-0DF4-C59E-8C4A To report bugs or provide feedback about the beta build, please email...

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Patch Notes Apr 9, 2026, 11:17 PM 109d ago
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Animgraph 2 Beta Update

The following changes are available in the animgraph_2_beta build. To opt into the beta build, follow the instructions here: https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/5A86-0DF4-C59E-8C4A To report bugs or provide feedback about the beta build, please email...

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Patch Notes Apr 1, 2026, 10:35 PM 117d ago
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Counter-Strike 2 Update

The following changes are available in the animgraph_2_beta build. To opt into the beta build, follow the instructions here: https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/5A86-0DF4-C59E-8C4A To report bugs or provide feedback about the beta build, please email...

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News Apr 1, 2026, 10:35 PM 117d ago
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Animgraph 2 Beta

Today we're shipping a beta build that updates CS2's animation system to Animgraph 2, which reduces the CPU and networking costs associated with animation. Along with the technical work involved in switching to the new system, all third person animations ha...

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