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Counter-Strike 2

Also known as CS2, CS2, Counter Strike 2

For over two decades, Counter-Strike has offered an elite competitive experience, one shaped by millions of players from across the globe. And now the next chapter in the CS story is about to begin. This is Counter-Strike 2.

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The IEM Cologne 2026 Grand Finals

Following one of the most unforgettable days in Major playoff history, Saturday's Semifinals left two teams standing in pursuit of a Major Championship. After losing the opening map of their Playoffs, FURIA have been un…

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June 2026
Playoffs at the "Cathedral of Counter-Strike"Playoffs at the IEM Cologne 2026 Major begin tomorrow and the "Cathedral of Counter-Strike" awaits. For the second consecutive Major, FURIA and Team Spirit finished Stage III with perfect 3-0 records. Aurora, Falcons, a…Event4 changesBalanceStore5d ago
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 func…5 changesFixBalanceStore12d ago
May 2026
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 render…6 changesGameplayUI/audioPatch notes25d ago
IEM Cologne 2026The 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:…Event14 changesStoreBalance22 May 2026
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. Wit…6 changesGameplayUI/audioPatch notes22 May 2026
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.6 changesGameplayUI/audioPatch notes20 May 2026
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 spectato…8 changesFixPerformanceStore18 May 2026
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…8 changesFixPerformanceStore14 May 2026
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…2 changesMapsStore07 May 2026
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 NIGHT…23 changesFixMapsPatch notes07 May 2026
April 2026
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…9 changesFixMapsPatch notes30 Apr 2026

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