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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…
Store3 changesMaps - Counter-Strike 2
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 changesBalanceStore - Counter-Strike 2
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 func…
Store5 changesFixBalance - Counter-Strike 2
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 render…
Patch notes6 changesGameplayUI/audio - Counter-Strike 2
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:…
Event14 changesStoreBalance - Counter-Strike 2
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. Wit…
Patch notes6 changesGameplayUI/audio - Counter-Strike 2
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.
Patch notes6 changesGameplayUI/audio - Counter-Strike 2
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 spectato…
Store8 changesFixPerformance - Counter-Strike 2
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…
Store8 changesFixPerformance - Counter-Strike 2
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…
Store2 changesMaps - Counter-Strike 2
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 NIGHT…
Patch notes23 changesFixMaps - Counter-Strike 2
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…
Patch notes9 changesFixMaps - Counter-Strike 2
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 fram…
Store12 changesFixMaps - Counter-Strike 2
The Return Of Cache
Today's update features the return of a classic. Welcome back, Cache! Cache veterans will feel right at home in familiar locations, while new players can quickly learn the ins and outs of a classic three lane map that r…
Announcement4 changesMapsServer - Counter-Strike 2
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 use…
Patch notes9 changesFixMaps - Counter-Strike 2
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…
Patch notes19 changesFixMaps
