Steam News20 July 20269d ago

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.

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Full Counter-Strike 2 update

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Counter-Strike 2 at a glance

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1.6× above typical patch

Gameplay systems

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.

Workshop and tools

Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop ( Update Notes )

Added Workshop maps section to Play menu for Counter-Strike in Steam China.

Server and performance

Added a shortcut to Community Servers list to Play menu for Counter-Strike in Steam China.

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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 (Update Notes)

Boulder

Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update Notes)

Debris

Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update Notes)

MISC

Added Workshop maps section to Play menu for Counter-Strike in Steam China.
Added a shortcut to Community Servers list to Play menu for Counter-Strike in Steam China.

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Steam News / 20 July 2026

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