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Counter-Strike 2 Update
MISC Fixed ability to plant C4 while standing on top of a teammate. Fixed a rendering bug on transparent charms attached to planted C4 or dropped weapons. Fixed a bug where Budapest 2025 Coin sometimes wasn't showing up…
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Counter-Strike 2 Update
MAJOR The StarLadder Budapest Major Hub is now available. Visit the hub to purchase tournament items, play the Pick'Em Challenge and more. Purchase a Budapest 2025 Viewer Pass to receive an upgradable Budapest 2025 Coin…
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The Starladder Budapest Major 2025
As 2025 comes to an end, the StarLadder Budpest Major 2025 is set to begin. Join us as the first stage begins on Monday, November 24th! All three stages of the StarLadder Budapest Major will be played in front of live c…
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Introducing TrueView
Today we're adding a new feature to demo playback called TrueView. With TrueView, demo playback will match the player's original experience much more closely. Previously, demo playback showed the server's view of the wo…
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Counter-Strike 2 Update
GAMEPLAY Fixed a case where air acceleration was clamped incorrectly while surfing. Fixed a case where slowly surfing up a ramp was handled incorrectly due to misidentification as a jump apex. Fix a bug causing "Delay S…
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Counter-Strike 2 Update
MISC Improved player movement prediction when colliding with other moving players. Added scope in/out sound prediction to play immediately for local player. Retake loadout cards will now randomly offer M4A1-S or M4A4 if…
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Counter-Strike 2 Update
GAMEPLAY Increased matchmaking party size for Retakes to allow 4 players in a party. Fixed a case where players joining Retakes round during freeze time could spawn at a wrong spawn point. Fixed bot manager logic to mak…
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Counter-Strike 2 Update
GAMEPLAY Adding Retakes as official game mode supporting Defusal Group Alpha and Defusal Group Delta maps on official matchmaking servers. Fixed Molotov and Smoke interaction logic in cases when multiple smokes are acti…
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Re-Retakes
The bomb has been planted and you're running out of time. It's the return of retakes! In this classic game mode, each round drops you in to a fast-paced 4v3 after-plant scenario. Select your loadout card each round, che…
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Counter-Strike 2 Update
MISC Fixed a case of incorrect damage report data at the end of the rounds. Updated King Crasswater and Queen Ava stickers for clarity. Skinning fixes on Driver Gloves and Sport Gloves. Fixed a crash when playing back s…
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Counter-Strike 2 Update
ENGINE Updated engine code to the latest version of Source 2. Reworked bullet penetration simulation to reduce CPU usage. Improved core utilization of some client particle and sound effects processing, reducing overall…
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Counter-Strike 2 Pre-Release Update
A new pre-release build (“1.41.1.3-rc1”) is now available in the CS2 beta depot. This build is not compatible with public matchmaking. For instructions on how to opt into a CS2 beta depot build, visit the following page…
Small Update / Patch Notes - Counter-Strike 2
Counter-Strike 2 Update
MAPS Updated Palacio to the latest Community Workshop version. (Update Notes) Removed Transit from official matchmaking. MAP SCRIPTING Fixed Instance.OnPlayerPing not sending position.
Small Update / Patch Notes - Counter-Strike 2
Counter-Strike 2 Update
MAPS Updated Palacio, Rooftop, and Golden to the latest Community Workshop versions. MISC Adjusted AUG and SG 553 scope dot sizes. Added game options for dot scale and sniper rifle scope thickness. Added letterbox for c…
Small Update / Patch Notes - Counter-Strike 2
Counter-Strike 2 Update
ARMORY Added Missing Link Community Charms collection featuring 23 new charms created by Counter-Strike Workshop community artists. Added Dr. Boom Charms collection featuring 22 new charms. Added 2025 Community Stickers…
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Community Maps, Charms, and More
Let's get right into it. Today's update features new Wingman and Competitive community maps, along with brand new charms (including community designs), stickers, and more. Community Maps From the mines of Golden to the…
