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Put your foot on the gas and floor it. Welcome to Rush, a new fast-paced 3v3 queued mode for CS2. Experience the push and pull as you advance through a gauntlet of randomly-selected battle arenas, and dominate your opponent to win the match! Make the most of your limited budget and precious time to clear the objecti…
Demo/Replay viewer improvements:Added a progress bar for demo/replay downloadsCamera controls now use click-and-drag schemeFree and chase camera are usable during a paused demoFixed some minor issues when seeking to a different position in the demo file Round backup files now require the game server startup flag "-a…
Added a ping icon for dropped defuse kitsReduced the time for AUG reload by half secondFixed the sound event during silent reload for Desert EagleFixed a case of buzzing soundscape sounds during demo playbackClipping fixes for Rush mapsLocalization updatesStability updates
Pet photobook pages now have localized text art.Added play menu buttons to manage downloaded Workshop maps.Adjusted VK shader cache extension flags.
Agents now wear their equipped gloves during the photobooth photography sessions and in buy menuFixed grenade crosshair rendering when crosshair thickness is set to 3 pixelsFixed formatting of titles in commend and report dialogsImproved lighting in the Warehouse mapUpdated workshop convars whitelist with the new cr…
Various clipping fixes in Rush maps Fixed visualization of weapon inaccuracy + spreadAdded crosshair outline color optionAdded a new style "Static Quadrant"Enabled grenade crosshairs in freeze time for insta-smokes (just hold any grenade attack button)Allowed negative gaps for classic dynamic crosshair styleChanged…
Fixed pixel-gaps in various Rush rooms.Clipping adjustments in T/CT Castle rooms.
Various gap fixes and clipping adjustments. Fixed some cases where loud reloads would persist while trying to stealth reload. Added sv_clantags_enabled option so custom servers can disable clan tags.The eggs of background players in main menu lobbies now rest in nests.
Added a better description of the rules to the loading screen.Adjusted rules for determining when to kick players due to team damage.Various clipping adjustments. Fixed a case where it was possible to get a slightly faster silent reload by tapping the reload button before holding it.Fixed a case where it was possibl…
Increased the maximum countdown-after-elimination time from 7 seconds to 14 seconds on end rooms and Convoy.The countdown-after-elimination time does not activate in cases where an entire team dies to suicides, team kills, and/or disconnects.Warmup time once all players have connected, freeze time, and technical tim…
Updated the map selection process to give players more opportunities to play maps they've been learning.Map selection process:Team 1 picks one mapTeam 2 picks two mapsTeam 1 picks a final map. One of the four maps will be randomly selected and the match will begin. Rush is a fast-paced queued 3v3 game mode. Players…
CacheFixed various gaps in map.Fixed a wallbang spot on B site.Added a missing competitive CT spawn point.Added additional T spawn points. Reworked CSPlayerCamera:Renamed it to CustomPlayerCamera.Added GetPlayer, GetMode, SetMode, and SetFollowConfig.Deprecated IsEnabled, SetEnabled, and SetIsControllingAngles.Added…
Added custom_hud_layout entity:custom_hud_layouts are the entry point for scripted maps to provide custom UI.Panel, Label, Image, and Button panel types are supported.Styling with css is supported.Events and client side scripting are not supported.Maintains state during tools mode reloads.Added cs_player_camera enti…
BoulderUpdated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update Notes)PoseidonUpdated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update Notes) Fixed a case where player speed was too high when moving against walls.
FachwerkUpdated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update Notes)ShelterUpdated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update Notes)
Fixed a case where grenades could be thrown through level geometry CacheFixed various gaps in mapFixed collision in various spots across mapFixed flickering on some assetsRemoved boost spot in Outside AShelterUpdated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update Notes) Added Instance.TracePlayerAdded Ins…
The Ranked Series stickers are now available for purchase. 50% of royalties are shared with players, teams, and the tournament organizer.Items in the the Cologne 2026 Shop will be available for purchase until September 29th. Fixed a bug where scripts would fail to load in tools mode until a manual recompile. Boulder…
Today we're shipping the Ranked Series of Cologne 2026 Major stickers--new stickers that indicate a team's final standing in the design. As with all items in the Cologne 2026 Shop, 50% of the royalties support the teams, players and tournament organizer. The original dynamic pricing system determined the relative in…
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. FachwerkUpdated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update Notes)BoulderUpdated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update…
Last week we released new weapon and sticker collections from our previous Call to Arms-ory. Congratulations to the artists who had their items included! Now that these items are available, we're looking for new items for one new weapon collection: - Fairy Tales And two new sticker collections: - Cryptids - Pop Art…
FachwerkUpdated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update Notes).BoulderUpdated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update Notes).ShelterUpdated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update Notes).El DoradoUpdated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update N…
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. Adjusted the "Sniper Ahead" sticker visibility when scraped. Fixed a case where season medals w…
Premier Season Five has begunAdded Cache to the Active Duty Map PoolRemoved Overpass from the Active Duty Map Pool Re-designed effective range and extent of C4 explosion damage on all official defusal-mode maps.Damage is now applied according to precomputed simulation values, baked into the compiled map.Explosion sh…
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 has arrived with some explosive changes to CS2--bomb damage ha…
Today we’re excited to release the Jackass Sticker Capsule in association with Paramount Games Studio, Jackass graphic artist Andy Jenkins, and community artist TheDanidem. Celebrating the release of jackass: best and last, the Jackass Sticker Capsule contains 39 stickers referencing iconic Jackass moments. Whether…
on the toughest Playoff bracket in Major history, the Falcons made a triumphant statement at the IEM Cologne 2026 Major. Facing the defending Major Champions in the Quarterfinals, Falcons defeated Vitality 2-1, with each map taking 24 rounds to determine a winner. The Semifinals weren't any easier, where the Falcons…
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 stages of the Cologne 2026 Major, and the Falcons' trophy-lifting moment.
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 unbeaten, rallying back against 9z Team to win 2-1 in the Quarterfinals and taking down Aurora Gamin…
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, and Vitality finished 3-1, and 9z Team, BetBoom, and G2 Esports advanced with 3-2 records. The Lanx…
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. Added multi-select functionality in Storage Units deposit/retrieve UI.Added appropriate error message when user's inventory is full and they…
Added ability to bookmark stickers in Cologne 2026 Shop. Added convar r_spectator_flashbang_opacity to control flashbang opacity for remote spectators.Flashbang effect for remote spectators now renders underneath the HUD.Stability improvements AncientUpdated clipping to prevent certain boost locationsSanctumUpdated…
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 Player Autographs are now available for purchase! The 2026 C…
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 your coin and earn rewards by playing the Pick'Em Challenge. Additional…
CacheAdjusted player and grenade collision.Adjusted material blending to improve accuracy of footstep sounds.Fixed several gaps reported by players.AncientFixed a gap in the wall.
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. Added weapon_accuracy_stack_boost_limit (default value "2") to apply ladder inaccuracy…
CacheFixed various holes in mapFixed surfacetypes for various materials.Added grating to some windows to make them block bullets.Tweaks to player and grenade clipping. Fixed a case where it was possible to cancel a grenade throw after the throw was started near the end of the pin pull animation.Miscellaneous stabili…
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 And On ShockOne, Voices Alongside new music kits, we've continued updati…
CacheFixed 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. NIGHTMODE II Music Kits are now available for purchase in standard and StatTrak versions through the STORE tab. Fixed progr…
CacheMap-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. Fixed hand popping when counter-strafing with a grenade equipped. Limit aim punch to 90 degrees.Added secondary intersection trac…
CacheBomb 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 unit above Sandbags and moved pipes.Fixed lack of footstep sounds on top of cr…
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 rewards strategy and teamplay. You can find Cache in Casual, Competitive, Deathmatch and Retakes mo…
CacheAdded Cache to Competitive, Casual, Deathmatch, and Retakes modes.Dust IIUncovered Mid Box (Xbox) to reveal a previously hidden jump spot. On purpose this time.OfficeEnabled collision on tarp on boxes used around CT spawn.StrongholdUpdated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update Notes)Poseidon…
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 state.Made foot IK transitions smoother.Adjusted the firstperson in-air crouch t…
Adjusted ground smoothing at locations where the player can stand on very thin ledges. Minor adjustments to viewmodel animations. Corrected some improper character texture assignments.Trade offers containing Counter-Strike 2 items are now limited to 1,000 items.
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 network latency. The effects of aim punch on bullet trajectories are still appli…
All changes from the animgraph_2_beta build are now live. Minor adjustments to viewmodel animations.Adjusted general weapon deploy animation logic.Fixed issues with transitioning between knife attacks.Fixed Elites not shooting in third-person. Fixed a bug that allowed silently climbing ladders at run speed by sporad…
The following changes are available in the animgraph_2_beta build. To opt into the beta build, follow the instructions here: report bugs or provide feedback about the beta build, please email [email protected] with the subject "AG2 Beta". Fixed viewmodel and worldmodel HE grenade throwAdjusted foot…
The following changes are available in the animgraph_2_beta build. To opt into the beta build, follow the instructions here: report bugs or provide feedback about the beta build, please email [email protected] with the subject "AG2 Beta". Fixed wrong pose when backing into cornersImproved stuttering…
The following changes are available in the animgraph_2_beta build. To opt into the beta build, follow the instructions here: report bugs or provide feedback about the beta build, please email [email protected] with the subject "AG2 Beta". Reduced network bandwidth utilizationPlease note that the cli…
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 have been re-authored and, in many cases, adjusted in response…
The following changes are available in the animgraph_2_beta build. To opt into the beta build, follow the instructions here: report bugs or provide feedback about the beta build, please email [email protected] with the subject "AG2 Beta". The CS2 animation system has been updated to Animgraph 2, whi…
Reloading has been refactored to encourage more careful consideration of the use of ammo. When you reload a magazine-fed weapon, all remaining ammo in the magazine is discarded and a new, full magazine is taken from the reserves. Reserve ammunition is now represented either as number of magazines, shells, or bullets…
From reloading to custom games, today's update will give you plenty to think about. Reload When you reload in CS2, the leftover ammo in your magazine is dumped back into an essentially endless reserve supply. And so the decision to reload has never offered significant trade-offs—in a safe position with enough time,…
Players in Germany and Netherlands will have an X-Ray Scanner tab in their Inventory. For those players, containers can only be opened via X-ray Scanner. The X-Ray Scanner will come preloaded with a one-time exclusive non-tradable "Genuine P250 | X-ray", which must be claimed before using the X-Ray Scanner to reveal…
The Dead Hand Collection is now available, featuring 17 finishes from community contributors, and including 22 all-new gloves as rare special items.Access items in the Dead Hand Collection via the Dead Hand Terminal, available as a weekly drop. Dust IIFixed a pixel gap in a door Outside Long. AlpineUpdated to the la…
Today we're introducing the Dead Hand Collection, featuring 17 finishes from community contributors and 22 all-new gloves as rare special items.
Starting today, items listed for sale on Steam Community Market will remain in your inventory for use while they are listed (e.g., your weapon can be equipped in your loadout while it is listed). While listed, items cannot be consumed or modified. You can cancel your listings at any time.Added ability to set your ma…
Added Instance.SetSaveDataAdded Instance.GetSaveDataWorkshop maps can write up to 1MB of save data.Workshop saves leverage Steam Cloud and persist across installs.Save data size limit can be configured with sv_workshop_map_save_data_max_filesize_mb.Added Instance.OnModifyPlayerDamageCalled after all damage propertie…
Mitigated a performance issue that primarily affected Windows 10 users with recent Intel CPUs.Fixed a case where the Delete Item inventory option wasn't working.Fixed a case of visual corruption using iron sights on AMD GPUs.Expanding list of console variables addons are allowed to change. OverpassFixed the Party ba…
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