PATCH NOTES2026-07-20
Counter-Strike 2 Update - 2026-07-20
GAMEPLAY
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The bomb damage health preview is now revealed when the bomb becomes audible.
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The bomb explosion now interacts with smoke grenade clouds and molotov/incendiary fire.
MAPS
Fachwerk
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Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update Notes ("https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/changelog/3442040035"))
Boulder
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Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update Notes ("https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/changelog/3663186989"))
Debris
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Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update Notes ("https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/changelog/3539217452"))
MISC
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Added Workshop maps section to Play menu for Counter-Strike in Steam China.
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Added a shortcut to Community Servers list to Play menu for Counter-Strike in Steam China.
PATCH NOTES2026-07-16
Call II Arms-ory - 2026-07-16
Last week we released new weapon and sticker collections from our previous Call to Arms-ory (https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/730/view/500591777095353663). 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
To submit weapon finishes and stickers to this Call to Arms, select the appropriate option using the Counter-Strike 2 Workshop Tool:
https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/a81bfcc2c8c1dccad0505d7aced8c7091a808283.png
In order to have your items included in these new collections, you must agree to Counter-Strike 2's Supplemental terms (https://steamcommunity.com/workshop/workshoplegalagreement/?appid=730&snr=1_2108_9__2107).
We're excited to see your take on the categories above!
PATCH NOTES2026-07-15
Counter-Strike 2 Update - 2026-07-15
MAPS
Fachwerk
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Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update Notes ("https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/changelog/3442040035")).
Boulder
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Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update Notes ("https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/changelog/3663186989")).
Shelter
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Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update Notes ("https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/changelog/3737179295")).
El Dorado
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Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update Notes ("https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/changelog/3408790618")).
MISC
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Various stability and security fixes.
PATCH NOTES2026-07-09
Counter-Strike 2 Update - 2026-07-09
GAMEPLAY
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Removed map-wide minimum one point of damage from new C4 explosions.
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Fixed a case where new C4 damage was calculated incorrectly near boundaries to other map areas.
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New C4 explosions now apply more force to dropped weapons.
ARMORY
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Adjusted the "Sniper Ahead" sticker visibility when scraped.
MISC
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Fixed a case where season medals were missing their gold tint on one of the bars.
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Fixed a case where the scoreboard wouldn't update while open.
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Various stability improvements.
PATCH NOTES2026-07-08
Counter-Strike 2 Update - 2026-07-08
PREMIER
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Premier Season Five has begun
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Added Cache to the Active Duty Map Pool
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Removed Overpass from the Active Duty Map Pool
GAMEPLAY
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Re-designed effective range and extent of C4 explosion damage on all official defusal-mode maps.
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Damage is now applied according to precomputed simulation values, baked into the compiled map.
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Explosion shockwave damage now rapidly expands from the center of the explosion instead of being applied instantly.
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Fixed case where picking up dropped weapons through the Buy Menu would fail to complete.
ARMORY
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Added two new weapon collections based on the recent Call to Arms community announcement: Spy Tech + Arabesque
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Added two new sticker collections based on the recent Call to Arms community announcement: Fruits & Vegetables + Auto Racing
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Train 2025 and Sport & Field weapon collections are no longer available in the Armory
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Sugarface 2 and Elemental Craft sticker collections are no longer available in the Armory
WORKSHOP
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Updated "Custom Paint Job Extended"
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Added option to include a dedicated overlay mask texture
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Added option to set unique overlay UV randomization separate from albedo UV randomization
MISC
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Reduced the performance cost of showing the scoreboard.
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Fixed a case where material blending effects would disappear when you got too close (e.g. the dirt on the barrels in Inferno Banana).
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Increased sticker rotation precision to allow half-degree increments on application screen.
MAP SCRIPTING
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Added Instance.QueueAfterThinks
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Added Instance.OnWeaponDrop
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Added CSWeaponBase.GetOriginalOwner
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Fixed a crash when the name passed to Instance.RegisterCheatCommand collided with an existing command.
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Added file name and line number to errors caught during the CompileModule step of script loading.
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Removed support for deprecated vts assets.
ENGINE
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Updated engine code to the latest version of Source 2
MAPS
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Removed community maps: Warden, Stronghold, Alpine, and Sanctum from all game modes
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Added community maps Boulder, Fachwerk, and Shelter to Competitive, Casual, and Deathmatch modes
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Added community maps Debris and El Dorado to Wingman mode
Cache
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Various clipping adjustments
Dust II
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Fixed pixel gap Outside Tunnel
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Clipping adjustment Outside Tunnel
Inferno
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Clipping fix to prevent pixel boost at Top of Mid
PATCH NOTES2026-07-08
Counter-Strike 2 Update - 2026-07-08
PREMIER
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Premier Season Five has begun
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Added Cache to the Active Duty Map Pool
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Removed Overpass from the Active Duty Map Pool
GAMEPLAY
-
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.
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Explosion shockwave damage now rapidly expands from the center of the explosion instead of being applied instantly.
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Fixed case where picking up dropped weapons through the Buy Menu would fail to complete.
ARMORY
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Added two new weapon collections based on the recent Call to Arms community announcement: Spy Tech + Arabesque
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Added two new sticker collections based on the recent Call to Arms community announcement: Fruits & Vegetables + Auto Racing
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Train 2025 and Sport & Field weapon collections are no longer available in the Armory
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Sugarface 2 and Elemental Craft sticker collections are no longer available in the Armory
WORKSHOP
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Updated "Custom Paint Job Extended"
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Added option to include a dedicated overlay mask texture
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Added option to set unique overlay UV randomization separate from albedo UV randomization
MISC
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Reduced the performance cost of showing the scoreboard.
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Fixed a case where material blending effects would disappear when you got too close (e.g. the dirt on the barrels in Inferno Banana).
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Increased sticker rotation precision to allow half-degree increments on application screen.
MAP SCRIPTING
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Added Instance.QueueAfterThinks
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Added Instance.OnWeaponDrop
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Added CSWeaponBase.GetOriginalOwner
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Fixed a crash when the name passed to Instance.RegisterCheatCommand collided with an existing command.
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Added file name and line number to errors caught during the CompileModule step of script loading.
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Removed support for deprecated vts assets.
ENGINE
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Updated engine code to the latest version of Source 2
MAPS
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Removed community maps: Warden, Stronghold, Alpine, and Sanctum from all game modes
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Added community maps Boulder, Fachwerk, and Shelter to Competitive, Casual, and Deathmatch modes
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Added community maps Debris and El Dorado to Wingman mode
Cache
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Various clipping adjustments
Dust II
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Fixed pixel gap Outside Tunnel
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Clipping adjustment Outside Tunnel
Inferno
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Clipping fix to prevent pixel boost at Top of Mid
PATCH NOTES2026-07-01
Counter-Strike 2 Update - 2026-07-01
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Champions Autograph Stickers are now available for purchase in the Major Shop, congratulations to the Falcons!
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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.
PATCH NOTES2026-06-10
Counter-Strike 2 Update - 2026-06-10
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Added display of lowest and highest sticker price in the last 7 days in the Cologne 2026 Major Shop.
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Added stickers showcase to the Cologne 2026 Major Hub tile on the main menu.
MISC
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Added multi-select functionality in Storage Units deposit/retrieve UI.
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Added appropriate error message when user's inventory is full and they try to redeem Weekly Care Package rewards, Armory items, or items in the Major Shop cart.
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Fixed number wrapping rules in some languages.
PATCH NOTES2026-05-29
Counter-Strike 2 Update - 2026-05-29
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Added ability to bookmark stickers in Cologne 2026 Shop.
MISC
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Added convar r_spectator_flashbang_opacity to control flashbang opacity for remote spectators.
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Flashbang effect for remote spectators now renders underneath the HUD.
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Stability improvements
MAPS
Ancient
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Updated clipping to prevent certain boost locations
Sanctum
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Updated to the latest version from Steam Workshop (Update Notes ("https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/changelog/3643331442"))
PATCH NOTES2026-05-22
Counter-Strike 2 Update - 2026-05-22
MAJOR
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The IEM Cologne 2026 Major Hub is now available. Visit the hub to purchase tournament items, play the Pick'Em Challenge and more.
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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. Additionally, you will show up on the Active Pass Leaderboard where you can compare your Pick'Em Challenge performance to your friends.
UI
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Fixed a case of incorrect scoreboard timeline presentation in overtime.
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Fixed weapon entities disallowing pickup from showing pick up weapon hint text.
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Increased spectator in-eye flash amount.
MISC
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Souvenir quality items can now be selected in Trade Up Contract alongside normal quality items. All Souvenir attributes will be removed from any souvenir items selected, and the result of a Trade Up Contract will be a single normal item of a quality one higher, from a collection of all of the items selected for exchange.
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Fixed a case where tire fire particles were flickering in the advanced video preview.
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Adjusted finger animation on Bayonet model.