2026-10-17

Counter-Strike 2 Update: what changed

GAMEPLAY - Removed map-wide minimum one point of damage from new C4 explosions.

Counter-Strike 2 Update

GAMEPLAY - 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.

ARMORY - Adjusted the "Sniper Ahead" sticker visibility when scraped.

MISC - Fixed a case where season medals were missing their gold tint on one of the bars.

- Fixed a case where the scoreboard wouldn't update while open.

- Various stability improvements.

UI Demo/Replay viewer improvements:

- Added a progress bar for demo/replay downloads

- Camera controls now use click-and-drag scheme

- Free and chase camera are usable during a paused demo

- Fixed some minor issues when seeking to a different position in the demo file

MISC - Round backup files now require the game server startup flag "-allow_round_backup_files"

- Updated AUG reload animations for standing and crouch reloads to better match new reload duration

- Allowed radio commands now have an explicit list

- Added toolsskybox_occluder tool material for CS2 Workshop Tools

- Stability improvements for Vulkan renderer

MISC - Added a ping icon for dropped defuse kits

- Reduced the time for AUG reload by half second

- Fixed the sound event during silent reload for Desert Eagle

- Fixed a case of buzzing soundscape sounds during demo playback

- Clipping fixes for Rush maps