2026-10-17

Counter-Strike 2 Update: what changed

• The bomb damage health preview is now revealed when the bomb becomes audible.

Counter-Strike 2 Update

• 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.

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

• 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.

\[ 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

• 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

• 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