Counter-Strike 2 Update
\ 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
Read patch notes : Counter-Strike 2 Update, October 14, 2026THE PAPER TRAIL
Counter-Strike 2 patch notes: latest updates
Latest recorded update: October 14, 2026. Read update announcements, browse previous patches, and follow the original sources for expanded notes.
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Counter-Strike 2 Update
\ 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 c
Read patch notes : Counter-Strike 2 Update, October 8, 2026Counter-Strike 2 Update
\ Pet photobook pages now have localized text art. Added play menu buttons to manage downloaded Workshop maps. Adjusted VK shader cache extension flags.
Read patch notes : Counter-Strike 2 Update, October 5, 2026Counter-Strike 2 Update
\ Agents now wear their equipped gloves during the photobooth photography sessions and in buy menu Fixed grenade crosshair rendering when crosshair thickness is
Read patch notes : Counter-Strike 2 Update, October 2, 2026Counter-Strike 2 Update
\ Various clipping fixes in Rush maps \ Fixed visualization of weapon inaccuracy + spread Added crosshair outline color option Added a new style "Static Quadran
Read patch notes : Counter-Strike 2 Update, September 30, 2026Counter-Strike 2 Update
\ Fixed pixel-gaps in various Rush rooms. Clipping adjustments in T/CT Castle rooms.
Read patch notes : Counter-Strike 2 Update, September 28, 2026Counter-Strike 2 Update
\ Various gap fixes and clipping adjustments. \ Fixed some cases where loud reloads would persist while trying to stealth reload. \ Added sv_clantags_enabled op
Read patch notes : Counter-Strike 2 Update, September 25, 2026Counter-Strike 2 Update
\ 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 adjust
Read patch notes : Counter-Strike 2 Update, September 24, 2026Counter-Strike 2 Update
\ 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 act
Read patch notes : Counter-Strike 2 Update, September 23, 2026Counter-Strike 2 Update
\ Updated the map selection process to give players more opportunities to play maps they've been learning. Map selection process: Team 1 picks one map Team 2 pi
Read patch notes : Counter-Strike 2 Update, September 22, 2026Counter-Strike 2 Update
\ Cache Fixed various gaps in map. Fixed a wallbang spot on B site. Added a missing competitive CT spawn point. Added additional T spawn points. \ Reworked CSPl
Read patch notes : Counter-Strike 2 Update, September 9, 2026Counter-Strike 2 Update
\ 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
Read patch notes : Counter-Strike 2 Update, August 24, 2026Counter-Strike 2 Update
\ Boulder Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop ( Update Notes ) Poseidon Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop ( Update
Read patch notes : Counter-Strike 2 Update, August 19, 2026Counter-Strike 2 Update
\ Fachwerk Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop ( Update Notes ) Shelter Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop ( Update
Read patch notes : Counter-Strike 2 Update, August 12, 2026Counter-Strike 2 Update
\ Fixed a case where grenades could be thrown through level geometry \ Cache Fixed various gaps in map Fixed collision in various spots across map Fixed flicker
Read patch notes : Counter-Strike 2 Update, August 3, 2026Counter-Strike 2 Update
\ 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 Col
Read patch notes : Counter-Strike 2 Update, July 28, 2026Counter-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/incendiar
Read patch notes : Counter-Strike 2 Update, July 20, 2026Call II Arms-ory
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 t
Read patch notes : Call II Arms-ory, July 16, 2026Counter-Strike 2 Update
\ Fachwerk Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop ( Update Notes ). Boulder Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop ( Updat
Read patch notes : Counter-Strike 2 Update, July 14, 2026Counter-Strike 2 Update
\ 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
Read patch notes : Counter-Strike 2 Update, July 9, 2026Counter-Strike 2 Update
\ Premier Season Five has begun Added Cache to the Active Duty Map Pool Removed Overpass from the Active Duty Map Pool \ Re-designed effective range and extent
Read patch notes : Counter-Strike 2 Update, July 8, 2026Counter-Strike 2 Update
\ Champions Autograph Stickers are now available for purchase in the Major Shop, congratulations to the Falcons! Highlight Souvenir Charms are now available for
Read patch notes : Counter-Strike 2 Update, June 30, 2026Counter-Strike 2 Update
\ 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 til
Read patch notes : Counter-Strike 2 Update, June 10, 2026Counter-Strike 2 Update
\ Added ability to bookmark stickers in Cologne 2026 Shop. \ Added convar r_spectator_flashbang_opacity to control flashbang opacity for remote spectators. Flas
Read patch notes : Counter-Strike 2 Update, May 28, 2026Counter-Strike 2 Update
\ 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 View
Read patch notes : Counter-Strike 2 Update, May 21, 2026Counter-Strike 2 Update
\ Cache Adjusted player and grenade collision. Adjusted material blending to improve accuracy of footstep sounds. Fixed several gaps reported by players. Ancien
Read patch notes : Counter-Strike 2 Update, May 20, 2026Counter-Strike 2 Update
\ 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 silhouette
Read patch notes : Counter-Strike 2 Update, May 18, 2026Counter-Strike 2 Update
\ Cache Fixed various holes in map Fixed surfacetypes for various materials. Added grating to some windows to make them block bullets. Tweaks to player and gren
Read patch notes : Counter-Strike 2 Update, May 14, 2026Counter-Strike 2 Update
\ Cache Fixed various holes in map. Simplified grenade clipping in various areas. Fixed sounds and surfacetypes for various materials. Orange wire spool at Sand
Read patch notes : Counter-Strike 2 Update, May 7, 2026Counter-Strike 2 Update
\ Cache Map-wide clipping fixes and geometry polish. Fixed some spots where bomb would be unreachable when dropped. Fixed dynamic shadows breaking in some spots
Read patch notes : Counter-Strike 2 Update, April 30, 2026Counter-Strike 2 Update
\ Cache Bomb explosion radius increased. Lighting Adjustments around Vent. Disabled player collision on sign and removed lamp by squeaky. Reworked e-box on A-si
Read patch notes : Counter-Strike 2 Update, April 29, 2026Counter-Strike 2 Update
\ Cache Added Cache to Competitive, Casual, Deathmatch, and Retakes modes. Dust II Uncovered Mid Box (Xbox) to reveal a previously hidden jump spot. On purpose
Read patch notes : Counter-Strike 2 Update, April 28, 2026Counter-Strike 2 Update
\ Fixed XM1014 shells flickering when starting a reload. Fixed bugs with dual berettas in first person and in spectator mode. Fixed inspect/cancel causing multi
Read patch notes : Counter-Strike 2 Update, April 24, 2026Counter-Strike 2 Update
\ Adjusted ground smoothing at locations where the player can stand on very thin ledges. \ Minor adjustments to viewmodel animations. \ Corrected some improper
Read patch notes : Counter-Strike 2 Update, April 22, 2026Counter-Strike 2 Update
\ 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 camer
Read patch notes : Counter-Strike 2 Update, April 21, 2026Counter-Strike 2 Update
\ Fixed a bug that removed the delay between burst fire bullets.
Read patch notes : Counter-Strike 2 Update, April 20, 2026Counter-Strike 2 Update
All changes from the animgraph_2_beta build are now live. \ Minor adjustments to viewmodel animations. Adjusted general weapon deploy animation logic. Fixed iss
Read patch notes : Counter-Strike 2 Update, April 20, 2026Counter-Strike 2 Update
The following changes are available in the animgraph_2_beta build. To opt into the beta build, follow the instructions here: https://help.steampowered.com/en/fa
Read patch notes : Counter-Strike 2 Update, April 17, 2026Counter-Strike 2 Update
The following changes are available in the animgraph_2_beta build. To opt into the beta build, follow the instructions here: https://help.steampowered.com/en/fa
Read patch notes : Counter-Strike 2 Update, April 14, 2026Animgraph 2 Beta Update
The following changes are available in the animgraph_2_beta build. To opt into the beta build, follow the instructions here: https://help.steampowered.com/en/fa
Read patch notes : Animgraph 2 Beta Update, April 9, 2026
When is the next Counter-Strike 2 patch?
ValveTime has no confirmed release time for the next Counter-Strike 2 patch. The tracker shows a labelled estimate based on public signals, not an announcement from Valve. Follow the official sources linked in each patch for confirmed updates.
Where can I read the latest Counter-Strike 2 patch notes?
This archive lists the latest recorded Counter-Strike 2 updates first, with Pacific release dates, announcement text where available, and links to the original source. Expanded notes may be linked from the announcement.
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