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Counter-Strike 2 patch notes: April 28, 2026

Counter-Strike 2 Update

3d 23h 39m since the previous recorded patch.

Official announcement text. Expanded notes and media may be linked at the original source.

\[ MAPS ]

Cache


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    Added Cache to Competitive, Casual, Deathmatch, and Retakes modes.

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Dust II


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    Uncovered Mid Box (Xbox) to reveal a previously hidden jump spot. On purpose this time.

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Office


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    Enabled collision on tarp on boxes used around CT spawn.

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Stronghold


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

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Poseidon


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

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\[ ANIMGRAPH 2 ]


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    Minor adjustments to viewmodel animations.

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    Talon and Karambit knives are now held correctly while defusing.

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\[ SOUND ]


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    Minor mix changes and adjustments.

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    Fixed issue where C4 equip sound was not getting interrupted by other equip sounds.

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    Removed first-person death sound effect that played in the case of music kit death cue being inaudible.

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\[ MISC ]


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    Shader fix for AO while using alpha test causing overly dark and chunky silhouettes, as seen on railings in Mirage.

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    Fixed a case where it was possible to hold no weapon by requesting a hand switch after throwing a grenade.

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