Counter-Strike 2 — patch notes and updates
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| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
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| Counter-Strike 2 Update | 2026-04-30 | \CacheMap-wide clipping fixes and geometry polish.Fixed some spots where bomb would be unreachable when dropped.Fixed dynamic shadows breaking in some spots.Fixed some surface sound types.\Fixed hand popping when counter-strafing with a grenade equipped.\Limit aim punch to 90 degrees.Added secondary intersection trace for partially-occluded thirdperson weapons.Adjusted ground smoothing at locations where sloped ground surfaces join with step-height transitions.Fixed issue that caused defuse-cables from completely occluded players to also be occluded.Fixed 'FATAL ERROR: Failed to on-demand compile shader' affecting some older GPUs. |
| Counter-Strike 2 Update | 2026-04-29 | \CacheBomb explosion radius increased.Lighting Adjustments around Vent.Disabled player collision on sign and removed lamp by squeaky.Reworked e-box on A-site for better visibility.Lowered Checkers entrance frame height at B Main.Removed AC unit above Sandbags and moved pipes.Fixed lack of footstep sounds on top of crates at A-site.Fixed hole in world on door in Sun Room.Fixed wall bangs on A Main wall.Fixed some z-fighting around Garage.Adjusted grenade clipping throughout map.Adjusted player clipping throughout map.Dust IIBlocked visibility through corner of Mid Box (Xbox).\Speculative fix for a case where all audio drops out.\Fixed cases wh |
| The Return Of Cache | 2026-04-28 | Today's update features the return of a classic. Welcome back, Cache! Cache veterans will feel right at home in familiar locations, while new players can quickly learn the ins and outs of a classic three lane map that rewards strategy and teamplay. You can find Cache in Casual, Competitive, Deathmatch and Retakes modes (for now). Don't forget to clear Forklift, and we'll see you on the server. |
| Counter-Strike 2 Update | 2026-04-28 | \CacheAdded Cache to Competitive, Casual, Deathmatch, and Retakes modes.Dust IIUncovered Mid Box (Xbox) to reveal a previously hidden jump spot. On purpose this time.OfficeEnabled collision on tarp on boxes used around CT spawn.StrongholdUpdated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update Notes)PoseidonUpdated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update Notes)\Minor adjustments to viewmodel animations.Talon and Karambit knives are now held correctly while defusing.\Minor mix changes and adjustments.Fixed issue where C4 equip sound was not getting interrupted by other equip sounds.Removed first-person death sound ef |
| Counter-Strike 2 Update | 2026-04-24 | \Fixed XM1014 shells flickering when starting a reload.Fixed bugs with dual berettas in first person and in spectator mode.Fixed inspect/cancel causing multiple worldmodel deploys.Fixed a bug where players can get stuck in a planted-turn state.Made foot IK transitions smoother.Adjusted the firstperson in-air crouch transition time to match the thirdperson animation better.Fixed a case where high frequency stutter steps would cause large pose changes.Fixed a case where legs would snap when quickly stopping and then continuing in same direction.Adjusted thirdperson bomb plant animation to more closely match firstperson animation.Minor adjustmen |
| Counter-Strike 2 Update | 2026-04-22 | \Adjusted ground smoothing at locations where the player can stand on very thin ledges.\Minor adjustments to viewmodel animations.\Corrected some improper character texture assignments.Trade offers containing Counter-Strike 2 items are now limited to 1,000 items. |
| Counter-Strike 2 Update | 2026-04-21 | \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 camera motion due to external sources of aim punch (e.g. getting shot) regardless of network latency. The effects of aim punch on bullet trajectories are still applied immediately on the server.\Minor adjustments to viewmodel animations.Fixed several cases where crouch transitions in the air were instantaneous.Fixed a bug where MVP panel characters weren't resetting correctly. |
| Counter-Strike 2 Update | 2026-04-21 | \Fixed a bug that removed the delay between burst fire bullets. |
| Counter-Strike 2 Update | 2026-04-20 | All changes from the animgraph_2_beta build are now live.\Minor adjustments to viewmodel animations.Adjusted general weapon deploy animation logic.Fixed issues with transitioning between knife attacks.Fixed Elites not shooting in third-person. \Fixed a bug that allowed silently climbing ladders at run speed by sporadically tapping movement keys.Adjusted ground smoothing at locations where sloped ground surfaces transition to flat ground.Fixed held grenades inheriting incorrect scale in some circumstances such as after being dropped and picked up.Fixed a crash at halftime when transitioning from CT to T. |
| Counter-Strike 2 Update | 2026-04-17 | 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/faqs/view/5A86-0DF4-C59E-8C4ATo report bugs or provide feedback about the beta build, please email csgoteamfeedback@valvesoftware.com with the subject "AG2 Beta".\Fixed viewmodel and worldmodel HE grenade throwAdjusted foot IK when idleMinor polish for turn animations when plantingFixed fast-weapon switching when holding inspectMinor adjustments to viewmodel animationsAdjusted counter-strafe animation head dip amountPlease note that the client may produce a fatal error message when attem |
| Counter-Strike 2 Update | 2026-04-14 | 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/faqs/view/5A86-0DF4-C59E-8C4ATo report bugs or provide feedback about the beta build, please email csgoteamfeedback@valvesoftware.com with the subject "AG2 Beta".\Fixed wrong pose when backing into cornersImproved stuttering of 3rd person aimFixed main menu pistol posesAdded missing knife draw animationsFix pop when running and switching weaponsFix pop when switching weapons after throwing a grenadeFixed head wobbling when planting C4Fixed issue when holding inspect and changing weapons\ |
| Animgraph 2 Beta Update | 2026-04-09 | 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/faqs/view/5A86-0DF4-C59E-8C4ATo report bugs or provide feedback about the beta build, please email csgoteamfeedback@valvesoftware.com with the subject "AG2 Beta". \Reduced network bandwidth utilizationPlease note that the client may produce a fatal error message when attempting to connect to a server running a different build. |
| Counter-Strike 2 Update | 2026-04-01 | 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/faqs/view/5A86-0DF4-C59E-8C4ATo report bugs or provide feedback about the beta build, please email csgoteamfeedback@valvesoftware.com with the subject "AG2 Beta".\The CS2 animation system has been updated to Animgraph 2, which reduces CPU and networking costs associated with animation.All third-person animations have been re-authored, and in several cases adjusted in response to player feedback.Smoothed in-air crouching transitions in first and third-person.In support of Animgraph 2, the |
| Animgraph 2 Beta | 2026-04-01 | https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/3b774ae067b0a4fb8b71d41fdde8d073ac5a064c.png Today we're shipping a beta build that updates CS2's animation system to Animgraph 2, which reduces the CPU and networking costs associated with animation. Along with the technical work involved in switching to the new system, all third person animations have been re-authored and, in many cases, adjusted in response to player feedback. It's time for you to take a look, poke around for bugs, and tell us what you think. To opt into the beta build, follow the instructions here and choose the 'animgraph_2_beta' build. Note that you will not be able to |
| Counter-Strike 2 Update | 2026-03-18 | Reloading has been refactored to encourage more careful consideration of the use of ammo. When you reload a magazine-fed weapon, all remaining ammo in the magazine is discarded and a new, full magazine is taken from the reserves. Reserve ammunition is now represented either as number of magazines, shells, or bullets, depending on the weapon. The fill-level of the current weapon is now displayed below the ammo count. Tuned reserve magazine counts per-weapon. Limited map guides are now available in Competitive and Retakes (first 5 rounds of the half, 30 node max). sv_allow_annotations_access_level supports 3 values: 0 – disabled. 1 – limited vi |
| Guns, Guides, and Games | 2026-03-18 | From reloading to custom games, today's update will give you plenty to think about. Reloadhttps://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/5dd914dd4a8901aa52b0075f683a6d0e3538d55b.png When you reload in CS2, the leftover ammo in your magazine is dumped back into an essentially endless reserve supply. And so the decision to reload has never offered significant trade-offs—in a safe position with enough time, you might reload after firing a single bullet, or half a mag, or after firing down to empty, and the rest of the round would be unaffected. We think the decision to reload should have higher stakes, so in today's update reloading has been |
| Counter-Strike 2 Update | 2026-03-16 | \Players in Germany and Netherlands will have an X-Ray Scanner tab in their Inventory. For those players, containers can only be opened via X-ray Scanner. The X-Ray Scanner will come preloaded with a one-time exclusive non-tradable "Genuine P250 | X-ray", which must be claimed before using the X-Ray Scanner to reveal items in other containers.Keyless Containers, like Souvenir Packages, can be opened without the X-Ray Scanner. |
| Counter-Strike 2 Update | 2026-03-11 | \The Dead Hand Collection is now available, featuring 17 finishes from community contributors, and including 22 all-new gloves as rare special items.Access items in the Dead Hand Collection via the Dead Hand Terminal, available as a weekly drop.\Dust IIFixed a pixel gap in a door Outside Long. AlpineUpdated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update Notes) |
| The Dead Hand | 2026-03-11 | Today we're introducing the Dead Hand Collection, featuring 17 finishes from community contributors and 22 all-new gloves as rare special items. https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/55ed2cb8da5c61796d087c29b39e0b4bd8220443.pnghttps://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/4d57e0881ea5a03a6dcc0ac66a84ea6d53f219a9.pnghttps://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/35c54315ef06d422a43b8496164d4312a8e1e9bb.pnghttps://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/5f6d660c715c292dcb61866db01e789e601bce66.pnghttps://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/3040e04dc40837b8a83a521e2c8a458566e624e1.pnghttps://clan.fastly.steamstati |
| Counter-Strike 2 Update | 2026-03-04 | \Starting today, items listed for sale on Steam Community Market will remain in your inventory for use while they are listed (e.g., your weapon can be equipped in your loadout while it is listed). While listed, items cannot be consumed or modified. You can cancel your listings at any time.Added ability to set your max offer limit for items in the Terminal, and the Arms Dealer will only show offers up to that limit.Fixed a slight tilt in the chicken running animation.\InfernoBalcony at Bombsite A has been extended.Graveyard at Bombsite A has been closed to the public. Clipping adjusted at small window next to Second Mid Balcony.WardenUpdated t |