https://gamedropdaily.com/updates/counter-strike-2/ Official Steam announcements and patch notes for Counter-Strike 2. en-us Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:56:10 GMT 720 https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1847286114034398 https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1847286114034398#1792709770 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:56:10 GMT Patch Added Instance. PrecacheReturns a CSPrecache objectAdded CSPrecache. IsServerLoadingAdded CSPrecache. IsServerLoadedAdded CSPrecache. IsClientLoadingAdded CSPrecache. IsClientLoadedAdded CSPrecache. IsLoadedForAllAdded CSPrecache. ReleaseAdded CSHostageAdded CSHostage… https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1846651706675829 https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1846651706675829#1792018968 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:02:48 GMT Patch Demo/Replay viewer improvements: Added a progress bar for demo/replay downloadsCamera controls now use click-and-drag schemeFree and chase camera are usable during a paused demoFixed some minor issues when seeking to a different position in the demo file Round backup files now… https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1846018067931597 https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1846018067931597#1791499009 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:36:49 GMT Patch Added a ping icon for dropped defuse kitsReduced the time for AUG reload by half secondFixed the sound event during silent reload for Desert EagleFixed a case of buzzing soundscape sounds during demo playbackClipping fixes for Rush mapsLocalization updatesStability updates https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1845383656394875 https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1845383656394875#1791243583 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:39:43 GMT Patch Pet photobook pages now have localized text art. Added play menu buttons to manage downloaded Workshop maps. Adjusted VK shader cache extension flags. https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1845383656387875 https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1845383656387875#1790979853 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:24:13 GMT Patch Agents now wear their equipped gloves during the photobooth photography sessions and in buy menuFixed grenade crosshair rendering when crosshair thickness is set to 3 pixelsFixed formatting of titles in commend and report dialogsImproved lighting in the Warehouse mapUpdated… https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1845383656379136 https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1845383656379136#1790808379 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:46:19 GMT Patch Various clipping fixes in Rush maps Fixed visualization of weapon inaccuracy + spreadAdded crosshair outline color optionAdded a new style "Static Quadrant"Enabled grenade crosshairs in freeze time for insta-smokes (just hold any grenade attack button)Allowed negative gaps for… https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1844751498232642 https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1844751498232642#1790635105 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:38:25 GMT Patch Fixed pixel-gaps in various Rush rooms. Clipping adjustments in T/CT Castle rooms. https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1844751498226015 https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1844751498226015#1790373294 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:54:54 GMT Patch Various gap fixes and clipping adjustments. Fixed some cases where loud reloads would persist while trying to stealth reload. Added sv_clantags_enabled option so custom servers can disable clan tags. The eggs of background players in main menu lobbies now rest in nests. https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1844751498222773 https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1844751498222773#1790286698 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:51:38 GMT Patch 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 adjustments. Fixed a case where it was possible to get a slightly faster silent reload by tapping the reload button before… https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1844751498219795 https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1844751498219795#1790204844 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:07:24 GMT Patch 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 activate in cases where an entire team dies to suicides, team kills, and/or disconnects. Warmup time once all players have… https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1844751498216926 https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1844751498216926#1790120317 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:38:37 GMT News Put your foot on the gas and floor it. Welcome to Rush, a new fast-paced 3v3 queued mode for CS2. Experience the push and pull as you advance through a gauntlet of randomly-selected battle arenas, and dominate your opponent to win the match! Make the most of your limited budget… https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1844751498216924 https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1844751498216924#1790120256 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:37:36 GMT Patch Updated the map selection process to give players more opportunities to play maps they've been learning. Map selection process: Team 1 picks one mapTeam 2 picks two mapsTeam 1 picks a final map. One of the four maps will be randomly selected and the match will begin. Rush is a… https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1843481262690556 https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1843481262690556#1788994268 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:51:08 GMT Patch CacheFixed various gaps in map. Fixed a wallbang spot on B site. Added a missing competitive CT spawn point. Added additional T spawn points. Reworked CSPlayerCamera: Renamed it to CustomPlayerCamera. Added GetPlayer, GetMode, SetMode, and SetFollowConfig. Deprecated IsEnabled… https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1841579228676851 https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1841579228676851#1787614760 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:39:20 GMT Patch 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 supported. Styling with css is supported. Events and client side scripting are not supported. Maintains state during… https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1841579228663932 https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1841579228663932#1787182593 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:36:33 GMT Patch BoulderUpdated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update Notes)PoseidonUpdated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update Notes) Fixed a case where player speed was too high when moving against walls. https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1840944183775194 https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1840944183775194#1786575047 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:50:47 GMT Patch FachwerkUpdated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update Notes)ShelterUpdated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update Notes) https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1839676055895877 https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1839676055895877#1785791934 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:18:54 GMT Patch Fixed a case where grenades could be thrown through level geometry CacheFixed various gaps in mapFixed collision in various spots across mapFixed flickering on some assetsRemoved boost spot in Outside AShelterUpdated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update… https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1839676055881227 https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1839676055881227#1785285504 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:38:24 GMT Patch 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 Cologne 2026 Shop will be available for purchase until September 29th. Fixed a bug where scripts would fail to load in tools… https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1838407329267700 https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1838407329267700#1784589216 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:13:36 GMT Patch 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. FachwerkUpdated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update Notes)BoulderUpdated to the latest…