CS2 updates
Counter-Strike 2 patch notes and announcements with Pricempire market-impact analysis.
Gameplay and Map Updates for Counter-Strike
Official: 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. Fachwerk Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop ( Update Notes ) Boulder Up…
Community Map Updates and Stability Fixes
Official: Counter-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 ( Update Notes ). Shelter Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop ( Update Notes ). El Dora…
Minor Sticker Visibility and Gameplay Fixes
Official: Counter-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 areas. New C4 explosions now apply more force to dropped weapons. Adjusted the "Sniper Ahead" sticker…
New Spy Tech and Arabesque Collections Released
Official: Counter-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 of C4 explosion damage on all official defusal-mode maps. Damage is now applied according to precomputed…
New Armory Weapon and Sticker Collections Released
Official: Season 5, Armory, and More
Reporting for Active Duty Cache has officially arrived, and replaces Overpass in the active duty map pool. Put your hard-earned strats to the test and rise through the Premier ranks in CS2's newest battlefield. Get out of there, it's gonna blow! Season 5 has a…
Jackass Sticker Capsule Released in Store
Official: The Jackass Sticker Capsule
Today we’re excited to release the Jackass Sticker Capsule in association with Paramount Games Studio, Jackass graphic artist Andy Jenkins, and community artist TheDanidem. Celebrating the release of jackass: best and last , the Jackass Sticker Capsule contain…
IEM Cologne 2026 Champions Autograph Stickers Released
Official: Team Falcons' Finale
Taking on the toughest Playoff bracket in Major history, the Falcons made a triumphant statement at the IEM Cologne 2026 Major. Facing the defending Major Champions in the Quarterfinals, Falcons defeated Vitality 2-1, with each map taking 24 rounds to determin…
Cologne 2026 Major Stickers and Charms Released
Official: Counter-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 purchase in the Major Shop, featuring 10 highlights for each of the six stages of the Cologne 2026 Ma…
IEM Cologne 2026 Grand Finals Announcement
Official: The IEM Cologne 2026 Grand Finals
Following one of the most unforgettable days in Major playoff history, Saturday's Semifinals left two teams standing in pursuit of a Major Championship. After losing the opening map of their Playoffs, FURIA have been unbeaten, rallying back against 9z Team to…
IEM Cologne 2026 Major Playoffs Begin
Official: Playoffs at the "Cathedral of Counter-Strike"
Playoffs at the IEM Cologne 2026 Major begin tomorrow and the "Cathedral of Counter-Strike" awaits. For the second consecutive Major, FURIA and Team Spirit finished Stage III with perfect 3-0 records. Aurora, Falcons, and Vitality finished 3-1, and 9z Team, Be…
Cologne 2026 Major Shop Price Display Updates
Official: Counter-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 tile on the main menu. Added multi-select functionality in Storage Units deposit/retrieve UI. Added appro…
Cologne 2026 Sticker Bookmark Feature Added
Official: Counter-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. Flashbang effect for remote spectators now renders underneath the HUD. Stability improvements Ancient Update…
Major Shop Overhaul and Custom Souvenir Crafting
Official: IEM Cologne 2026
The IEM Cologne 2026 Major is fast approaching. Teams are making final adjustments, fine-tuning their strats, and crossing their fingers that they won't face Vitality until the Grand Final. That can only mean one thing: Tournament Items featuring Teams and Pla…
Souvenir Trade-Ups Reshape Skin Demand
Official: Counter-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 Viewer Pass to receive an upgradable Cologne 2026 Coin. With an active pass, you can upgrade your coin and…
Cache and Ancient Map Collision Fixes
Official: Counter-Strike 2 Update
Cache Adjusted player and grenade collision. Adjusted material blending to improve accuracy of footstep sounds. Fixed several gaps reported by players. Ancient Fixed a gap in the wall.
Counter-Strike 2 Spectator and Map Fixes
Official: Counter-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 silhouettes when switching spectator targets. Fixed spectator damage overlay effect. Added weapon_accuracy_stack…
Cache Map Fixes and Music Kit Update
Official: Counter-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 grenade clipping. Fixed a case where it was possible to cancel a grenade throw after the throw was started…
New NIGHTMODE II Music Kits Released
Official: NIGHTMODE II Music Kits
Today we are releasing six new music kits with NIGHTMODE Records. NIGHTMODE II Music Kits are now available in the STORE tab, featuring: ALRT, DOPAMINE HIT Altare, Change My Mind borne, Give It To Me Pirapus, EVERYNITE Repiet & Julia Kleijn, On And On ShockOne…
New NIGHTMODE II Music Kits Released
Official: Counter-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 Sandbags has been exchanged for white wire. NIGHTMODE II Music Kits are now available for purchase in stan…
Cache Geometry and Gameplay Stability Fixes
Official: Counter-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. Fixed some surface sound types. Fixed hand popping when counter-strafing with a grenade equipped. Li…