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Cache Geometry and Gameplay Stability Fixes

Official: Counter-Strike 2 Update

Update April 30, 2026 View original on Steam
Market impact analysis

This update focuses exclusively on map geometry, animation, and gameplay stability improvements. No changes to item supply, demand, or market mechanics were introduced.

MAPS

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.

ANIMGRAPH 2

  • Fixed hand popping when counter-strafing with a grenade equipped.

MISC

  • 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.