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Genesis Collection and Uplink Terminal Released

Official: Counter-Strike 2 Update

Update September 16, 2025 View original on Steam
Market impact analysis
Moderate impactUpward

The introduction of a new collection and a corresponding weekly drop container increases the supply of new skins. This adds fresh content to the market, impacting the value of newly released items.

GENESIS COLLECTION

  • The Genesis Collection is now available, featuring 17 finishes from community contributors.
  • Access items in the Genesis Collection via the Genesis Uplink Terminal, available as a weekly drop.

MAP SCRIPTING

  • Added cs_script, a JavaScript based scripting system for Counter-Strike maps.
  • Added script_zoo.vmap to demonstrate cs_script usage and functionality.

UI

  • Added ability to inspect another player's loadout when spectating.
  • Added zoom (mousewheel) and pan (shift+drag) to all inspect panels.

SOUND

  • Each grenade now has unique higher-fidelity sounds for draw, inspect, pin-pull, and throw.

MISC

  • Various improvements to subtick shooting consistency.
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