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Gameplay and Stability Focused Update

Official: Counter-Strike 2 Update

Update January 22, 2026 View original on Steam
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This update focuses exclusively on gameplay mechanics, server stability, and map fixes. There are no changes to item supply, demand, or market mechanics.

GAMEPLAY

  • Landing vertical velocity now affects landing speed penalties similar to sv_legacy_jump stamina.

MISC

  • Fixed an issue that led to a small number of users to erroneously receive a VAC ban. Those bans have been reversed.
  • Fixed a case where HUD safezone settings were not being applied.
  • Various server stability improvements.

MAPS

Anubis

  • Fixed a case where physics objects would interact with multiple overlapping convex water volumes.
  • Various player clipping adjustments.
  • Radar minimap updated to match recent changes.