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Cache Returns to Competitive Map Pool

Official: Counter-Strike 2 Update

Update April 28, 2026 View original on Steam
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This update focuses exclusively on map pool changes, animation fixes, and technical bug resolutions. No new skins, collections, or economy-altering mechanics were introduced.

MAPS

Cache

  • Added Cache to Competitive, Casual, Deathmatch, and Retakes modes.

Dust II

  • Uncovered Mid Box (Xbox) to reveal a previously hidden jump spot. On purpose this time.

Office

  • Enabled collision on tarp on boxes used around CT spawn.

Stronghold

  • Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update Notes)

Poseidon

  • Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update Notes)

ANIMGRAPH 2

  • Minor adjustments to viewmodel animations.
  • Talon and Karambit knives are now held correctly while defusing.

SOUND

  • Minor mix changes and adjustments.
  • Fixed issue where C4 equip sound was not getting interrupted by other equip sounds.
  • Removed first-person death sound effect that played in the case of music kit death cue being inaudible.

MISC

  • Shader fix for AO while using alpha test causing overly dark and chunky silhouettes, as seen on railings in Mirage.
  • Fixed a case where it was possible to hold no weapon by requesting a hand switch after throwing a grenade.
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