2024 Year in Review CS2 Wrapped

Arms Race Returns

Classic Arms Race mode returns to CS2 with new features including Zeus progression stealing. Update also brings sticker customization improvements.

February 7, 2024

Copenhagen Major Champions

Natus Vincere crowned as first CS2 Major Champions after an intense final against FaZe. Record-breaking viewership and new Champions Capsule release.

April 3, 2024

Tournament Details

Winner
Natus Vincere
Runner Up
FaZe
Peak Viewers
1.8M+
Maps Played
AncientMirageInferno

Quality of Life Update

Comprehensive update adding left-hand view model, enhanced buy menu features, new HUD elements, and map pool changes.

April 26, 2024

New Features

Viewmodel Updates
new:Left/right hand switching
toggle:H key (default)
type:Per-round switching
Buy Menu Improvements
Next round money preview
Dropped weapons panel
Buy zone weapon pickup
HUD Updates
Grenade lineup reticle
Customizable reticle delay
Radar zoom toggle
Alternate radar zoom

Map Changes

Active Duty
Overpass
Dust II
Map Updates
Inferno

Economy & Vertigo Update

Major CT economy adjustments including weapon price cuts. Vertigo A-site redesign and introduction of Kilowatt Collection rental system.

May 23, 2024

New Features

new
Kilowatt Collection rental system
Improved demo playback
Enhanced chicken AI
Rental Details
duration1 week
accessFull collection
restrictionsNo stickers/nametags

Community Maps & MVP Update

First wave of community maps added to CS2, including classics and new experiences. Major overhaul to map-based skill groups.

June 26, 2024

New Features

new
Animated MVPs in Premier
New MVP panel
Enhanced video settings
Improved skill group distribution

Map Changes

wingman
Memento
Assembly
armsRace
Pool Day
competitive
Thera
Mills
modes
Deathmatch
Casual
Competitive

The Armory Launch

Introduction of The Armory system with new collections, weapon charms, and major technical improvements.

October 2, 2024

New Features

new
Weapon Charms System
Armory Pass
Sticker Scrape Preview
Heat Treated Desert Eagle
itemCount
100+ New Items
credits
40 per pass
passes
Stack up to 5

New Collections

weapons
OverpassGraphicSport and Field
charms
Missing LinkSmall Arms
stickers
ElementalCharacter Craft
cases
The Gallery Case

Graphics & Workshop Update

Major graphics improvements and Workshop tools enhancement.

October 15, 2024

Movement Precision Update

Major improvements to jump mechanics and movement consistency.

October 28, 2024

Gameplay Updates

Improved C4 interaction
Enhanced hit feedback
Smoke/HE interaction
Fixed weapon pickup priority

Animation & Network Update

Comprehensive improvements to player animations and network performance.

November 7, 2024

Gameplay Updates

Adjusted bullet feedback
Fixed C4 defuse height
Improved slope movement

Map Changes

Map Updates
Office - Fixed jumping corner
Ancient - Reworked collision
Nuke - Fixed lighting
Anubis - Fixed geometry

Network Quality Update

Major overhaul of network quality measurement and performance improvements.

November 12, 2024

Network Improvements

Improvements
Enhanced lag compensation
Better clock synchronization
Improved jitter handling
Fixed packet loss measurement
Telemetry Updates
Detailed quality display
Packet loss impact
Jitter effects
Gameplay disruption
Network quality metrics

Damage Prediction Update

Introduction of customizable damage prediction and major animation improvements.

November 14, 2024

New Features

prediction
Customizable body shot effects
Head shot prediction
Kill ragdoll prediction
High ping protection
animation
Improved flashbang reactions
Enhanced leg animations
Better ambient occlusion

Map Changes

Map Updates
Ancient - Lighting fixes
Italy - Fixed boost spots
Mirage - Fixed pixel peek
Overpass - Visual updates
added
Train
Basalt
Edin
wingman
Palais
Whistle
removed
Thera
Mills
Assembly
Memento

Shanghai Major Update

Launch of Shanghai Major Hub with comprehensive tournament features and game improvements.

November 27, 2024

Tournament Details

Features
Shanghai 2024 Viewer Pass
Upgradable Event Coin
Pick'Em Challenge
Active Pass Leaderboard
Souvenir Packages
Revenue Split
50% to players/orgs
Access
Free Pick'Em for Prime Status

Gameplay Updates

added
Movement input quantization
Enhanced grenade annotations
Improved broadcast features
Expanded annotation system

Map Changes

updates
Basalt - Latest workshop version
Train - Various fixes
Inferno - Collision updates
New Content
Ay Hey music kit
Legacy case rentals
Expanded map pool
Team stickers

Counter-Strike.