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\FachwerkUpdated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update Notes)ShelterUpdated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update Notes)
\Fixed a case where grenades could be thrown through level geometry\CacheFixed various gaps in mapFixed collision in various spots across mapFixed flickering on some assetsRemoved boost spot in Outside AShelterUpdated to the latest version …
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\The Ranked Series stickers are now available for purchase. 50% of royalties are shared with players, teams, and the tournament organizer.Items in the the Cologne 2026 Shop will be available for purchase until September 29th.\Fixed a bug wh…
https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/81b4cf3f2d2130bd4aed48bad3d2d5e5ee061756.png Today we're shipping the Ranked Series of Cologne 2026 Major stickers--new stickers that indicate a team's final standing in the design. As with…
\The bomb damage health preview is now revealed when the bomb becomes audible.The bomb explosion now interacts with smoke grenade clouds and molotov/incendiary fire. \FachwerkUpdated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update…
Last week we released new weapon and sticker collections from our previous Call to Arms-ory. Congratulations to the artists who had their items included! Now that these items are available, we're looking for new items for one new weapon col…
\FachwerkUpdated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update Notes).BoulderUpdated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update Notes).ShelterUpdated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update Notes…
\Removed map-wide minimum one point of damage from new C4 explosions.Fixed a case where new C4 damage was calculated incorrectly near boundaries to other map areas.New C4 explosions now apply more force to dropped weapons.\Adjusted the "Sni…
\Premier Season Five has begunAdded Cache to the Active Duty Map PoolRemoved Overpass from the Active Duty Map Pool\Re-designed effective range and extent of C4 explosion damage on all official defusal-mode maps.Damage is now applied accord…
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Reporting for Active Duty https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/bace68e72c87d8b04e5b28953e2de63dda54d9c8.png Cache has officially arrived, and replaces Overpass in the active duty map pool. Put your hard-earned strats to the te…
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nytime you're talking about the hottest game on Steam, there's an evergreen unspoken caveat: 'after Counter-Strike, of course.' CS2 is unquestionably Steam's killer app—it has well over a million concurrent players as I write this according…
https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/cc6a469cea898157d07b667ed256a3801cd737e2.png Today we’re excited to release the Jackass Sticker Capsule in association with Paramount Games Studio, Jackass graphic artist Andy Jenkins, and …
https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/97e2906ad1381f57c881ca5049649e1d38001ac3.jpgTaking on the toughest Playoff bracket in Major history, the Falcons made a triumphant statement at the IEM Cologne 2026 Major. Facing the defend…
Read our dispatch on this\Champions Autograph Stickers are now available for purchase in the Major Shop, congratulations to the Falcons!Highlight Souvenir Charms are now available for purchase in the Major Shop, featuring 10 highlights for each of the six stages of…
https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/9f1d1c4b0485c1e7b3b667d4a7c748bd55c5bb46.png Following one of the most unforgettable days in Major playoff history, Saturday's Semifinals left two teams standing in pursuit of a Major Champ…
Playoffs at the IEM Cologne 2026 Major begin tomorrow and the "Cathedral of Counter-Strike" awaits. https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/c9131e2a48d99e4396581c0faa68467307e993c3.png For the second consecutive Major, FURIA and …
\Added display of lowest and highest sticker price in the last 7 days in the Cologne 2026 Major Shop.Added stickers showcase to the Cologne 2026 Major Hub tile on the main menu.\Added multi-select functionality in Storage Units deposit/retr…
\Added ability to bookmark stickers in Cologne 2026 Shop.\Added convar r_spectator_flashbang_opacity to control flashbang opacity for remote spectators.Flashbang effect for remote spectators now renders underneath the HUD.Stability improvem…
The IEM Cologne 2026 Major is fast approaching. Teams are making final adjustments, fine-tuning their strats, and crossing their fingers that they won't face Vitality until the Grand Final. That can only mean one thing: Tournament Items fea…
\The IEM Cologne 2026 Major Hub is now available. Visit the hub to purchase tournament items, play the Pick'Em Challenge and more.Purchase a Cologne 2026 Viewer Pass to receive an upgradable Cologne 2026 Coin. With an active pass, you can u…
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\CacheAdjusted player and grenade collision.Adjusted material blending to improve accuracy of footstep sounds.Fixed several gaps reported by players.AncientFixed a gap in the wall.
\Fixed a case of post-processing glitch when switching spectator targets on maps with different post-processing volumes.Fixed a case of stuck x-ray silhouettes when switching spectator targets.Fixed spectator damage overlay effect.\Added we…
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\CacheFixed various holes in mapFixed surfacetypes for various materials.Added grating to some windows to make them block bullets.Tweaks to player and grenade clipping.\Fixed a case where it was possible to cancel a grenade throw after the …
https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/6cfbf7066cc7fdedd3fc9cfd3a46a131d195d4ac.png Today we are releasing six new music kits with NIGHTMODE Records. NIGHTMODE II Music Kits are now available in the STORE tab, featuring: ALRT, D…
\CacheFixed various holes in map.Simplified grenade clipping in various areas.Fixed sounds and surfacetypes for various materials.Orange wire spool at Sandbags has been exchanged for white wire.\NIGHTMODE II Music Kits are now available for…
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\CacheMap-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.\Fixed hand popping when counter-strafing with a gre…
\CacheBomb explosion radius increased.Lighting Adjustments around Vent.Disabled player collision on sign and removed lamp by squeaky.Reworked e-box on A-site for better visibility.Lowered Checkers entrance frame height at B Main.Removed AC …
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A return of a classic, the popular Cache map has finally returned with the latest Counter-Strike 2 update that's out now. Nice to see more content arrive! Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/cache-arrives-in-co…
Today's update features the return of a classic. Welcome back, Cache! Cache veterans will feel right at home in familiar locations, while new players can quickly learn the ins and outs of a classic three lane map that rewards strategy and t…
\CacheAdded Cache to Competitive, Casual, Deathmatch, and Retakes modes.Dust IIUncovered Mid Box (Xbox) to reveal a previously hidden jump spot. On purpose this time.OfficeEnabled collision on tarp on boxes used around CT spawn.StrongholdUp…
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