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Counter-Strike 2

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Game details

  • Description Coordinated squads complete bomb/hostage objectives while managing in-round economy and relying on precise aim, movement, and skillful coordination; Source 2 tech adds sub-tick networking and dynamic volumetric smoke for responsive, modernized play.
  • Genre FPS, Shooter, Multiplayer, Competitive, Action, Team-Based
  • Developer Valve
  • Publisher Valve
  • Release Date Sep 27, 2023
  • Free to Play Yes

Latest updates

Counter-Strike 2 Update

Gameplay
  • Fixed a case where grenades could be thrown through level geometry
    Maps

    Cache

  • Fixed various gaps in map
  • Fixed collision in various spots across map
  • Fixed flickering on some assets
  • Removed boost spot in Outside A

Shelter

  • Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop [Update Notes]
Map Scripting
  • Added Instance.TracePlayer
  • Added Instance.OnWeaponPickup ...

Counter-Strike 2 Update

Cologne 2026 Major
  • 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.
Map Scripting
  • Fixed a bug where scripts would fail to load in tools mode until a manual recompile.
    Maps

    Boulder ...

Counter-Strike 2 Update

Gameplay
  • 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.
    Maps

    Fachwerk

  • Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop [Update Notes]

Boulder ...

Counter-Strike 2 Update

Maps

Fachwerk

  • Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop [Update Notes].

Boulder

  • Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop [Update Notes].

Shelter ...

Counter-Strike 2 Update

Gameplay
  • 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.
Armory
  • Adjusted the "Sniper Ahead" sticker visibility when scraped.
Misc
  • Fixed a case where season medals were missing their gold tint on one of the bars.
  • Fixed a case where the scoreboard wouldn't update while open. ...

Counter-Strike 2 Update

Premier
  • Premier Season Five has begun
  • Added Cache to the Active Duty Map Pool
  • Removed Overpass from the Active Duty Map Pool
Gameplay
  • Re-designed effective range and extent of C4 explosion damage on all official defusal-mode maps.
  • Damage is now applied according to precomputed simulation values, baked into the compiled map.
  • Explosion shockwave damage now rapidly expands from the center of the explosion instead of being applied instantly. ...