CS2 patch notes
A complete, organized history of Counter-Strike 2 updates - no need to visit Valve’s own site.

Latest update
22October2026
Counter-Strike 2 Update
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- Map Scripting
Top changes
- Returns a CSPrecache object
- Added CSPrecache.IsServerLoading
- Added CSPrecache.IsServerLoaded
- Added CSPrecache.IsClientLoading
Counter-Strike 2
Update calendar
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- 22Oct48 changesReturns a CSPrecache object
- 14Oct9 changesRound backup files now require the game server startup flag "-allow_round_backup_files"
- 8Oct7 changesAdded a ping icon for dropped defuse kits
- 6Oct3 changesPet photobook pages now have localized text art.
- 2Oct6 changesAgents now wear their equipped gloves during the photobooth photography sessions and in buy menu
September 2026
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- 30Sep9 changesFixed visualization of weapon inaccuracy + spread
- 28Sep2 changesFixed pixel-gaps in various Rush rooms.
- 25Sep4 changesAdded sv_clantags_enabled option so custom servers can disable clan tags.
- 24Sep6 changesAdded a better description of the rules to the loading screen.
- 23Sep15 changesSome additional information about the new crosshair system:
- 22Sep5 changesToday's update also includes several quality of life improvements, starting with blood and bullet impact…
- 22Sep38 changesUpdated the map selection process to give players more opportunities to play maps they've been learning.
- 9Sep16 changesRenamed it to CustomPlayerCamera.
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3040 changescustom_hud_layouts are the entry point for scripted maps to provide custom UI.303 changesUpdated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update Notes)
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- 30Aug40 changescustom_hud_layouts are the entry point for scripted maps to provide custom UI.
- 30Aug3 changesUpdated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update Notes)
- 12Aug2 changesUpdated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update Notes)
- 3Aug32 changesAdded Instance.TracePlayer
July 2026
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- 29Jul8 changesUpdated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update Notes)
- 25Jul7 changesUpdated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update Notes)
- 16JulCall II Arms-ory
- 15Jul5 changesUpdated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update Notes).
- 9Jul7 changesRemoved map-wide minimum one point of damage from new C4 explosions.
- 8Jul30 changesRemoved community maps: Warden, Stronghold, Alpine, and Sanctum from all game modes
- 8Jul8 changesSeason 5 has arrived with some explosive changes to CS2--bomb damage has been completely reworked.
- 1Jul2 changesChampions Autograph Stickers are now available for purchase in the Major Shop, congratulations to the Falcons!
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