CS2 Update August 8, 2024

GAMEPLAY

• In Casual game mode players will earn an additional XP score point for every round in which they dealt damage to enemies.
• Added a server setting "sv_vote_to_changelevel_rndmin" to control rounds/time during which voting for a level change is allowed.
• Official game servers in Casual game mode now allow voting for a level change only at the end of the match or during the first round of the match.
• Official game servers in Deathmatch and Arms Race game modes now allow voting for a level change only at the end of the match or during the first minute of the match.
• Restricted upward movement of a player when a teammate is boosted on their head.
• Dead players are no longer allowed to pick up ground weapons.
• Buy menu will automatically close if the switch team menu opens.
• Rescuing a hostage now increments objectives counter in match stats.

UI

• Improved legibility of damage given and taken in post-round damage report.
• Made spec target highlighting more pronounced.
• Player names are now visible on mini scoreboard whenever the mini scoreboard is expanded.

MAPS

Mills

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

Assembly

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