CS2 Update April 28, 2026

MAPS

Cache

• Added Cache to Competitive, Casual, Deathmatch, and Retakes modes.

Dust II

• Uncovered Mid Box (Xbox) to reveal a previously hidden jump spot. On purpose this time.

Office

• Enabled collision on tarp on boxes used around CT spawn.

Stronghold

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

Poseidon

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

ANIMGRAPH 2

• Minor adjustments to viewmodel animations.

• Talon and Karambit knives are now held correctly while defusing.

SOUND

• Minor mix changes and adjustments.

• Fixed issue where C4 equip sound was not getting interrupted by other equip sounds.

• Removed first-person death sound effect that played in the case of music kit death cue being inaudible.

MISC

• Shader fix for AO while using alpha test causing overly dark and chunky silhouettes, as seen on railings in Mirage.

• Fixed a case where it was possible to hold no weapon by requesting a hand switch after throwing a grenade.