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CS2 Update May 7, 2026

Counter-Strike 2 Update · 14 changes

Maps: 4Music Kits: 1Workshop: 1Misc: 8

MAPS

Cache

  • Fixed 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.

MUSIC KITS

  • NIGHTMODE II Music Kits are now available for purchase in standard and StatTrak versions through the STORE tab.

WORKSHOP

  • Fixed progressive refinement rendering Source Film Maker.

MISC

  • User Viewmodel FOV now correctly networks to remote clients.

  • Adjusted player model occlusion bounds.

  • Fixed ragdolls missing death velocity when shot in specific body locations.

  • Minor adjustments to ground smoothing transitions when leaving the ground and when landing.

  • Fixed a case where post-processing transitions weren't smooth (e.g. at the end of freeze time).

  • Fixed a case where map guides for Ancient wouldn't load in the nighttime version

  • Adjusted score values for various weapons in Deathmatch.

  • Adjusted XP limits in Deathmatch and Arms Race.

Valve's own notes, from the Counter-Strike 2 news on Steam. See Valve's post for images and videos.

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