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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2 Update

Apr 30, 2026 · Steam update tracked by Buffs & Bugs

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Main focusMAPS · ANIMGRAPH 2 · MISC
  • Map-wide clipping fixes and geometry polish.
  • Fixed some spots where bomb would be unreachable when dropped.
  • Fixed dynamic shadows breaking in some spots.
OFFICIAL UPDATE NOTES · STEAM

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MAPS

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Map-wide clipping fixes and geometry polish.

Fixed some spots where bomb would be unreachable when dropped.

Fixed dynamic shadows breaking in some spots.

Fixed some surface sound types.

ANIMGRAPH 2

Fixed hand popping when counter-strafing with a grenade equipped.

MISC

Limit aim punch to 90 degrees.

Added secondary intersection trace for partially-occluded thirdperson weapons.

Adjusted ground smoothing at locations where sloped ground surfaces join with step-height transitions.

Fixed issue that caused defuse-cables from completely occluded players to also be occluded.

Fixed 'FATAL ERROR: Failed to on-demand compile shader' affecting some older GPUs.

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