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Counter-Strike 2
Counter-Strike 2 Update
Apr 30, 2026 · Steam update tracked by Buffs & Bugs
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Quick take
Cache
- Map-wide clipping fixes and geometry polish.
- Fixed some spots where bomb would be unreachable when dropped.
- Fixed dynamic shadows breaking in some spots.
What officially changed
MAPS
Cache
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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