CS2 Updates

Browse all Counter-Strike 2 updates and their associated content.

April 29, 2026

Counter-Strike 2 Update

Maps, Sound, Misc


April 28, 2026

The Return Of Cache

Today's update features the return of a classic. Welcome back, Cache!


April 28, 2026

Counter-Strike 2 Update

Maps, Animgraph 2, Sound, Misc


April 24, 2026

Counter-Strike 2 Update

Animgraph 2, Misc


April 24, 2026

Counter-Strike 2 Update

Animgraph 2, Misc


April 22, 2026

Counter-Strike 2 Update

Gameplay, Animgraph 2, Misc


April 21, 2026

Counter-Strike 2 Update

Misc


April 20, 2026

Counter-Strike 2 Update

All changes from the animgraph_2_beta build are now live.


April 17, 2026

Counter-Strike 2 Update

The following changes are available in the animgraph_2_beta build. To opt into the beta build, follow the instructions here: https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/5A86-0DF4-C59E-8C4A


April 14, 2026

Counter-Strike 2 Update

The following changes are available in the animgraph_2_beta build. To opt into the beta build, follow the instructions here: https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/5A86-0DF4-C59E-8C4A


April 9, 2026

Animgraph 2 Beta Update

The following changes are available in the animgraph_2_beta build. To opt into the beta build, follow the instructions here:


April 1, 2026

Animgraph 2 Beta

Today we're shipping a beta build that updates CS2's animation system to Animgraph 2, which reduces the CPU and networking costs associated with animation. Along with the technical work involved in switching to the new system, all third person animations have been re-authored and, in many cases, ...


April 1, 2026

Counter-Strike 2 Update

The following changes are available in the animgraph_2_beta build. To opt into the beta build, follow the instructions here: https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/5A86-0DF4-C59E-8C4A


March 18, 2026

Guns, Guides, and Games

From reloading to custom games, today's update will give you plenty to think about.


March 18, 2026

Counter-Strike 2 Update

[ GAMEPLAY ] - Reloading has been refactored to encourage more careful consideration of the use of ammo. When you reload a magazine-fed weapon, all remaining ammo in the magazine is discarded and a new, full magazine is taken from the reserves. - Reserve ammunition is now represented either as nu...


March 16, 2026

Counter-Strike 2 Update

X-ray scanner


March 11, 2026

The Dead Hand

Today we're introducing the Dead Hand Collection, featuring 17 finishes from community contributors and 22 all-new gloves as rare special items.


March 11, 2026

Counter-Strike 2 Update

Dead hand collection, Maps


March 4, 2026

Counter-Strike 2 Update

Misc, Maps, Map scripting


February 25, 2026

Counter-Strike 2 Update

Map scripting, Misc