Counter-Strike 2 Update
custom_hud_layouts are the entry point for scripted maps to provide custom UI.[/*]
CS2 Updates & Patch Notes
Every Counter-Strike 2 update Valve has published, in full. Release notes, map changes, Armory and case drops, Major announcements — each one dated, categorised, and linked back to the original post.
270Updates archived
208Release notes
2,542Individual changes
August 24, 2026Latest update
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Counter-Strike 2 Update
Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update Notes)[/*]
Counter-Strike 2 Update
Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update Notes)[/*]
Counter-Strike 2 Update
Fixed a case where grenades could be thrown through level geometry[/*]
Counter-Strike 2 Update
The Ranked Series stickers are now available for purchase. 50% of royalties are shared with players, teams, and the tournament organizer.[/*]
Cologne 2026: Ranked Series
Today we're shipping the Ranked Series of Cologne 2026 Major stickers--new stickers that indicate a team's final standing in the design. As with all items in the Cologne 2026 Shop, 50% of…
Counter-Strike 2 Update
The bomb damage health preview is now revealed when the bomb becomes audible.[/*]
Call II Arms-ory
Last week we released new weapon and sticker collections from our previous Call to Arms-ory. Congratulations to the artists who had their items included!
Counter-Strike 2 Update
Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update Notes).[/*]
Counter-Strike 2 Update
Removed map-wide minimum one point of damage from new C4 explosions.[/*]
Counter-Strike 2 Update
Added Cache to the Active Duty Map Pool[/*]
Season 5, Armory, and More
Cache has officially arrived, and replaces Overpass in the active duty map pool. Put your hard-earned strats to the test and rise through the Premier ranks in CS2's newest battlefield.
The Jackass Sticker Capsule
Today we’re excited to release the Jackass Sticker Capsule in association with Paramount Games Studio, Jackass graphic artist Andy Jenkins, and community artist TheDanidem.
Team Falcons' Finale
Taking on the toughest Playoff bracket in Major history, the Falcons made a triumphant statement at the IEM Cologne 2026 Major.
Counter-Strike 2 Update
Champions Autograph Stickers are now available for purchase in the Major Shop, congratulations to the Falcons![/*]
The IEM Cologne 2026 Grand Finals
Following one of the most unforgettable days in Major playoff history, Saturday's Semifinals left two teams standing in pursuit of a Major Championship.
Playoffs at the "Cathedral of Counter-Strike"
Playoffs at the IEM Cologne 2026 Major begin tomorrow and the "Cathedral of Counter-Strike" awaits.
Counter-Strike 2 Update
Added display of lowest and highest sticker price in the last 7 days in the Cologne 2026 Major Shop.[/*]
Counter-Strike 2 Update
Added ability to bookmark stickers in Cologne 2026 Shop.[/*]
IEM Cologne 2026
The IEM Cologne 2026 Major is fast approaching. Teams are making final adjustments, fine-tuning their strats, and crossing their fingers that they won't face Vitality until the Grand Final…
CS2 update questions
How often does Counter-Strike 2 get an update?
Valve ships small updates most weeks — usually community map refreshes, gameplay fixes and map-scripting additions — with a larger release every few months that brings a new Premier season, Armory collections or an operation. Every one of them is listed here, newest first.
Where do these patch notes come from?
Straight from Valve. This archive reads Counter-Strike's official Steam announcement feed, so each entry is the release note Valve published, with a link to the original post. Nothing is rewritten or summarised away.
How quickly do new updates appear here?
Within about 15 minutes of Valve posting. The feed is re-read on a short interval, so a build that ships in the evening shows up here the same evening.
Do CS2 updates move skin prices?
Frequently. Case and collection changes, Armory rotations, operation launches and Major shop releases all change what is available and what people are buying. When an update touches items, open the skin or case page to see what actually happened to the price around that date.
What do the section names on each update mean?
They are Valve's own headings. "Gameplay" covers mechanics and weapon behaviour, "Maps" lists per-map fixes and Workshop refreshes, "Map scripting" is the scripting API for custom maps, "Armory" and "Misc" cover items and everything else. Each update card lists the sections that build touched.