Don’t Skip Leg Day
Today we’re introducing two maps to CS:GO: Ruby, a bomb defusal map set in a scenic town in Portugal, and Workout, a community favorite hostage rescue map! As these two maps enter, we’ll…
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.
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EZ4VERTIGO
Today’s update includes a big map pool adjustment – Vertigo has been added to Active Duty, and Cache has been moved to the reserves while it undergoes some renovations.
From Abbey to Zoo
In today’s update we are saying goodbye to two Community-created maps – Subzero and Austria. In their place we are adding two new maps; Abbey, a bomb defusal map set in a Mediterranean…
Winter Wonderland
Bundle up, it’s time to celebrate the winter season!
Welcome to the Danger Zone
Introducing Danger Zone — a fast-paced battle royale game mode built on CS:GO’s tactical gameplay where players use their wits, skill, and resources to fight to the finish. Play solo, or…
Blue Skies
Halloween has come to a close, and Cobblestone has been cleaned up. Go check it out in the light of day!
Graveyard Shift
For a limited time players can fright their way through a midnight makeover of Cobblestone. Along with Cobblestone’s haunting new look, players can torment their enemies from the grave as a…
Hot and Cold
There’s a lot to digest in today’s update, which includes some new maps, positional audio settings, and gameplay. Click here for more details!
Make the Bureau Proud
Today’s update introduces some fresh new faces to the FBI–the characters have been updated to improve overall visual fidelity while preserving legibility. You’ll find them deployed in Nuke…
Silent But Deadly
Today we’re releasing an all-new weapon for CS:GO, the MP5-SD!
A New Horizon
Starting today, CS:GO’s Panorama UI is active by default for players on all supported operating systems. If you haven’t already tried it out, jump into a game and see what’s new!
Panoramic View
Today we’re launching a preview of the all-new Panorama UI for CS:GO. This visual overhaul is the most substantial change to the look and feel of CS:GO since the game was released in 2012…
Adjustments to maps and trade
Today’s update includes a host of adjustments to Nuke, Dust II, and Canals, so jump into a match and see what’s new!
In support of the Negev
When we reworked the Negev last year, the goal was to identify a supporting role for the weapon. The Negev featured attributes that promoted suppressive fire — ineffective at first, but a…
Welcome to the Clutch
Today’s update includes some additional adjustments to Nuke, bug fixes, a new weapon case, and a community sticker capsule. Click here for details, or just head into the game and take a…
The Best of Hydra
Today, we’re launching a new and improved method for matchmaking players who are likely to have a good experience playing together. For more details click here.
The Dust has Settled
Thanks for all the feedback! The new Dust II is now live!
The Dust has Settled
Thanks for all the feedback! The new Dust II is now live!
China, are you ready?
Today our favorite game becomes truly global as we welcome a massive community of the most dedicated gamers in the world. To all of the new players joining us through Perfect World in…
War Games
War Games are back as this week’s Operation Hydra event. You can now select the War Games you want from a lobby. Jump into a match and try out these unique twists on classic gameplay!
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.