Normal Mapped Finishes
We have added support for normal maps on Custom Paint Job, Patina, and Gunsmith finish styles. The CZ75-Auto | Victoria has been updated with this feature.
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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Normal Mapped Finishes
We have added support for normal maps on Custom Paint Job, Patina, and Gunsmith finish styles. The CZ75-Auto | Victoria has been updated with this feature.
Volver
For a limited time, the R8 Revolver and Negev are enabled in Competitive Matchmaking in order to evaluate their impact.
Suppressive Fire!
Today we are removing two weapons from Competitive Matchmaking (the R8 Revolver and the Negev) as we make significant changes to them, and we are shipping some new features to help you…
Take a trip to the Canals
Canals is a brand new map for CS:GO, set in a historic Italian city. Two important tourist attractions are under threat by an international group of terrorists known as the Phoenix, and…
Atlanta 2017 – Finals
It all comes down to this. Two teams have fought their way to the Finals. Watch to see who will be crowned as the Champions of Atlanta 2017.
Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy
Today we’re visually upgrading the SAS Counter-Terrorist player model. The adjustments are centered around a few core principles, including preserving character legibility and improving…
Holiday Season never sounded so good.
Today we’re introducing a new audio feature designed to substantially improve positional audio in CS:GO. The game now uses HRTF (head-related transfer function) algorithms to enhance…
Brothers In Arms
Today’s update includes Steam Group Lobbies — a new way to find people to play with — as well as brand new gloves, music, and more. Read on for details!
Inferno Returns!
From its iconic layout to its core gameplay, Inferno has been an instant classic and a mainstay in competitive CS:GO through the years. Click the image below to find out what’s new!
Make Your Mark
Introducing the Graffiti Update, which provides the ability to mark up your world with a wide range of graffiti patterns now available as drops and through graffiti box offers.
New CS:GO Merchandise
There are some big additions to the CS:GO merchandise family, Series 2 Pins and the Hyper Beast Gaming Mouse and Mousepad.
Double Exposure
Today’s update includes a new spectator feature, upgraded weapon sounds, and the new Gamma 2 Case. Jump into a game and check it out!
Second Shot
Today we’re shipping a new accuracy recovery method and new recovery rates for the AK-47, M4A1-S, and M4A4. The goal is to allow players to develop and express their skill using a variety…
Cologne 2016 – Group Stage
The best CS:GO teams face-off at ESL Cologne 2016. Kick-off is at 2:00am PST (11:00am CEST).
Gamma Exposure
Today’s update includes some new sounds, the Gamma Case (featuring community designs and knives with the all-new Gamma finishes), and adjustments to the Prime Account Matchmaking beta.
MLG Columbus: The Group Stage Begins
Catch all the action beginning at 9:30 AM EDT (15:30 CEST) for the next three days of Group Stage matches from MLG Columbus. Watch on Twitch or on MLG’s stream or from the game, just be…
MLG Columbus: Account Linking
While you’re watching MLG Columbus 2016 next week, you’ll have a chance to receive a souvenir package commemorating the event. Each souvenir features a weapon from the collection of the map…
Securing your position: Update
In late November we introduced Trade Holds, a feature that protects your in-game items if you are unable to secure your account with the Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator.
CS:GO x Betabrand – Crowdfunding
Way back in October we announced the CS:GO x Betabrand Think Tank, with an early look at some CS:GO clothing concepts.
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.