Lighting and Shader Improvements
With the introduction of Operation Wildfire and the update of de_nuke, come a number of visual upgrades and features that we think mapmakers and community content creators alike will find…
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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Lighting and Shader Improvements
With the introduction of Operation Wildfire and the update of de_nuke, come a number of visual upgrades and features that we think mapmakers and community content creators alike will find…
Give Them a Hand
2015 was an incredible year for the Counter-Strike community, with over 10 million unique players launching CS:GO just last month and new players joining us every day! We’re excited to see…
A Follow Up to Integrity and Fair Play
Professional Counter-Strike is very important to us and to our community. The audience’s trust in the integrity of the sport has allowed it to grow to the point where it entertains millions…
Recovery Time
We made some adjustments to rifles recently, and those changes have been causing a lot of pain in the CS:GO community. The pain was the result of a few mistakes we made, and while we…
Securing your position
Your CS:GO Inventory is about to get a lot more secure.
The CS:GO x Betabrand Think Tank
Earlier this year we launched the CS:GO Merchandise Workshop, and today we’re happy to announce a new way for the community to pick their favorite Valve and Community-created designs: The…
Most Valuable Kits
Today’s update includes Music Kits from a bunch of new and returning artists, with a twist – you can now purchase Music Kits that track your Official Competitive MVPs!
Shadow Boxing
Today’s update introduces the Shadow Case, featuring sixteen community designed weapons, along with a chance to contain the all new Shadow Daggers!
Reanimated
This week we’re releasing a new player animation system for CS:GO. For a complete list of changes, click here.
New Paint Style: Gunsmith
Have you wanted to give the AK-47 or the Sawed-Off an engraved or patinated look, but also replace the wooden stock? You asked for it but until now the weapon finish system hasn’t supported…
New Paint Style: Gunsmith
Have you wanted to give the AK-47 or the Sawed-Off an engraved or patinated look, but also replace the wooden stock? You asked for it but until now the weapon finish system hasn’t supported…
Overwatch Out of Beta
Since the launch of Operation Bloodhound, CS:GO players have been busy upgrading their Profile Ranks. What have you been fighting for? Find out below, along with adjustments to Overwatch…
The Hunter and the Hunted
It’s that magic time where spring prepares to give way to summer; a time for fun in the sun, vacations, friends, and of course… a brand new operation for CSGO!
Chromatic Scale
We’ve updated today, with a few bug fixes and the all new Chroma 2 Case!
ESEA S18 LAN Finals
This weekend, four top European CS:GO teams will face off against four top North American teams for their share of a $200,000 prize purse at the ESEA Season 18 LAN Finals!
Vanguard comes to a close
It may be the end of Operation Vanguard, but today’s update is packed with features that will give every player something new to try. Click here to read more.
Katowice 2015: Linking with Twitch
Next week, the top CS:GO teams will meet in Katowice to battle for their share of a $250,000 prize pool, and all viewers have a chance to receive souvenir packages to commemorate the event.
Challenge Accepted
The qualifiers have ended and the roster is complete. Congratulations to the Challengers, who battled through last weekend’s offline qualifier and will be joining the Legends at ESL One…
Map Data
We’re always looking for ways to make better decisions using data. We previously posted map balance data, and it’s time for an update! Below you’ll find some current statistics for the…
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.