[ 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 number of magazines, shells, or bullets, depending on the weapon.
-   The fill-level of the current weapon is now displayed below the ammo count.
-   Tuned reserve magazine counts per-weapon.

[ MAP GUIDES ]

-   Limited map guides are now available in Competitive and Retakes (first 5 rounds of the half, 30 node max).
-   sv_allow_annotations_access_level supports 3 values: 0 – disabled. 1 – limited view. 2 – full and editable.
-   sv_annotation_limits_max_rounds_per_half (default 5) determines how many rounds into the half guides are allowed. -1 for unlimited.
-   Minimal starter map guides have been added for all Active Duty maps.

[ WORKSHOP MAPS ]

-   Friends playing a Practice or Workshop map can be joined through the friends menu if they have Open Party set.

# [Guns, Guides and Games](https://steamcommunity.com/games/CSGO/announcements/detail/532126482488623354)

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

### Reload

![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/5dd914dd4a8901aa52b0075f683a6d0e3538d55b.png)

When you reload in CS2, the leftover ammo in your magazine is dumped back into an essentially endless reserve supply. And so the decision to reload has never offered significant trade-offs—in a safe position with enough time, you might reload after firing a single bullet, or half a mag, or after firing down to empty, and the rest of the round would be unaffected.

We think the decision to reload should have higher stakes, so in today's update reloading has been redesigned. Now, when you reload, you'll drop the used magazine and discard all of its remaining ammo. Instead of 'topping off' your weapon with a few bullets, a new full magazine will be taken from the reserves whenever you reload.

How many reserve mags will each weapon have? Most have gotten a three clips fill-up, but some weapons will have less to reward efficiency and precision, or more to encourage spamming through walls and smokes. Keep an eye on your reserve supply!

### Map Guides in Competitive Matches

We get it. You  _could_  learn some smokes offline, but who has the time?

To help you pick up some new tricks, map guides can now be used during the first five rounds of the half in your competitive matches. Competitive map guides are more limited than the ones you use offline, but should be enough to give you a few reminders.

You can activate a guide in the pause menu, and to get you started there are official map guides available for Active Duty maps. But if you're looking for something more specific, you can subscribe to guides on the Steam Community Workshop.

### Join Friends in Custom Games

![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images//3381077/12cbcda636bfce8e15f9df254d0725feb0261abe.png)

Over the past several months, the CS community has been hard at work building custom game modes using special scripting tools. Now, you can join your friends in the fun!

Whenever you're playing a custom game, whether on a community server or hosted locally, your friends will be able to join you directly from the Friends list (as long as the server allows it).

Want to set up your own custom game? Head over to your Workshop Maps tab in the Play menu, and make sure to turn on "Open Party." Now, when you start playing your workshop map you'll host a game on your machine, and your friends will be able to join.

So head to the Steam Community Workshop, subscribe to some maps, and try something new!

[ GAMEPLAY ] -   Reloading has been refactored to encourage more careful consideration of the use of ammo. When you reload a magazine-fed weapon, all remaining ...

Guns, Guides, and Games

[ X-Ray Scanner ]

-   Players in Germany and Netherlands will have an  [X-Ray Scanner](https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/7336-6EBC-1923-EE1B)  tab in their Inventory. For those players, containers can only be opened via X-ray Scanner. The X-Ray Scanner will come preloaded with a one-time exclusive non-tradable "Genuine P250 | X-ray", which must be claimed before using the X-Ray Scanner to reveal items in other containers.
    
-   Keyless Containers, like Souvenir Packages, can be opened without the X-Ray Scanner.

[ X-Ray Scanner ] -   Players in Germany and Netherlands will have an  X-Ray Scanner  tab in their Inventory. For those players, containers can only be opened v...

Counter-Strike 2 Update

[ DEAD HAND COLLECTION ]

-   The Dead Hand Collection is now available, featuring 17 finishes from community contributors, and including 22 all-new gloves as rare special items.
    
-   Access items in the Dead Hand Collection via the Dead Hand Terminal, available as a weekly drop.
    

[ MAPS ]

Dust II

-   Fixed a pixel gap in a door Outside Long.
    

Alpine

-   Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop ([Update Notes](https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/changelog/3221491619))
    

# [The Dead Hand](https://steamcommunity.com/games/CSGO/announcements/detail/518615049848225859)

![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/12d1d43a276f081ec986c621df8c59b8faf7de8e.png)  
  
Today we're introducing the Dead Hand Collection, featuring 17 finishes from community contributors and 22 all-new gloves as rare special items.  
  
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### Mutually Assured Distraction

The Dead Hand collection features 22 all-new gloves guaranteed to add style to your highlight reel.  
  
![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/214fb25064fffbcf39b02a60f2f7f7a3f55ccc10.png)![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/fcf7fb5f2e360aafb6472b6b9548a3a80b3fab58.png)![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/9b488102a51e8edc7f0a9b4b20d4e1c2ac3a95de.png)![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/d75a620125d6e94b1806e164be8a63f48665dd1d.png)![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/32e4e5e21262ec489f24bb5e500314bdef00ec2f.png)![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/099a71246cc4770db4cbe5861b960f71587dcba5.png)![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/158498c8c37ba0d7e47d3caeedddf698448bcc19.png)![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/7561196054507481cd4776f61cc889953b183a30.png)![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/cb8fd526f8d2a8ef32b5aef4a591fd3b2aabade9.png)![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/8309c0cbbd43405d03217ce391814b09f4f2af97.png)![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/59710d4f950353685468e4dadc322f5f19357b0d.png)![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/3e2566266c3dc14afb3179af8d3f285131d94dd5.png)![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/5f08d71bc37a578f3adf7698ed8e55190f25dccf.png)![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/0280e1db9d18cf89a689a0ec953c5908b30e6872.png)![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/2d363d6c2bf11215ec9c8cdbda341fadc0a96d55.png)![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/6059229d5d271ce038b355b9ebba4d72ebda8d08.png)![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/5ed63c4b8950f068643a1f43cc034f7fed64ec36.png)![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/c5573d9d36b5c88924f8f383086dd7bfbb1df441.png)![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/1c76b6778077a158b81050bdf7f2324dfa244762.png)![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/ff142a24005e9f1264bda5275b94debe5889e2c7.png)![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/350805b84f74b3891841115ec4bcdbdff6e4d6f6.png)![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/6df304b514129f86586d106e025eed2b4c2dd8d8.png)![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/efc53924ba4c57105b0760f32c45c87b0b603055.png)  
Dying to get your hands in these mitts? You can purchase Dead Hand Collection items from Dead Hand Terminals, which are available now as a possible weekly drop.

[ DEAD HAND COLLECTION ] -   The Dead Hand Collection is now available, featuring 17 finishes from community contributors, and including 22 all-new gloves as ra...

The Dead Hand

[ MISC ]

-   Starting today, items listed for sale on Steam Community Market will remain in your inventory for use while they are listed (e.g., your weapon can be equipped in your loadout while it is listed). While listed, items cannot be consumed or modified. You can cancel your listings at any time.
-   Added ability to set your max offer limit for items in the Terminal, and the Arms Dealer will only show offers up to that limit.
-   Fixed a slight tilt in the chicken running animation.

[ MAPS ]

Inferno

-   Balcony at Bombsite A has been extended.
-   Graveyard at Bombsite A has been closed to the public.
-   Clipping adjusted at small window next to Second Mid Balcony.

Warden

-   Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop ([Update Notes](https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/changelog/3256988376?snr=2___))

Sanctum

-   Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop ([Update Notes](https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/changelog/3643331442?snr=2___))

[ MAP SCRIPTING ]

-   Added hitEntity to OnBulletImpact event data
-   Added Entity.GetAbsAngularVelocity()
-   Added Entity.GetLocalAngularVelocity()
-   Added angularVelocity to Entity.Teleport()
-   Added CSWeaponBase.GetClipAmmo()
-   Added CSWeaponBase.SetClipAmmo()
-   Added CSWeaponBase.GetReserveAmmo()
-   Added CSWeaponBase.SetReserveAmmo()
-   Added CSWeaponData.GetMaxClipAmmo()
-   Added CSWeaponData.GetMaxReserveAmmo()
-   Fixed missing CSPlayerPawn.IsDucking()
-   Fixed missing CSPlayerPawn.IsDucked()
-   Fixed a bug where JUMP wouldn't trigger for WasInputJustPressed() and WasInputJustReleased() if the press didn't cross a tick boundary.
-   Fixed a bug where Entity methods GetEyePosition(), GetEyeAngles(), GetHealth(), GetMaxHealth(), and SetMaxHealth() would only work on CSPlayerPawns.

[ MISC ] -   Starting today, items listed for sale on Steam Community Market will remain in your inventory for use while they are listed (e.g., your weapon can ...

[ MAP SCRIPTING ]

-   Added Instance.SetSaveData
    
-   Added Instance.GetSaveData
    
    -   Workshop maps can write up to 1MB of save data.
        
    -   Workshop saves leverage Steam Cloud and persist across installs.
        
    -   Save data size limit can be configured with sv_workshop_map_save_data_max_filesize_mb.
        
-   Added Instance.OnModifyPlayerDamage
    
    -   Called after all damage properties have been calculated, just before armor and health are modified
        
    -   Replaces Instance.OnBeforePlayerDamage
        
    -   Includes hitgroup in event data
        
-   Added hitgroup to OnPlayerDamage event data
    
-   Added CSDamageFlags.IGNORE_ARMOR
    
-   Added CSPlayerPawn.IsInputPressed
    
-   Added CSPlayerPawn.WasInputJustPressed
    
-   Added CSPlayerPawn.WasInputJustReleased
    
-   Added enum CSInputs
    
-   Fixed bug where CSDamageTypes was exported under the name CSDamageType
    

[ MISC ]

-   Map guides for de_ancient can now be used on de_ancient_night and vice versa.

[ MAP SCRIPTING ] -   Added Instance.SetSaveData -   Added Instance.GetSaveData     -   Workshop maps can write up to 1MB of save data.     -   Workshop saves l...

[ MISC ]

-   Mitigated a performance issue that primarily affected Windows 10 users with recent Intel CPUs.
    
-   Fixed a case where the Delete Item inventory option wasn't working.
    
-   Fixed a case of visual corruption using iron sights on AMD GPUs.
    
-   Expanding list of console variables addons are allowed to change.
    

[ MAPS ]

Overpass

-   Fixed the Party balloons.

[ MISC ] -   Mitigated a performance issue that primarily affected Windows 10 users with recent Intel CPUs. -   Fixed a case where the Delete Item inventory opt...

[ MISC ]

-   Fixed a case where switching firstperson spectator targets would cause viewmodel animations to reset.
    
-   Fixed a case where physics calculations far from the origin were causing performance issues.
    

[ MAPS ]

Anubis

-   Adjusted player clipping around new drop.
    
-   Adjusted grenade clipping around connector (e-box :P) hole and old drop.
    

Poseidon

-   Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop ([Update Notes](https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/changelog/3522144043))

[ MISC ] -   Fixed a case where switching firstperson spectator targets would cause viewmodel animations to reset. -   Fixed a case where physics calculations f...

[ GAMEPLAY ]

-   Damage from HE grenades that explode mid-air near the ground will no longer be calculated as if they exploded on the ground.
    

[ SOUND ]

-   Various knife sound adjustments.
    

[ MISC ]

-   Performance optimizations for exploding chickens.
    
-   Fixed a map scripting bug where Entity.SetOwner wasn't accepting undefined.
    
-   Added a method for community maps to save modified user settings. Running 'host_writeconfig_with_prompt' will prompt the user for permission to save. If accepted, some of the modified settings (radar, viewmodel, safezones, etc) will be kept after the map exits.
    
-   Community maps are now restricted to a smaller list of allowed console commands.
    

[ MAPS ]

Stronghold

-   Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop ([Update Notes](https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/changelog/3477094554))

[ GAMEPLAY ] -   Damage from HE grenades that explode mid-air near the ground will no longer be calculated as if they exploded on the ground. [ SOUND ] -   Vari...

[ GAMEPLAY ]

-   Molotov/incendiary grenades that bounce off an enemy player have a one-time fuse extension added to prevent them from air-bursting when their has-never-hit-the-world timer elapses.
    

[ SOUND ]

-   Fixed a performance issue when running CS2 without a sound device.
    
-   Various knife sound adjustments.
    

[ MISC ]

-   Fixed broken cl_ent_bbox visualization for some classes of rigid dynamic entities.
    
-   Various stability improvements.
    

[ MAPS ]

Nuke

-   Adjusted hanging hard hat model render bounds to prevent shadow popping when model exited the view frustum.
    

Warden

-   Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop ([Update Notes](https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/changelog/3256988376))
    

Sanctum

-   Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop ([Update Notes](https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/changelog/3643331442))

[ GAMEPLAY ] -   Molotov/incendiary grenades that bounce off an enemy player have a one-time fuse extension added to prevent them from air-bursting when their h...

[ GAMEPLAY ]

-   Landing vertical velocity now affects landing speed penalties similar to sv_legacy_jump stamina.
    

[ MISC ]

-   Fixed an issue that led to a small number of users to erroneously receive a VAC ban. Those bans have been reversed.
    
-   Fixed a case where HUD safezone settings were not being applied.
    
-   Various server stability improvements.
    

[ MAPS ]

Anubis

-   Fixed a case where physics objects would interact with multiple overlapping convex water volumes.
    
-   Various player clipping adjustments.
    
-   Radar minimap updated to match recent changes.

[ GAMEPLAY ] -   Landing vertical velocity now affects landing speed penalties similar to sv_legacy_jump stamina. [ MISC ] -   Fixed an issue that led to a smal...

[ PREMIER ]

-   Premier Season Four has begun
-   Added Anubis to the Active Duty Map Pool
-   Removed Train from the Active Duty Map Pool

[ COMPETITIVE ]

-   Adjusted underlying per-map competitive matchmaking rank values. Existing per-map competitive Skill Groups have been expired, and will be displayed again once the player obtains the required number of wins

[ GAMEPLAY ]

-   Minor adjustments to the MP7 and MP5-SD:
    -   Slightly increased damage
    -   Slightly reduced damage fall-off
    -   Reduced price by $100.
-   Reduced price of the PP-Bizon by $100.
-   Jump changes:
    -   Landing time is now calculated with subtick precision
    -   Jumping and landing no longer affect stamina. The landing speed penalty is now a simple function of landing time
    -   Any jump press within sv_bhop_time_window centered on the landing time that hasn't been penalized by sv_jump_spam_penalty_time will be treated as a successful bunnyhop
    -   Legacy jump behavior can be restored on private servers with sv_legacy_jump
-   Map Guides can now be loaded in online games of casual and retakes (via the ESC menu)

[ SOUND ]

-   Reduced audio output latency
-   Higher fidelity knife draw and inspect sounds
-   Weapon, knife and utility draw sounds no longer overlap when switching quickly between them
-   Knife impact sounds are now unique based on primary fire or alt fire swings as well as front and rear attacks. This reflects the different damage amounts dealt with each attack
-   Ambient sounds no longer restart from the beginning when transitioning between zones

[ WEEKLY CARE PACKAGE ]

-   Added two all-new weapon collections to the Weekly Care Package drop list: Harlequin, Achroma
-   Removed four weapon collections from the Weekly Care Package drop list: Safehouse, Dust 2, 2018 Nuke Collection, and the 2018 Inferno Collection

[ ARMORY ]

-   Added a new Limited Edition Item: the AK47 | Aphrodite

[ MISC ]

-   Increased material fidelity on some of the base guns:
    -   Ak47
    -   Aug
    -   AWP
    -   Berettas
    -   Deagle
    -   Galil
    -   Mac-10
    -   MP7
    -   P250
    -   Tec9
    -   USP-S
    -   Bizon
    -   Cz75a
    -   Famas
    -   MP9
-   Changed voice status behavior to always show a mic for local player if mic is open
-   Fixed a bug related to Deathcam intersection
-   Fixed some cases where the player would collide with internal edges while sliding along a ramp in surf mode
-   Improved the resolution of the PVS for some static level geometry
-   Fixed some small interpenetrations in Butterfly Knife animations
-   Fixed a case where blood decals weren't appearing

[ MAP SCRIPTING ]

-   Fixed a bug where activator was sometimes incorrect for func_door outputs OnOpen, OnFullyOpen, OnClose, and OnFullyClosed
    -   Added BaseModelEntity.GetModelName
    -   Added BaseModelEntity.GetModelScale
    -   Added BaseModelEntity.GetColor
    -   Added BaseModelEntity.IsGlowing

[ MAPS ]

-   Removed community maps: Golden, Palacio, Agency, and Rooftop from all game modes
-   Added community maps Warden, Stronghold, and Alpine to Competitive, Casual, and Deathmatch modes
-   Added community maps Sanctum and Poseidon to Wingman mode

Anubis

-   Bridge drop moved near Mid Doors
-   Mid doors orientation reversed
-   Hole added between E-box and Back of B
-   Bombsite A crates moved up steps on to Walkway
-   Scaffolding added to pillar on Bombsite A

# [The Fourth Season](https://steamcommunity.com/games/CSGO/announcements/detail/511855214544814489)

![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/19036c672fae8662b71ff0fb86126a94bec7996b.png)

Premier Season Four is here, and it brings a host of community content, in-game items, gameplay tweaks, and bug fixes along with it!

Anubis is back after a short vacation, and has several gameplay adjustments to show for it. The release notes have the full story, but let's just say it's good news for fans of holes. There have also been a couple of minor adjustments to SMGs, so if you've been waiting to add the MP7 or MP5-SD to your loadout, now is your time.

Speaking of which, it's time to start working toward your Season Four Medal. As before, the color of your medal will correspond to the highest CS Rating achieved during the season, and the bars will reflect your total wins, with one bar for every 25 (up to five bars). To be eligible for a medal, you'll need an account in good standing, 25 Premier match wins, and an active CSR at the end of the season.

### Community Maps

With the new season comes a new set of community maps. From the winding paths of Stronghold to the active volcano of Sanctum, each map brings a ton of character and gameplay ideas to the table. Stronghold, Alpine, and Warren can be found in Competitive, Casual, and Deathmatch modes, while Poseidon and Sanctum are available in Wingman.

### Weekly Care Package

Today we are introducing two new collections to your weekly care package. One has color and the other one does not. We'll let you figure out which is which.

![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/71124998b180a9b98013e70b93192e9c49529402.png)

![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/2b8dbbc66c017da998351eed084cfcd2b3ec78b2.png)

### LTD Edition

The armory also has a new entry--the AK-47 | Aphrodite. With mother-of-pearl accents and amber patina, this entry varies in both wear and pattern:



[ PREMIER ] -   Premier Season Four has begun
-   Added Anubis to the Active Duty Map Pool
-   Removed Train from the Active Duty Map Pool [ COMPETITIVE ] -   A...

The Fourth Season

[ MAJOR ]

-   Champions Autographs Capsule is now available for purchase, congratulations to Team Vitality!
-   Highlight Souvenir Packages can now be acquired for the Playoff matches.

# [The Year of the Bees](https://steamcommunity.com/games/CSGO/announcements/detail/500593045099512826)

![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images//3381077/cff2d6ad3d985118be7d5354eef3edf50be1c76f.jpg)

### Team Vitality wins back to back Majors

The StarLadder Budapest Major capped off an incredible 2025 for Team Vitality, who won their second consecutive Major Championship and the organization's third overall.

Coming into the Grand Finals against FaZe Clan, Team Vitality had not lost a map in the Playoffs, defeating The MongolZ and Team Spirit 2-0.

After losing the opening map, Team Vitality won the next three on Dust II, Inferno, and Overpass to take the series 3-1 in Counter-Strike's first ever best of five Grand Finals.

![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/930445c49b4eee2baadf7f70bf746aae04c1f38b.png)

Today we are releasing the Budapest Champions Autograph Capsule, featuring Paper, Embroidered, Holo, and Gold stickers autographed by one of the players from Team Vitality.

Congratulations again to Team Vitality, champions of the StarLadder Budapest Major and both Major Championships in 2025!

[ MAJOR ] -   Champions Autographs Capsule is now available for purchase, congratulations to Team Vitality!
-   Highlight Souvenir Packages can now be acquired ...

The Year of the Bees

[ RENDERING ]

-   Improved shadow fidelity on view models.
    
-   Added local client icon cache for inventory items.
    
-   Fixed a case that caused a small number of users to receive an erroneous VAC ban. The bans will be removed.

[ RENDERING ] -   Improved shadow fidelity on view models. -   Added local client icon cache for inventory items. -   Fixed a case that caused a small number of...

Today we are introducing optional Supplemental Terms for releasing Counter-Strike 2 items in-game, found  [here](https://steamcommunity.com/workshop/workshoplegalagreement/?appid=730), which allows the Counter-Strike 2 team to license items for a flat fee, found below:

-   Weapon finish: $35,000.00 USD
    
-   Sticker: $6,000.00 USD
    
-   Charm: $6,000.00 USD
    

If a Steam account agrees to these new Supplemental Terms, all of the account's Workshop items can now be distributed where Community items were previously not available, such as The Armory.

### A Call to Arms-ory

As part of a future update, we are looking for weapon finishes inspired by two themes:

-   Arabesque Art and Arabian Mythology
    
-   Spy/Tech
    

We are also looking for stickers inspired by two different themes:

-   Auto Racing
    
-   Fruits and Vegetables
    

To submit weapon finishes and/or stickers to the Call to Arms, select the appropriate option using the updated Counter-Strike 2 Workshop Tool:

![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images//3381077/3f23de85ca6d44c82af2cefb0b66d9435e1f783f.png)

![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images//3381077/4130c29d0220e97f1c31cd3c74f0527afa286e5e.png)

If you already have Steam Workshop submissions you believe fit into these themes, you will need to re-submit the items and tag them using the options above.

Finally, today we're releasing the Dr. Boom charm model, which can be painted and submitted for a future community charm collection. And we're adding a new Paint Kit type, Custom Paint Job Extended, which includes options for iridescence and other features.

We're excited to see what you come up with!

Today we are introducing optional Supplemental Terms for releasing Counter-Strike 2 items in-game, found  here, which allows the Counter-Strike 2 team to licens...

CS2 Workshop Update

[ MISC ]

-   Fixed a case of observers experiencing incorrect post-processing effects when switching observer targets.
    
-   Disabled TrueView while watching a live playcast to match on-server observing experience.
    
-   Fixed a wiggle at the end of SG 556 deploy animation.
    
-   Stability improvements.

[ MISC ] -   Fixed a case of observers experiencing incorrect post-processing effects when switching observer targets. -   Disabled TrueView while watching a li...

[ MISC ]

-   Fixed ability to plant C4 while standing on top of a teammate.
    
-   Fixed a rendering bug on transparent charms attached to planted C4 or dropped weapons.
    
-   Fixed a bug where Budapest 2025 Coin sometimes wasn't showing up in the scoreboard.
    
-   Fixed a replay bug causing infinite shell casing effects.
    
-   Updated the Budapest 2025 Imperial Esports sticker artwork.

[ MISC ] -   Fixed ability to plant C4 while standing on top of a teammate. -   Fixed a rendering bug on transparent charms attached to planted C4 or dropped we...

[ MAJOR ]

-   The StarLadder Budapest Major Hub is now available. Visit the hub to purchase tournament items, play the Pick'Em Challenge and more.
-   Purchase a Budapest 2025 Viewer Pass to receive an upgradable Budapest 2025 Coin. With an active pass, you can upgrade your coin and earn extra souvenir packages by playing the Pick'Em Challenge. Additionally, you will show up on the Active Pass Leaderboard where you can compare your Pick'Em Challenge performance to your friends.

[ STORE ]

-   Added new "Sticker Slab" item, a charm that seals any sticker and can be attached to weapons. The sealed sticker can be returned to your inventory at any time by cracking open and discarding the slab.
-   Newly purchased Name Tag and StatTrak™ Swap Tool items can no longer be traded or listed on Community Market.

[ GAMEPLAY ]

-   Increased the maximum effective sv_maxvelocity to 16,384 units per second. The default value of 3500 is unchanged.
-   Fixed a case where clients would mispredict jump button presses.
-   Fixed a case where clients would mispredict jump apexes.

[ MAPS ]

-   Fixed skybox on Inferno that was blocking grenades.

[ MISC ]

-   Increased default bullet decal rendering distance.
-   Glove models and animations in the UI/inventory now use Animgraph2, matching first-person in-game gloves.
-   Enabled the pulsing light on the C4 view model.
-   Updated the color scheme of Counter-Strike items in Steam Community Market and Web Inventory to match item quality colors.
-   Performance improvements.

# [The StarLadder Budapest Major 2025](https://steamcommunity.com/games/CSGO/announcements/detail/578276333072682039)

![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/1ac0679f11c102877325f383ebc7a17b7c9ad926.png)

As 2025 comes to an end, the  [StarLadder Budapest Major 2025](https://major.starladder.com/en/news/starladder-to-host-2025-cs2-major-in-budapest-s-20-000-seat-mvm-dome)  is set to begin. Join us as the first stage begins on Monday, November 24th!

All three stages of the StarLadder Budapest Major will be played in front of live crowds at MTK Sportpark, and for the first time at a Counter-Strike Major, the Grand Finals will be best of five. Now more than ever, the Major Champions will need to prove their quality by winning three maps in the Active Duty Map Pool.

## Make Your Picks

You can begin supporting your favorite teams participating in the Major with the Budapest 2025 Viewer Pass.

![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images//3381077/15969ca6f557f569d64c5842d14cb0f9956959e9.png)

Your activated Budapest 2025 Viewer Pass includes a coin that can be upgraded by playing the Pick'Em challenge. Pass holders gain access to unlimited team graffiti for the duration of the event and can earn and purchase Souvenir Tokens, which can be redeemed for a Souvenir from the match of your choice.

![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images//3381077/efa11c895cae00d15d7aecc49ed2b29d48d4b898.png)

And back by popular demand, Playoff Souvenirs for the StarLadder Budapest Major come with Souvenir Charms, featuring highlights from the match!

## Get Your Stickers

With the release of the Viewer Pass and Pick'Em Challenge, we are also releasing StarLadder Budapest Major tournament stickers, featuring logos of every team and signatures of every player participating in the Major.

![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images//3381077/c42b08ddad56444ff7eebb84c68a9b7f25573f79.png)

## Slab Your Stickers

Not ready to apply your favorite sticker? We got you! Today we are introducing Sticker Slabs**—**charms that let you show off a sticker with no commitment. Later, just break the slab to return the sticker to your inventory.

[ MAJOR ] -   The StarLadder Budapest Major Hub is now available. Visit the hub to purchase tournament items, play the Pick'Em Challenge and more.
-   Purchase ...

The StarLadder Budapest Major 2025

[ GAMEPLAY ]

-   Fixed a case where air acceleration was clamped incorrectly while surfing.
-   Fixed a case where slowly surfing up a ramp was handled incorrectly due to misidentification as a jump apex.
-   Fix a bug causing "Delay Sniper Rifle Un-Scope after Shot" to be inconsistent.

[ DEMO ]

-   Added TrueView demo playback, which reconstructs the observed player's original experience more accurately by re-running client-side prediction.
-   TrueView playback will show the effects of Damage Prediction, if it was enabled by the observed player at the time.
-   TrueView does not reconstruct the precise timings of rendered frames, so some differences between the original player's experience and TrueView playback will remain, especially in very slow motion playback. The player's frame at the time when the mouse was clicked, which is used for hit registration, is shown accurately to the nearest demo playback frame. However, reaction effects such as recoil, muzzle flash, blood splatter, and ragdoll are delayed while playing the game by one or two frames due to the way CPU and GPU work is pipelined, and will not appear at the same time during demo playback.
-   TrueView demo playback might not work properly on old demos and is disabled by default if the playback client version does not match the client version when the demo was recorded. You can set cl_demo_predict 2 to override this.
-   Fixed a bug causing third person models to not animate smoothly.
-   Fixed a bug causing time to lurch forward by one tick when unpausing a demo.

[ MISC ]

-   Animation fixes for G3SG1 bolt.
-   Fixed developer console scrollbar to accept mouse clicks.

# [Introducing TrueView](https://steamcommunity.com/games/CSGO/announcements/detail/578276333072678919)

Today we're adding a new feature to demo playback called _TrueView_. With TrueView, demo playback will match the player's original experience much more closely.

Previously, demo playback showed the server's view of the world, without accounting for network latency. This could be confusing because shots would hit that didn't look like they should have, and vice versa.

TrueView provides a more accurate representation of the observed player's experience by re-running their  [_client-side prediction_](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Client-side_prediction).

The video below shows the difference between the old demo playback and the same playback with TrueView.

A few caveats:

-   TrueView will only predict damage if Damage Prediction was active for the player being observed at the time. Your own client settings will not have an effect.
-   By default, TrueView is deactivated when the version of the game you are using to view the demo does not match the version of the game used to record the demo.
-   Even with TrueView active, there may still be some differences between what you see in the demo and what the player originally saw (especially with slow-motion playback). For example, damage effects will have different timing during demo playback due to the way CPU and GPU work are pipelined.

Additionally, we're shipping movement changes that we made available last week in a beta branch. All that and more and today's update!

[ GAMEPLAY ] -   Fixed a case where air acceleration was clamped incorrectly while surfing.
-   Fixed a case where slowly surfing up a ramp was handled incorrec...

Introducing TrueView

[ MISC ]

-   Improved player movement prediction when colliding with other moving players.
    
-   Added scope in/out sound prediction to play immediately for local player.
    
-   Retake loadout cards will now randomly offer M4A1-S or M4A4 if player has both equipped in their CT loadout.
    
-   Added Body Armor to 4v3, 4 Bad Guys Left, and Blind Fire cards.
    
-   Added Dual Berettas to T Blind Fire card.
    
-   Replaced Flashbang with HE Grenade on CT Enemy Loadout Card
    
-   Fixed idle animations on CZ75-Auto, SSG 08, AUG, Galil AR.
    
-   Performance improvements.
    
-   Stability improvements.
    
-   Improvements to animation fidelity during demo playback.

[ MISC ] -   Improved player movement prediction when colliding with other moving players. -   Added scope in/out sound prediction to play immediately for local...

[ GAMEPLAY ]

-   Increased matchmaking party size for Retakes to allow 4 players in a party.
    
-   Fixed a case where players joining Retakes round during freeze time could spawn at a wrong spawn point.
    
-   Fixed bot manager logic to make room for players by first kicking dead bots and bots who are not controlled by a human.
    

[ MISC ]

-   Stability improvements.

[ GAMEPLAY ] -   Increased matchmaking party size for Retakes to allow 4 players in a party. -   Fixed a case where players joining Retakes round during freeze ...

![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images//3381077/aae1ceb26e12464542579430a2436c8348461b5c.png)

The bomb has been planted and you're running out of time. It's the return of retakes!

In this classic game mode, each round drops you in to a fast-paced 4v3 after-plant scenario. Select your loadout card each round, check the map to coordinate with your teammates, and use your resources wisely to defuse (or defend) the planted bomb.

The clock is ticking, what are you waiting for? Jump into a retakes server now!

! The bomb has been planted and you're running out of time. It's the return of retakes! In this classic game mode, each round drops you in to a fast-paced 4v3 a...

Re-Retakes

[ GAMEPLAY ]

-   Adding Retakes as official game mode supporting Defusal Group Alpha and Defusal Group Delta maps on official matchmaking servers.
-   Fixed Molotov and Smoke interaction logic in cases when multiple smokes are active in the map.

[ MAPS ]

-   Updated Golden to the latest version from Steam Community Workshop ([Update Notes](https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/changelog/3286163323))
-   Updated Palacio to the latest version from Steam Community Workshop ([Update Notes](https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/changelog/3249860053))
-   Updated Rooftop to the latest version from Steam Community Workshop ([Update Notes](https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/changelog/3536622725))

Inferno

-   Adjustments to top of Quad and under Balcony to improve visibility.
-   Various optimizations.

[ CONTRACTS ]

-   Extended functionality of the "Trade Up Contract" to allow exchanging 5 items of Covert quality as follows:
    -   5 StatTrak™ Covert items can be exchanged for one StatTrak™ Knife from a collection of one of the items provided
    -   5 regular Covert items can be exchanged for one regular Knife item or one regular Gloves item from a collection of one of the items provided

[ MISC ]

-   Performance optimizations when the game is in the main menu and item inspect UI
-   Fixed inventory item icons sometimes rendering in blurry state or not rendering
-   Fixed several server-only sound events to not start multiple times
-   Stability improvements

# [Re-Retakes](https://steamcommunity.com/games/CSGO/announcements/detail/516350567072661953)

![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images//3381077/aae1ceb26e12464542579430a2436c8348461b5c.png)

The bomb has been planted and you're running out of time. It's the return of retakes!

In this classic game mode, each round drops you in to a fast-paced 4v3 after-plant scenario. Select your loadout card each round, check the map to coordinate with your teammates, and use your resources wisely to defuse (or defend) the planted bomb.

The clock is ticking, what are you waiting for? Jump into a retakes server now!

[ GAMEPLAY ] -   Adding Retakes as official game mode supporting Defusal Group Alpha and Defusal Group Delta maps on official matchmaking servers.
-   Fixed Mol...

[ MISC ]

-   Fixed a case of incorrect damage report data at the end of the rounds.
    
-   Updated King Crasswater and Queen Ava stickers for clarity.
    
-   Skinning fixes on Driver Gloves and Sport Gloves.
    
-   Fixed a crash when playing back some demo files.
    
-   Stability improvements.

[ MISC ] -   Fixed a case of incorrect damage report data at the end of the rounds. -   Updated King Crasswater and Queen Ava stickers for clarity. -   Skinning...

[ ENGINE ]

-   Updated engine code to the latest version of Source 2.
    
-   Reworked bullet penetration simulation to reduce CPU usage.
    
-   Improved core utilization of some client particle and sound effects processing, reducing overall CPU usage when players are shooting.
    

[ GAMEPLAY ]

-   Defusing C4 will now lower the viewmodel weapon, prevent scoping, and delay firing the weapon by 150ms after exiting the defuse.
    
-   C4 will no longer detonate in the middle of halftime intermission or after the end of the match.
    
-   Fixed a case where 1 tick was incorrectly subtracted from sv_predictable_damage_tag_ticks.
    

[ UI ]

-   Major Highlight clips are now viewable from the Spectator Loadout.
    
-   Selected player is now more visible in the Team Counter.
    
-   Context menu in the Inventory now opens in a position relative to the cursor.
    
-   HUD weapon mode indicator has been moved to the ammo count.
    
-   Raindrops are now removed from weapons when switching to a dry inspect environment.
    

[ MAP SCRIPTING ]

-   cs_script enums can now be imported and behave the same as TypeScript enums.
    
    -   CSWeaponType.PISTOL == 1
        
    -   CSWeaponType[1] == "PISTOL"
        
-   Added enums CSRoundEndReason, CSHitGroup, CSLoadoutSlot, CSDamageTypes, CSDamageFlags and CSWeaponAttackType
    
-   Added BOOSTS value to CSGearSlot. This is the gear slot for healthshots.
    
-   Updated Instance.OnRoundEnd to now receive the reason
    
-   Updated Instance.OnBeforePlayerDamage to now receive damageType and damageFlags and the result can now modify damageType and damageFlags
    
-   Updated Instance.OnPlayerDamage to now receive damageType and damageFlags
    
-   Updated Instance.OnKnifeAttack to now receive attackType
    
-   Updated Instance.TraceLine, Instance.TraceSphere and Instance.TraceBox
    
    -   The trace config now accepts an array of ignore entities or just one
        
    -   The trace config can specify to trace against hitboxes
        
    -   The trace result will include hitGroup if tracing against hitboxes
        
-   Updated Instance.BulletTrace result to include hitGroup
    
-   Updated Entity.TakeDamage to accept damageType and damageFlags
    
-   Added CSWeaponData.GetGearSlot()

[ ENGINE ] -   Updated engine code to the latest version of Source 2. -   Reworked bullet penetration simulation to reduce CPU usage. -   Improved core utilizat...

[ MAPS ]

-   Updated Palacio to the latest Community Workshop version. ([Update Notes](https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/changelog/3249860053))
    
-   Removed Transit from official matchmaking.
    

[ MAP SCRIPTING ]

-   Fixed Instance.OnPlayerPing not sending position.

[ MAPS ] -   Updated Palacio to the latest Community Workshop version. (Update Notes) -   Removed Transit from official matchmaking. [ MAP SCRIPTING ] -   Fixed...

[ MAPS ]

-   Updated Palacio, Rooftop, and Golden to the latest Community Workshop versions.
    

[ MISC ]

-   Adjusted AUG and SG 553 scope dot sizes.
    
-   Added game options for dot scale and sniper rifle scope thickness.
    
-   Added letterbox for camera path transitions.
    
-   Fixed a regression in certain bullet penetration scenarios.
    
-   Stability improvements.
    

[ MAP SCRIPTING ]

-   Fixed a bug where old callbacks could be invoked after a script reload.
    
-   Fixed a bug where new callbacks could be invoked multiple times after a script reload.
    
-   Fixed missing Instance.IsFreezePeriod.
    
-   Fixed Instance.OnGunReload and Instance.OnGunFire not working for XM1014, Nova, and Sawed-Off.

[ MAPS ] -   Updated Palacio, Rooftop, and Golden to the latest Community Workshop versions. [ MISC ] -   Adjusted AUG and SG 553 scope dot sizes. -   Added gam...

Let's get right into it. Today's update features new Wingman and Competitive community maps, along with brand new charms (including community designs), stickers, and more.

### Community Maps

[](https://steamdb.info/patchnotes/20215164/#)From the mines of Golden to the moving train in Transit, we've got four new Community maps for you to check out. Golden and Palacio have been added to Competitive, Casual, and Deathmatch modes, and Rooftop and Transit have been added to Wingman.

### New Armory Content

[](https://steamdb.info/patchnotes/20215164/#)It's a lil' HE grenade... for your gun. It doesn't explode, but it sure is  _charming_. Introducing the all new Dr. Boom Charms, now available in the Armory.

[](https://steamdb.info/patchnotes/20215164/#)A few months ago we added charms to the workshop, and you responded. For some insight into the creative and occasionally twisted minds of the CS2 community, check out the Missing Link Community Charms in the Armory.

![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images//3381077/9a588a3121139f437497d4a279e279f29f10998f.png)

Speaking of community designs, the Armory now features two brand new sticker collections, including the return of Sugarface!

Let's get right into it. Today's update features new Wingman and Competitive community maps, along with brand new charms (including community designs), stickers...

Community Maps, Charms, and More

[ ARMORY ]

-   Added Missing Link Community Charms collection featuring 23 new charms created by Counter-Strike Workshop community artists.
-   Added Dr. Boom Charms collection featuring 22 new charms.
-   Added 2025 Community Stickers collection featuring 29 new stickers created by Counter-Strike Workshop community artists.
-   Added Sugarface 2 Stickers collection featuring 9 new stickers with the Sugarface theme.
-   Removed Gallery Case, Graphic Collection, and Character Craft stickers from The Armory.

[ GAMEPLAY ]

-   Death count in scoreboard will now increment when players die to C4 bomb detonation.
-   Limited Zeus-x27 kill streak bonus in deathmatch.
-   Fixed incorrect pixel offset for greater than one pixel width sniper scope.
-   Added inaccuracy representation in sniper scopes.
-   Keychains will now slightly jolt when a player makes an audible footstep sound.

[ SPECTATING ]

-   Added support on select maps for new spectator camera transitions that follow the shortest path through the level to the next spectator target player.
-   In-game loadout of spectated player will auto-close at the end of the match.
-   In-game loadout of spectated player will now show wear and pattern of gloves.

[ MAPS ]

-   Removed community maps Jura, Grail, Dogtown, and Brewery from all game modes.
-   Added community maps Palacio and Golden to Competitive, Casual, and Deathmatch modes.
-   Added community maps Rooftop and Transit to Wingman mode.
-   Ancient / Shoots
    -   Various player clipping fixes.

[ MISC ]

-   Minor adjustments to MAC-10 and R8 Revolver skinning.
-   Fixed a crash for missing bullet impact effects.
-   Added deformers (lattice deformer and simple bend deformer) to Workshop Tools - Hammer.
-   Re-enabled example content in train_zoo using lattice and bend deformers.

[ MAP SCRIPTING ]

-   Updated general error handling for methods. An exception will be thrown when the method is invoked with an incorrect 'this' value. An error will be logged and a default value that matches the declared return type will be returned when the method is invoked with unsupported arguments.
-   Improved performance of handling Vector, QAngle, and Color values as arguments and return values.
-   When interpreting a Color argument, rgba values will be clamped to a maximum of 255.
-   Added an overload for each of the following methods that accepts a single object holding all parameters. Deprecated the previous overload.
    -   Instance.DebugScreenText
    -   Instance.DebugLine
    -   Instance.DebugBox
    -   Instance.DebugSphere
    -   Instance.EntFireAtName
    -   Instance.EntFireAtTarget
    -   Entity.Teleport
-   Changed all callbacks to accept a single object holding all parameters.
-   Added Instance.OnScriptReload
-   Deprecated Instance.OnReload and Instance.OnBeforeReload
-   Added Instance.TraceLine
-   Added Instance.TraceSphere
-   Added Instance.TraceBox
-   Added Instance.TraceBullet
-   Deprecated Instance.GetTraceHit
-   Added Instance.OnPlayerReset
-   Added Instance.OnBeforePlayerDamage
-   Added Instance.OnPlayerDamage
-   Added Instance.OnPlayerJump
-   Added Instance.OnPlayerLand
-   Added Instance.OnGunReload
-   Added Instance.OnBulletImpact
-   Added Instance.OnPlayerPing
-   Added Instance.OnGrenadeBounce
-   Added Instance.OnKnifeAttack
-   Added Instance.IsFreezePeriod
-   Added Entity.GetOwner
-   Added Entity.SetOwner
-   Added Entity.GetParent
-   Added Entity.SetParent
-   Added Entity.IsAlive
-   Added Entity.IsWorld
-   Added Entity.TakeDamage
-   Added CSPlayerPawn.DropWeapon
-   Added CSWeaponData.GetDamage
-   Added CSWeaponData.GetRange
-   Added CSWeaponData.GetRangeModifier
-   Added CSWeaponData.GetPenetration

# [Community Maps, Charms, and More](https://steamcommunity.com/games/CSGO/announcements/detail/498333631688738073)

![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/e674d28bc6006f92f0645f9e93781e429540c837.png)

Let's get right into it. Today's update features new Wingman and Competitive community maps, along with brand new charms (including community designs), stickers, and more.

### Community Maps

From the mines of Golden to the moving train in Transit, we've got four new Community maps for you to check out. Golden and Palacio have been added to Competitive, Casual, and Deathmatch modes, and Rooftop and Transit have been added to Wingman.

### New Armory Content

It's a lil' HE grenade... for your gun. It doesn't explode, but it sure is  _charming_. Introducing the all new Dr. Boom Charms, now available in the Armory.

A few months ago we added charms to the workshop, and you responded. For some insight into the creative and occasionally twisted minds of the CS2 community, check out the Missing Link Community Charms in the Armory.

![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/9a588a3121139f437497d4a279e279f29f10998f.png)

Speaking of community designs, the Armory now features two brand new sticker collections, including the return of Sugarface!

[ ARMORY ] -   Added Missing Link Community Charms collection featuring 23 new charms created by Counter-Strike Workshop community artists.
-   Added Dr. Boom C...

[ MISC ]  

-   Updated collision around Mirage top of ladder hole.  
    
-   Updated R8 Revolver geometry and animation scale.  
    
-   sv_subtick_movement_view_angles will now only send subtick view angles to the server with other subtick events instead of sending them for every frame they change.  
    
-   Enabled Vulkan defragmentation to help alleviate texture streaming overhead.

[ MISC ]   -   Updated collision around Mirage top of ladder hole.   -   Updated R8 Revolver geometry and animation scale.   -   sv_subtick_movement_view_angles...

[ MAP SCRIPTING ]  

-   Updated tsconfig.json in the script_zoo, setting the target to "es2022" for more accurate type analysis.  
    
-   Changed point_script entity to no longer remove itself on a failed script load during spawn. Instead it will remain in an inactive state and listen for script changes if the game is running in tools mode.  
    
-   Fixed point_script entity to no longer potentially crash after an unsuccessful reload from an invalid script while running the game in tools mode.  
    
-   Changed point_script entity to hold onto the memory value returned by an Instance.OnBeforeReload callback until the next successful reload instead of forgetting it if the reload is unsuccessful.  
    
-   Changed methods expecting arguments of string type to now error instead of calling toString for arguments of the wrong type.  
    
-   Changed Instance.Msg and Instance.DebugScreenText to accept any type for the text value.  
    
-   Fixed a bug where RunScriptInput would crash the game when triggered with a null caller or activator.  
    
-   Removed Instance.OnGameEvent in favor of per-event registration methods. This gives us tools for stronger API stability and creates a consistent API for events that are not gameevents.  
    
-   Added Instance.DebugLine  
    
-   Added Instance.DebugBox  
    
-   Added Instance.OnPlayerConnect  
    
-   Added Instance.OnPlayerActivate  
    
-   Added Instance.OnPlayerDisconnect  
    
-   Added Instance.OnRoundStart  
    
-   Added Instance.OnRoundEnd  
    
-   Added Instance.OnBombPlant  
    
-   Added Instance.OnBombDefuse  
    
-   Added Instance.OnPlayerKill  
    
-   Added Instance.OnPlayerChat  
    
-   Added Instance.OnGunFire  
    
-   Added Instance.OnGrenadeThrow  
    
-   Added an overload to Instance.EntFireAtName that allows setting caller and activator  
    
-   Added an overload to Instance.EntFireAtTarget that allows setting caller and activator  
    
-   Added normal vector to the result of Instance.GetTraceHit  
    
-   Added Entity.GetGroundEntity  
    
-   Added CSWeaponBase.GetOwner  
    
-   Added CSPlayerController.GetName  
    
-   Added CSObserverPawn.GetOriginalPlayerController  
    
-   Added CSPlayerPawn.GetOriginalPlayerController  
    
-   Added CSPlayerPawn.IsCrouching  
    
-   Added CSPlayerPawn.IsCrouched  
    
-   Added CSPlayerPawn.IsNoclipping  
    
-   See maps/editor/zoo/scripts/point_script.d.ts for comprehensive details on the API  
    
-   Added "train_zoo.vmap" with all de_train assets and examples for mapmakers.

[ MAP SCRIPTING ]   -   Updated tsconfig.json in the script_zoo, setting the target to "es2022" for more accurate type analysis.   -   Changed point_script enti...

[ MAPS ]

-   Ancient
    -   Various player clipping fixes
-   Train
    -   Various player clipping fixes

[ MISC ]

-   Fixed a case where you couldn't start moving while wiggling the mouse.
-   Fixed a case where velocity was abnormally low while walking up ramps.

[ MAPS ] -   Ancient
    -   Various player clipping fixes
-   Train
    -   Various player clipping fixes [ MISC ] -   Fixed a case where you couldn't start mo...

[ MISC ]

-   Fixed a regression to view punch which affected weapon sprays.
    
-   Fixed a regression in server performance that caused frequent long server frames, primarily in drop-in drop-out modes.

[ MISC ] -   Fixed a regression to view punch which affected weapon sprays. -   Fixed a regression in server performance that caused frequent long server frames...

[ GENESIS COLLECTION ]

-   Customers in Belgium, Netherlands, and France can now unseal their Sealed Genesis Terminal items.
    
-   Fixed purchasing errors for users with Steam Wallet funds in Chilean Peso, Colombian Peso, Costa Rican Colón, Indonesian Rupiah, Indian Rupee, Japanese Yen, South Korean Won, Kazakhstani Tenge, New Taiwan Dollar, Ukrainian Hryvnia, Uruguayan Peso, and Vietnamese Dong.
    

[ ITEMS ]

-   Fixed position of the nametag and StatTrak module on Shadow Daggers.
    

[ MAP SCRIPTING ]

-   Added javascript to the list of asset types.
    
-   Fixed type declaration for the newAngles parameter of Entity.Teleport.
    
-   Fixed a bug where GetTraceHit would crash when the config parameter was not specified.
    

[ MISC ]

-   Improved timestep-independence of subtick movement acceleration.

[ GENESIS COLLECTION ] -   Customers in Belgium, Netherlands, and France can now unseal their Sealed Genesis Terminal items. -   Fixed purchasing errors for use...

[ GENESIS COLLECTION ]

-   The Genesis Collection is now available, featuring 17 finishes from community contributors.
-   Access items in the Genesis Collection via the Genesis Uplink Terminal, available as a weekly drop.

[ MAP SCRIPTING ]

-   Added cs_script, a JavaScript based scripting system for Counter-Strike maps.
-   Added script_zoo.vmap to demonstrate cs_script usage and functionality.

[ UI ]

-   Added ability to inspect another player's loadout when spectating.
-   Added zoom (mousewheel) and pan (shift+drag) to all inspect panels.

[ SOUND ]

-   Each grenade now has unique higher-fidelity sounds for draw, inspect, pin-pull, and throw.

[ MISC ]

-   Various improvements to subtick shooting consistency.

# [Show Off](https://steamcommunity.com/games/CSGO/announcements/detail/514095143786120352)

![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/d8dd05680b2b5b7a138702f141a9f982d1021dd6.png)

Hear that? It's the sound of a new update in CS2... and your grenades, which now have unique higher-fidelity sounds for draw, inspect, pin-pull, and throw. For community map makers, there's a new scripting system available along with some examples for you to check out. All that and more in today's update!

### Spectator Loadout

![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images//3381077/b26902d359f70916d03ac20ffeb0f952c0560969.png)

Finally, a reason to be happy your teammates are dead. While you're busy clutching, your teammates can peek at your full loadout, inspect your weapons, and possibly offer you unsolicited fashion advice. Stay alive, and show off the best of your collection!

### Genesis Collection

![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images//3381077/e2105aa13baf7a235ad428edf1471e827d546ea6.png)

Introducing the Genesis Collection, featuring 17 finishes from community contributors. Genesis Collection items can be accessed via Genesis Uplink Terminals, which are available as a weekly drop.

[_[See post for Genesis Collection weapon finish previews]_](https://steamcommunity.com/games/CSGO/announcements/detail/514095143786120352#:~:text=Introducing%20the%20Genesis%20Collection)

[ GENESIS COLLECTION ] -   The Genesis Collection is now available, featuring 17 finishes from community contributors.
-   Access items in the Genesis Collectio...

Show Off

[ MISC ]

-   Fixed an issue that would allow exec_async to continue executing in cheat protected servers resulting in random user input dropout.
    
-   Last chance to pick up the Gallery Case, Graphic Collection, and Character Craft stickers from The Armory.

[ MISC ] -   Fixed an issue that would allow exec_async to continue executing in cheat protected servers resulting in random user input dropout. -   Last chance...

[ MAPS ]

Agency

-   Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop ([Update Notes](https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/changelog/3339983232))
    

Grail

-   Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop ([Update Notes](https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/changelog/3246527710))
    

[ ANIMATION ]

-   Viewmodel animation fixes for the Bowie, Bayonet, Kukri, Nomad, Paracord, and Skeleton knives.
    

[ MISC ]

-   Improved performance when firing weapons.
    
-   Fixed a case where viewmodel motion due to view angle changes depended on the direction you were facing.

[ MAPS ] Agency -   Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update Notes) Grail -   Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop...

[ AUDIO ]

-   Fixed an issue that caused sound dropouts while playing Agency.

[ AUDIO ] -   Fixed an issue that caused sound dropouts while playing Agency....

[ MISC ]

-   Fixed an issue where player sounds would not visualize correctly on the minimap.
-   Fixed a crash when changing sound devices.
-   Fixed a case where sounds would play incorrectly as players move through water.
-   Fixed a case where viewmodel motion due to view angle changes misbehaved at certain frame rates.

[ UI ]

-   Minor fixes to the Loadout UI layout on certain resolutions.
-   Trade-protected and rental items now allow "Unfavorite for CT" action.

[ MAPS ]  
Ancient

-   Various grenade and player clipping fixes.

Shoots

-   Various grenade and player clipping fixes.

Grail

-   Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop ([Update Notes](https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/changelog/3246527710))

Agency

-   Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop ([Update Notes](https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/changelog/3339983232))

Dogtown

-   Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop ([Update Notes](https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/changelog/3414036782))

[ MISC ] -   Fixed an issue where player sounds would not visualize correctly on the minimap.
-   Fixed a crash when changing sound devices.
-   Fixed a case wh...

[ MISC ]  

-   Stability improvements when using multi-command input binds.  
    
-   Fixed issue where Jonathan Young music kit would loop incorrectly.

[ MISC ]   -   Stability improvements when using multi-command input binds.   -   Fixed issue where Jonathan Young music kit would loop incorrectly....

[ MAPS ]  
  
Ancient  

-   Restored some grenade lineup visuals.  
    
-   Misc clipping fixes.  
    

  
[ ANIMATION ]  

-   Fixed issues with the classic knife's inspect animations.  
    
-   Fixed the deploy for the Stiletto knife.  
    
-   Fixed the deploy for the Butterfly knife.  
    
-   Updated Talon knife inspect while 'fidgeting' to be more responsive.  
    
-   Adjusted Flip knife animation when inspecting immediately after deploying.  
    
-   Adjusted Bayonet knife animation when inspecting immediately after deploying.  
    

  
[ MISC ]  

-   Fixed a performance regression when creating bullet impact effects.  
    
-   View angle velocity now affects spectator target viewmodels the same way it affects local player viewmodels.  
    
-   Fixed a case where looping weapon inspects weren't networking to spectators.  
    
-   Fixed a bug where matchmaking was avoiding servers playing the nighttime version of Ancient.  
    
-   Removed legacy sprite-based shell casing fallback particle effects.  
    
-   Fixed case where overlapping smoke clouds would prematurely extinguish molotov fire.

[ MAPS ]   Ancient   -   Restored some grenade lineup visuals.   -   Misc clipping fixes.   [ ANIMATION ]   -   Fixed issues with the classic knife's inspect an...

[ MAPS ]  
  
Ancient  

-   Reverted "house" roof decorations near CT spawn.  
    
-   Restored the ability to wallbang the plywood in "cave".  
    
-   Various changes to the daytime soundscape.  
    
-   Fixed items getting stuck behind the rubble pile on T side of B.  
    
-   Player clipping adjustments.  
    

  
Shoots  

-   Player clipping adjustments.  
    

  
Ancient and Shoots  

-   More Ancient and Shoots source content is now available for community map makers in maps/editor/zoo/ancient_zoo.vmap.  
    

  
[ MISC ]  

-   Fixed knife slashes applying a 'dry' attack decal on wet surfaces.  
    
-   Fixed a case where clients would mispredict shots if the attack button was held across round respawn.  
    
-   Fixed a case where the viewmodel would stick to the camera when cl_lock_camera was set.  
    
-   Fixed a case where fullscreen windowed mode wasn't offering resolutions with extreme aspect ratios.  
    
-   Fixed a case where fullscreen windowed mode wasn't actually stretching to fill the screen.  
    
-   Fixed a case where relative mouse motion was incorrect on Linux.  
    
-   Various stability improvements.

[ MAPS ]   Ancient   -   Reverted "house" roof decorations near CT spawn.   -   Restored the ability to wallbang the plywood in "cave".   -   Various changes to...

[ MAPS ]

Ancient and Shoots

-   Added nighttime versions.
-   Refreshed all ancient materials to use latest CS2 shaders.
-   Added new blending options for ancient materials including wetness and moss.
-   Added "ancient_zoo.vmap" with all assets and blending examples for mapmakers.

[ ITEMS ]

-   Deluge Music Kit Box is now available for purchase in standard and StatTrak versions.
-   New Limited Time Item, the M4A1-S | Solitude, is now available in The Armory.

[ ANIMATION ]

-   Sawed-off shotgun deploy modified and fixed shell penetration on reload.
-   Improved deploy +quick inspect animations for all knives.
-   Improved deploy +quick inspect animations for the AK, Galil, AUG, PP-Bizon.
-   Improved deploy animations for the AWP, M4A4, M4A1-S.
-   Improved animations for legacy SSG08 models.
-   Removed the deploy inspect delay for most weapons.
-   Fixed XM1014 blocking crosshair during reload.

[ MISC ]

-   Rendering performance improvements across most maps.
-   Rendering resolution and aspect ratio can now be changed in fullscreen windowed mode.
-   fps_max can no longer be changed while connected to a server.
-   Fixed a case where certain weapons could be fired sooner after a re-deploy.

# [Tonight's Forecast: Rain-cient](https://steamcommunity.com/games/CSGO/announcements/detail/657081807721726188)

![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/5b69c6a8d08ad5d4b72068523adbd15db576a8d3.png)

It's a brand new day (and night) in CS2's tropical maps. Ancient and Shoots have gotten visual upgrades, and now have nighttime versions. The nighttime version of Ancient is only available in Casual and Deathmatch.

![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/1813e20b58e7ddf9d97065e14fcb2bbaa5158c5f.png)

Today we are releasing the Deluge Music Kit Box, featuring music kits from Adam Beyer, Ghost, HEALTH, James and the Cold Gun, Jonathan Young, Juelz, Killer Mike, PVRIS, Selective Response, and Tigercub.

We're also refreshing the Limited Time item in the Armory--the M4A1-S | Solitude is now available.

Ready to check out some night maps? Grab a cup of coffee and go go go!

[ MAPS ] Ancient and Shoots -   Added nighttime versions.
-   Refreshed all ancient materials to use latest CS2 shaders.
-   Added new blending options for anci...

Tonight's Forecast: Rain-cient

[ GAMEPLAY ]

-   Fixed a bug that would allow you to inspect a grenade after priming.
-   Fixed a bug that would prevent firstperson viewmodel lag.
-   Molotov again uses the correct fire particle.
-   Incendiary and smoke grenades now play the correct sounds.
-   Adjusted firstperson molotov audio and particle event timing.
-   Fixed a bug that would cause bhopping penalty to continue to accumulate even when jump had not been pressed.
-   Bhopping jump spam clock now starts at the instant the input is registered, rather than then end of the subtick where that command was processed.

[ MAPS ]  
Jura

-   Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop.

[ GAMEPLAY ] -   Fixed a bug that would allow you to inspect a grenade after priming.
-   Fixed a bug that would prevent firstperson viewmodel lag.
-   Molotov ...

[ GAMEPLAY ]  

-   Fixed a case where weapons (including dropped bombs) would appear in the wrong location.  
    
-   Weapons can be fired immediately after a redeploy if reloading was cancelled before adding ammo.

[ GAMEPLAY ]   -   Fixed a case where weapons (including dropped bombs) would appear in the wrong location.   -   Weapons can be fired immediately after a redep...

[ GAMEPLAY ]

-   Fixed a case where weapons could be fired prematurely due to a redeploy after a reload
-   Fixed a case where movement button changes were ignored while adjusting view angles at very high frame rates
-   Fixed a case where air strafing would result in higher than usual velocities
-   Speculative fix for a rare case where the dropped bomb appears in the wrong location

[ MISC ]

-   Various bug fixes and and changes to first-person animations and sounds
-   Fixed various nametag and StatTrak positions
-   Various fixes for AWP materials
-   Speculative fix for a rare case where holstered weapons appear attached to the deployed weapon
-   Fixed a bug where the CS2 music kit was replaced by the CS:GO music kit
-   Fixed a vote UI bug sometimes displaying vote result of another team's vote

[ MAPS ]  
Inferno

-   Fixed a gap on the first stack at bombsite B

Overpass

-   Fixed clipping on the T fountain stairs

[ GAMEPLAY ] -   Fixed a case where weapons could be fired prematurely due to a redeploy after a reload
-   Fixed a case where movement button changes were igno...

[ ANIMATION ]

-   The animation system in CS2 is in the process of being upgraded to AnimGraph2, which requires reauthoring existing game content. Today's update replaces all first-person animations, including weapon deploy, firing, reload, and inspect animations
-   Replaced/updated all chicken animations

[ GAMEPLAY ]

-   Improvements to damage prediction when shooting while moving
-   Shotgun reloads will no longer resume automatically after being interrupted
-   Fixed several cases where a player would get stuck on map geometry while surfing (i.e., on surf maps)

[ AUDIO ]

-   Fixed a case where individual player voice volume adjustments weren't working correctly
-   Various improvements to weapon reload and draw sounds in conjunction with AnimGraph2 updates.
-   Added new speed-sensitive sounds that play while surfing (can be turned on with sv_surf_sounds, and can be adjusted via snd_surf_volume_inair, snd_surf_volume_map, snd_surf_volume_slide)
-   Various improvements to ambient sound content for community map makers

[ MISC ]

-   The Community Server Browser will now open in the Steam Overlay when playing in fullscreen exclusive mode

[ MAPS ]  
Overpass

-   Breakable glass added to B doors
-   Adjusted Heaven railing
-   Adjusted angle of truck on A site
-   Blocked view from truckbed to stairs
-   Moved up wall behind dumpster, by A stairs
-   Adjusted texturing on dumpster back wall
-   Removed some grass near A site
-   Flattened tops of broken walls near B site
-   Re-enabled wires around the map

Train

-   Added new cover on A site by Hell train
-   Added new cover and adjusted platform on B site outside of Z
-   Added new cover in Upper B halls
-   Adjusted cover in Ivy
-   Removed horizontal stripes on large doors in A site
-   Raised CT side platform in B
-   Adjusted lighting on B site
-   Adjusted clipping throughout

Inferno

-   Church windows opened above Coffins
-   Church garden pathway narrowed by entrance door and widened by Coffins
-   Adjusted shape of first box on B site
-   Repairs on A site balcony railing have been completed
-   Curbs removed along Mid
-   Arch light moved to ceiling
-   Adjusted Banana visuals to improve player legibility
-   Adjusted props throughout

Dogtown

-   Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop ([Update Notes](https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/changelog/3414036782?snr=2___))

[ ANIMATION ] -   The animation system in CS2 is in the process of being upgraded to AnimGraph2, which requires reauthoring existing game content. Today's updat...

![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images//3381077/f780ca0f8f1f5561b4f72030672ed657382ecd9a.png)

[Premier Season Three](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/730/view/529852487375519751)  begins today!

It's time to start working toward your Season Three Medal. As before, the color of your medal will correspond to the highest CS Rating achieved during the season, and the bars will reflect your total wins, with one bar for every 25 (up to five bars). To be eligible for a medal, you'll need an account in good standing, 25 Premier match wins, and an active CSR at the end of the season.

### New for Season 3

With the new season comes an update to the Active Duty Map Pool: Overpass is back in, and Anubis is out.

There are a few gameplay changes with Season Three. Fire from the incendiary grenade now spreads faster, occupying space rapidly to counter rushing Ts. The MP9 has gotten a bit of a nerf, with a harder to control spray and substantially less jumping accuracy. There's also a change to the CT economy: win or lose, CTs now receive a shared team award for each T eliminated in the round, so the more you win and the closer you keep your losses, the more you'll have to spend.

### Trade Protected Items

Today we are introducing a new feature to help keep your Counter-Strike items secure. In the unlikely event that you lose control of your account or were the target of a scam by a bad actor, you may reverse all Counter-Strike item trades from the last 7 days.

Obviously we hope you'll never need it, but you can review your recent trades and find the trade reversal feature on the Trade History page on your Steam Account. For more information about what happens when trades are reversed, visit the [FAQ](https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/365F-4BEE-2AE2-7BDD)

----------

#### Premier Season Three

-   Premier Season Three is now open for business
    
-   Added Overpass to the Active Duty Map Pool
    
-   Removed Anubis from the Active Duty Map Pool
    

#### GAMEPLAY

-   Incendiary Grenade - incendiary grenade fire spreads more rapidly
    
-   MP9 - increased recoil magnitude and substantially reduced jumping accuracy
    
-   In Competitive modes, Counter-Terrorists now receive a $50 team award for each Terrorist eliminated in a round
    

## [Extra notes](https://steamdb.info/patchnotes/19236816/#extra-notes)

### What is Trade Protection?

Trade Protection is a feature some games support that allow you to reverse recent trades, designed to help if you lost items after losing control of your account.

When a trade involving items from a game supporting Trade Protection is confirmed, the items are delivered immediately, and you can equip and play with them in-game.

For the next 7 days, the items are considered Trade Protected, and cannot be consumed, modified, or transferred. Once the 7 day period expires, the Trade Protected status expires, and the trade can no longer be reversed.

### How does this help protect my Steam account?

In the unlikely event that you lose control of your account due to malware or phishing, you will have a 7-day period in which you can reverse trades containing items from Trade Protected games.

### Which games have Trade Protected items?

Currently, the only game supporting Trade Protected items is Counter-Strike 2. As we learn more about this, we plan to make this available to other games on Steam.

### Which items are Trade Protected?

This is a per-game option, which means all Counter-Strike 2 items are Trade Protected for 7 days after being received in trade. Items from games that are Trade Protected will be clearly marked in your Steam Inventory and the Steam Trading interface. It is not possible to mix Protected and non-Protected items in the same trade.

You can identify Trade Protected items in your Steam inventory:

![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images//39983882/0ddebe968bc22897b47aae6d18d294c6f7a37d5e.png)

### How do I reverse trades? Do I need to write into Steam Support?

First, make sure you're in control of your Steam account. If you need help regaining control, or aren't sure whether someone else has access to your account, please [contact Steam Support directly](https://help.steampowered.com/).

You can review the list of your trades containing Trade Protected items, and begin the process of reversing them, directly from your [Trade History](https://steamcommunity.com/my/tradehistory) page.

When you choose to reverse trades, all trades containing Trade Protected items will be reversed. All items from those trades will be returned to their previous owners and your account will be restricted from trading and using the Steam Community Market for 30 days to avoid future security-related incidents.

### Which trades are reversible?

Only trades that were created as Trade Protected (displaying the yellow Trade Protected item shield) can be reversed. Trades prior to this option's availability cannot be reversed and cannot be modified by Steam Support.

### Can you help me remove the 30 day trade and market cooldowns?

Unfortunately, Steam Support cannot modify trade and market cooldowns associated with reversing trades.

### Why can't I combine items from a Trade Protected game and another game in a trade?

All items in a trade need to have the same level of protection. Counter-Strike 2 items, because they offer trade protection, cannot be traded for items from games without trade protection.

### What happens to trade holds?

If you confirm trades without using the mobile app, your items will still be held for 15 days. These items can be consumed, modified, and transferred immediately after the trade hold expires.

! Premier Season Three  begins today! It's time to start working toward your Season Three Medal. As before, the color of your medal will correspond to the highe...

Season Two: Episode One

[ MISC ]  

-   Added a description note to Souvenir Highlight Packages explaining that they will become tradable and marketable after 7 days.  
    
-   Various stability improvements.

[ MISC ]   -   Added a description note to Souvenir Highlight Packages explaining that they will become tradable and marketable after 7 days.   -   Various stab...

[ AUSTIN 2025 MAJOR ]

-   Champions Autographs Capsule is now available for purchase, congratulations to Team Vitality!
-   Highlight Souvenir Packages can now be acquired for the Playoff matches.

[ MISC ]

-   Added in-game lobby voice chat and voice chat during Premier Pick/Ban phase.
-   Fixed bad command flows in point_servercommand entities.
-   Fixed community maps not reloading correctly with "restart" command.
-   Buy binds are now disabled during halftime freeze phase.
-   Fixed scoreboard column text formatting in Japanese.

# [BLAST.tv Austin Major Champions](https://steamcommunity.com/games/CSGO/announcements/detail/529850584204838952)

#### Team Vitality cap off a dominant start to 2025 with a Major Championship

![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images//3381077/295fc91153ac46320f142edffbd45c4e5b31c394.png)

Over four days, the Moody Center in Austin, Texas hosted Team Vitality's coronation as the best Counter-Strike team on the planet.

Facing The MongolZ in the Grand Finals, Team Vitality lost the opening map 13:5, then stormed back on the next two, winning 13:4 on Dust II and 13:6 on Inferno to win the BLAST.tv Austin Major and the organization's second Major Championship.

![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/13f607e38001ed765a63729028036855b884c715.png)  
To celebrate, today we are releasing the Major Champions Capsule, featuring Paper, Foil, Holo, and Gold stickers autographed by one of the Champions from Team Vitality.

And for the first time, we are introducing Souvenir Charms. Each Playoff Stage Souvenir comes with a Souvenir Charm that contains a highlight from the match.

Finally, Season Two of Premier ends on July 14th. To receive your Premier Season Two Medal, you must have 25 Season Two Premier wins and a visible CSR when the Season concludes.

See you soon for Premier Season Three!

[ AUSTIN 2025 MAJOR ] -   Champions Autographs Capsule is now available for purchase, congratulations to Team Vitality!
-   Highlight Souvenir Packages can now ...

BLAST.tv Austin Major Champions

The BLAST.tv Austin Major is fast approaching!  
  
Activate your Austin 2025 Viewer Pass and set your Pick'Ems before the first matches start, and you'll be well on your way to upgrading your Challenge Coin and earning Souvenir Tokens. Speaking of which...  
  

### Souvenir Highlight Packages

  
Just like previous Majors, you'll have the opportunity to claim a memento from the match of your choice. But this time, if you choose a **playoff match**, you'll receive an _all new_ Souvenir Highlight Package.  
  
Available exclusively for playoff stage matches, Souvenir Highlight Packages contain a souvenir weapon with an attached charm that features a video highlight from the playoff map you selected. Your weapon's description will include information about the highlight, and you can view the attached clip in your CS2 inventory, in Steam, or while spectating a teammate in-match.  
  
![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/43fc8779bd35f9f8ef4244d4fa7581aea714a322.png)  
We're excited for everyone to get their chance to pick up a playoffs-exclusive Souvenir Highlight Package, but they will take some time to put together. So stay tuned—Souvenir Highlight Packages will be redeemable shortly after the Major comes to a close!

The BLAST.tv Austin Major is fast approaching!   Activate your Austin 2025 Viewer Pass and set your Pick'Ems before the first matches start, and you'll be well ...

Capture the Moment

Like a dust storm on the horizon, the [BLAST.TV Austin Major](https://blast.tv/cs/austin-major-2025) is fast approaching. Join us June 3rd as the first stage of the major gets underway!  
  

## Pick'Em and Stick'Em

Featuring more teams than ever before, this Major promises to be the most competitive yet. And you can start supporting your favorite teams today with the Austin 2025 Viewer Pass!  
  
![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/35cdb694da776a40377c9c4a2fa29ebf07d38f5d.png)  
Your activated Austin 2025 Viewer Pass includes a coin that you can upgrade by playing the Pick'Em challenge, along with unlimited team graffiti for the duration of the event so you can show your support everywhere you play. You'll also have the opportunity to earn (and purchase) Souvenir Tokens, redeemable for a memento from the match of your choice.  
  
![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/b9ccae936af6a1bf8ef076140595e8cec37c7a81.png)  
Along with the Viewer Pass and Pick'Em Challenge, today we're releasing tournament stickers featuring the logos of every participating team and the autograph of every participating player. With a bit of Texas flair, Austin Major stickers can be found in a variety of finishes so you can find the perfect look for your collection.  
  
![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/85a9d07d5ef8006de47176a7be56cafc64ac14e3.png)  
So mark your calendar, dust off your boots, and join us in Austin for Counter-Strike's biggest Major yet!  
  

## Stick to Your Guns

  
But that's not all!  
  
We've partnered with Games Workshop to celebrate the Warhammer Skulls 2025 event by releasing four Warhammer 40,000-themed sticker capsules.  
  
Themed after Warhammer 40,000 decal sheets, you'll find the Warhammer 40,000 Adeptus Astartes, Traitor Astartes, Imperium, and Xenos Sticker Capsules in-game now!  
  
![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/edb17546cd7f439b4baab2a311a94c5557c9eafc.png)

Like a dust storm on the horizon, the BLAST.TV Austin Major is fast approaching. Join us June 3rd as the first stage of the major gets underway!   Featuring mor...

BLAST.TV Austin Major 2025

[ GAMEPLAY ]  

-   Rendered viewangle adjustments due to recoil are now calculated per frame.

[ GAMEPLAY ]   -   Rendered viewangle adjustments due to recoil are now calculated per frame....

[ MAPS ]  
Jura:  

-   Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop ([Update Notes](https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/changelog/3261289969)).

[ MAPS ]  
Jura:   -   Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update Notes)....

[ GAMEPLAY ]  

-   Deathmatch mode now allows unbalanced teams.  
    

  
[ GRAPHICS ]  

-   Fixed a case where molotov and incendiary fire was visible through the AK-47 viewmodel.  
    
-   Fixed a case where stickers covering the gap on the front grip of the AK-47 weren't lit correctly in left hand mode.  
    
-   Fixed a case where inventory item icons rendered incorrectly while scoped in-game.  
    

  
[ AUDIO ]  

-   Shortened front end of the AK-47 fire sound.  
    
-   Reduced delay for body shot impact sounds from the attacker perspective.  
    
-   Body shot impact sounds from the attacker perspective will momentarily reduce the volume of weapon fire and ambience to help ensure feedback remains audible.

[ GAMEPLAY ]   -   Deathmatch mode now allows unbalanced teams.   [ GRAPHICS ]   -   Fixed a case where molotov and incendiary fire was visible through the AK-4...

[ GAMEPLAY ]  

-   Fixed a bug where weapons purchased with "Buy & Throw" could be refunded after firing.  
    

  
[ PREMIER ]  

-   Season Two world and regional leaderboards are now populated.  
    

  
[ MISC ]  

-   Added HUD "Glow Weapon with Rarity Color" setting.  
    
-   Minimally scraped stickers now cover over the gap on the front grip of the AK-47.

[ GAMEPLAY ]   -   Fixed a bug where weapons purchased with "Buy & Throw" could be refunded after firing.   [ PREMIER ]   -   Season Two world and regional lead...

[ MAPS ]  

-   Fixed a bug where searching for Defusal Group Alpha would lead to Anubis and Defusal Group Delta would lead to Vertigo.  
    

  
Jura:  

-   Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop ([Update Notes](https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/changelog/3261289969)).  
    

  
Grail:  

-   Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop ([Update Notes](https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/changelog/3246527710)).  
    

  
Brewery:  

-   Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop ([Update Notes](https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/changelog/3070290240)).  
    

  
Dogtown:  

-   Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop ([Update Notes](https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/changelog/3414036782)).  
    

  
[ AUDIO ]  

-   Remastered various UI sounds.  
    

  
[ MISC ]  

-   Various crash fixes and stability improvements.  
    
-   Various fixes for running on Linux with SDL_VIDEODRIVER=wayland.

[ MAPS ]   -   Fixed a bug where searching for Defusal Group Alpha would lead to Anubis and Defusal Group Delta would lead to Vertigo.   Jura:   -   Updated to ...

[ MISSIONS ]  

-   Fixed a case where mission progress appeared to be reset when reconnecting to a match in-progress.  
    

  
[ MAPS ]  

-   Grail:  
    -   Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop ([Update Notes](https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/changelog/3246527710)).  
        

  
[ GRAPHICS ]  

-   Fixed a case where fire was visible through smoke.  
    

  
[ AUDIO ]  

-   Various UI sound bug fixes and tweaks.  
    

  
[ MISC ]  

-   Various crash fixes and stability improvements.

[ MISSIONS ]   -   Fixed a case where mission progress appeared to be reset when reconnecting to a match in-progress.   [ MAPS ]   -   Grail:  
    -   Updated ...

[ MISSIONS ]

-   Added Weekly Missions, which can be entered though the main menu or play menu.
-   Players receive one mission each week.
-   The weekly mission expires after 7 days and rewards XP for completion.

[ MAPS ]

-   Removed community maps Basalt, Edin, Palais, and Whistle from all game modes.
-   Added community maps Jura, Grail, and Agency to Competitive, Casual, and Deathmatch modes.
-   Added community maps Dogtown and Brewery to Wingman mode.
-   Re-organized Casual and Deathmatch map groups.
    -   Defusal Group Alpha: Dust 2, Mirage, Inferno, Vertigo.
    -   Defusal Group Delta: Train, Anubis, Ancient, Overpass, Nuke.
    -   Community Map Group: Jura, Grail, Agency.
    -   Hostage Group: Office, Italy.

[ AUDIO ]

-   Added "Main Menu Ambience Volume" setting.
-   Fixed some cases where shooting visible enemies over the top of smoke would not play an attacker feedback sound.
-   Fixed some cases where gameplay sounds were inaudible or would skip.
-   Removed snd_setmixer, snd_setmixlayer, snd_soundmixer_setmixlayer_amount, and snd_soundmixer_set_trigger_factor console commands.

[ MISC ]

-   Fixed a bug where input bindings to scancode56 (US English key "/") wouldn't persist across app launches.
-   Lobby invites from players marked with "Block All Communication" in Steam will now be ignored in-game.

# [Mission Possible](https://steamcommunity.com/games/CSGO/announcements/detail/529846144626327819)

![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/74125f34915a42edb24b0c67bd448297217069b1.png?quality=lossless)

Today's update includes several community maps, a rearranging of casual and deathmatch map groups, and the introduction of weekly missions!

### Weekly Missions

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, can be completed for bonus XP. Each week you'll get a new mission, and you can access your mission in the Main Menu and in the Play Menu.

### Community Maps

Today we welcome a host of new community maps: Jura, Grail and Agency have been added to Competitive, Casual, and Deathmatch modes, and Dogtown and Brewery have been added to Wingman. And it's easier than ever to play community maps—Jura, Grail, and Agency can be found in the new Community Map Group.

![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/533154f720195f2032a302a5fed0a785dafbfb21.png?quality=lossless)

![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/0521b3dbaf187b3ff154d0efa5e23c3dd829943b.png?quality=lossless)

![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/342e88dbbef797238e60a492e95eb47e82687e8f.png?quality=lossless)

![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/afa0f29d86f969c4e8f7cf3ab3f00ebc5e84750e.png?quality=lossless)

![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/7d152e290ec0d02e1d47167682bfb60132411e96.png?quality=lossless)

All this and more ([particularly for fans of binding keys to "/"](https://steamdb.info/patchnotes/18380903/#)) in today's update, so jump into some community maps and see what's new!

[ MISSIONS ] -   Added Weekly Missions, which can be entered though the main menu or play menu.
-   Players receive one mission each week.
-   The weekly missio...

Mission Possible

[ WEEKLY CARE PACKAGE ]

-   Added three all-new weapon collections to the Weekly Care Package drop list: Ascent, Boreal, and Radiant
-   Removed four weapon collections from the Weekly Care Package drop list: Bank, Italy, Lake, and the original Train collection

[ ARMORY ]

-   Added new Armory Content:
    -   The Train 2025 Collection
    -   The Fever Case
    -   A new Limited Edition Item: the XM1014 | Solitude

[ MAPS ]

_Inferno_

-   Adjusted Banana to more closely match the size of the CS:GO version
-   Simplified background behind T ramp
-   Simplified view into Pit
-   Simplified background of Bombsite B
-   Removed step on sides of Arch hallway
-   Removed pixel gap at Coffin
-   Adjusted crates on steps up to balcony so players step up reliably
-   Adjusted or removed props throughout map
-   Adjusted Player and Grenade collision throughout map

_Train_

-   Fixed a bug where player shadows would render through windows above A main
-   Fixed some holes in the world
-   Simplified back wall by door to Z
-   Simplified background by upper B entrance
-   Shortened overhead roof rail in A site, to make it easier to throw utility into site
-   Replaced see-through grating on catwalk outside of Z door
-   Replaced see-through fences at top if Ivy with solid version
-   Simplified brick wall by Ivy
-   Fixed grenade collision on upper B arch

# [Spring Forward](https://steamcommunity.com/games/CSGO/announcements/detail/529842339955343454)

![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/e29c263c209cdc7d1da7fc9f4543ef6c3ec0c4cd.png?quality=lossless)

New weekly care package drop collections, Spring cleaning on Inferno and Train, and an update to content in the Armory—today's update contains a little something for everyone!

### New Drop Collections

Your weekly care packages just got a bit more interesting. Three new weapon collections have been added to the care package drop list, so keep an eye out for items from the all-new Ascent, Boreal, and Radiant collections. With over 70 new finishes, these collections feature a wide range of styles from solid colors, gold reliefs, camo patterns, custom paint jobs and more.

![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/601d33cc08e6cdff60dd5e06607c93abaab4df8a.png?quality=lossless)

![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/03db35cc824943a55ab73415c613d6fe91853b4b.png?quality=lossless)

![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/16ce891176919f3728f08b206dc33f1ad702132a.png?quality=lossless)

### Spring cleaning on Inferno and Train

We're also tidying up a few maps. Inferno and Train have undergone some Spring cleaning. You'll notice cleaner surfaces, less clutter, and a slightly wider banana.

![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/b55c104f0c2cc312b2e6eb83c5811634910b8699.png?quality=lossless)

### New additions to the Armory

The Armory has received some new offerings, beginning with the all-new Fever Case, featuring 17 weapon finishes from community contributors and Shattered Web knives in Chroma finishes:

[_[See post for Fever Case weapon finish previews]_](https://steamcommunity.com/games/CSGO/announcements/detail/529842339955343454#:~:text=New%20additions%20to%20the%20Armory)

And with Train releasing earlier this year, its collection gets a revamp featuring designs inspired by the map's graffiti, location, and more:

[_[See post for Train 2025 Collection weapon finish previews]_](https://steamcommunity.com/games/CSGO/announcements/detail/529842339955343454#:~:text=Train%20releasing%20earlier%20this%20year%2C%20its%20collection)

And one more thing, we have added a new Limited Edition Item: the XM1014 | Solitude. Its mountainous pattern comes in a wide range of variations:

What are you waiting for? Jump into a match and check out what's new!

[ WEEKLY CARE PACKAGE ] -   Added three all-new weapon collections to the Weekly Care Package drop list: Ascent, Boreal, and Radiant
-   Removed four weapon col...

Spring Forward

[ MAPS ]  

-   Updated Basalt to the latest version from Steam Workshop ([Update Notes](https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/changelog/3329258290))

  
  
[ WORKSHOP ]  

-   Added ability to author and submit patterns for the Missing Link Charm to Counter-Strike 2 Steam Workshop.

[ MAPS ]   -   Updated Basalt to the latest version from Steam Workshop (Update Notes) [ WORKSHOP ]   -   Added ability to author and submit patterns for the Mi...

[ MAPS ]  

-   Inferno
    -   Fixed roof geometry at church that was visible from boiler entrance.

  
  
[ MISC ]  

-   Fixed a case where voice chat would break after unloading a Steam Workshop map.  
    
-   Fixed a case where game client would crash if certain community server plugins were restricting networking of player entities.  
    
-   Fixed several bugs in applying patches UI.

[ MAPS ]   -   Inferno
    -   Fixed roof geometry at church that was visible from boiler entrance. [ MISC ]   -   Fixed a case where voice chat would break aft...

[ UI ]  

-   Fixed sizing and scaling of UI elements shared between buy menu and in-game HUD.  
    
-   Fixed a bug with armor display for CSTV spectators.  
    
-   Updated alternate AK-47 inspect animation.

  
  
[ WORKSHOP ]  

-   Increased supported upload size for Counter-Strike 2 Steam Workshop Maps to 3 GB.

[ UI ]   -   Fixed sizing and scaling of UI elements shared between buy menu and in-game HUD.   -   Fixed a bug with armor display for CSTV spectators.   -   Up...

[ PREMIER ]  

-   Adjusted the logic that determines when players are too far apart in CS Rating to participate in matchmaking together as a party. In most cases, players who used to play together as a party in Premier Season One will be able to party together in Premier Season Two.

  
  
[ UI ]  

-   Added "Get Service Medal" UI element directly to the main menu profile card.  
    
-   Fixed a case where main menu profiles were missing display medals.  
    
-   Updated Dust II radar image to be more accurate.

  
  
[ MISC ]  

-   Fixed a case where inspect or reload button presses could cause prediction errors.

[ PREMIER ]   -   Adjusted the logic that determines when players are too far apart in CS Rating to participate in matchmaking together as a party. In most case...

[ MISC ]  

-   Fixed AUG scope stencil filter bug near water surfaces.  
    
-   Fixed Premier progress bar not displaying properly in low resolutions.  
    
-   Fixed certain UI panels not rendering transparently when using CMAA2 and HDR performance settings simultaneously.  
    
-   Improved dynamic radar scale to snap size when a newly discovered enemy/C4 enters radar view, but still shrink gradually when enemy/C4 disappears and enough time passes.  
    
-   Fixed radar scale settings UI to support full range of radar scale from 0.25 to 1.0 values.  
    
-   Fixed sounds from Train inspect scenery not getting cleared when going back to the main menu.  
    
-   Fixed misprediction error smoothing near walls to avoid clipping through walls.  
    
-   Fixed cloth simulation bug on loopback=1 local servers.

[ MISC ]   -   Fixed AUG scope stencil filter bug near water surfaces.   -   Fixed Premier progress bar not displaying properly in low resolutions.   -   Fixed ...

[ MAPS ]  

-   Basalt - updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop ([Update Notes](https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/changelog/3329258290)).

  
[ MISC ]  

-   Activated Premier Season Two progress indicator in the play menu.  
    
-   Fixed regressions with AUG/SG scope graphics.

[ MAPS ]   -   Basalt - updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update Notes). [ MISC ]   -   Activated Premier Season Two progress indicator...

[ PREMIER ]

-   Premier Season Two is here, and Premier matchmaking has resumed
-   Every player who earned a CS Rating during Season One will receive a commemorative Premier Season One Medal which includes detailed Season Statistics
-   Every player will have their CS Rating recalibrated based on their Season One performance, and will need to re-establish their CS Rating by winning 10 matches
-   Train has been added to the Active Duty map pool
-   Vertigo has been removed from the Active Duty map pool

[ GAMEPLAY ]

-   M4A4 price reduced to $2,900
-   FAMAS accuracy improved and price reduced to $1,950
-   Reduced crouching accuracy for the MP9, MP5-SD, and MP7
-   Adjusted scope dot on AUG/SG to be more useable at range

[ UI ]

-   Added a new radar dynamic zoom option that will grow or shrink the radar to include your team mates, bomb and other detected elements
-   Adjusted grenade order in spectator UI to match weapon selection order
-   Increased brightness of carried C4 in UI

[ MAPS ]

-   Train
    -   Removed a boost angle from Long Dog to Bombsite A
    -   Fixed lighting artifacts on double-sided materials

[ MISC ]

-   Added fallback logic to allow playing incomplete demo files, either copied from an ongoing live match or recovered after a game server crash
-   Fixed an exploit where users could use secondary fire on R8 Revolver and then sell it back
-   Counter-strafe summaries are now available in game server log data distributed via log address in addition to console logs

# [Season's Greetings](https://steamcommunity.com/games/CSGO/announcements/detail/520830071182721029)

![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/27075ac8616a5975d67bc7b304c757c0f79c3c6f.png)

Welcome to Premier Season Two.

If you haven't heard the news, here's what's new in Season Two. Vertigo is out, Train is in, the M4A4 is more... A4-dable... and we've tweaked the FAMAS.

Season Two runs from now through the Austin Major, at which point players who meet the requirements will be awarded a Premier Season Two Medal. The color will correspond to your highest CS Rating achieved during the season, and the bars will reflect your total wins, with one bar for every 25—up to five bars.

To earn your Premier Season Two Medal, you'll need an account in good standing, 25 Premier match wins, and an active CSR at the end of the season.

Premier matchmaking is now open for business, so hit the queue and start racking up those wins!

[ PREMIER ] -   Premier Season Two is here, and Premier matchmaking has resumed
-   Every player who earned a CS Rating during Season One will receive a commemo...

Season's Greetings

[ PREMIER ]

-   Premier Season One is now over, and Premier matchmaking has been temporarily disabled.

# [Seasons Change](https://steamcommunity.com/games/CSGO/announcements/detail/520829437562848129)

![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/27075ac8616a5975d67bc7b304c757c0f79c3c6f.png)

![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/752a115784870febdc4da7bf1b4bd2fdaea0d3d5.png)

Next week we will say "goodbye" to Premier Season One, and "hello" to Season Two. To celebrate, every player who earned a CS Rating during Season One will receive a commemorative Premier Season One Medal. Your medal includes detailed Season Statistics that you can view by clicking on the medal in your inventory. Review your Season One highs and lows with graphs of your CSR and playtime, or view your map-specific stats to find areas of improvement for Season Two.

As we transition to Season Two, there'll be one day of Premier downtime during which your CS Rating will be recalibrated for the new season based on your Season One performance. At the start of the new Season you will need to re-establish your CS Rating by winning 10 matches.

Season Two comes with some changes. Train is in and Vertigo is out, the M4A4 is a bit less expensive, and the FAMAS has some improvements to its standing and crouching accuracy (along with a price cut).

And when Season Two comes to a close after the Austin Major, players who meet the requirements will be awarded a Premier Season Two Medal. The color will correspond to your highest CS Rating achieved during the season, and the bars will reflect your total wins, with one bar for every 25—up to five bars.

To earn your Premier Season Two Medal, you'll need an account in good standing, 25 Premier match wins, and an active CSR at the end of the season.

So clear out your calendar, because Season Two is about to begin!

[ PREMIER ] -   Premier Season One is now over, and Premier matchmaking has been temporarily disabled. ! ! Next week we will say "goodbye" to Premier Season One...

Seasons Change

[ MISC ]  

-   Minor performance optimization for some CPU-bound cases.  
    
-   Follow recoil setting during spectating will now obey spectator target's crosshair setting if target's crosshair is shown.  
    
-   Added support for updating existing map annotations on Steam Workshop. For example use "workshop_annotation_submit 123456" to update your submission ID=123456 found in the workshop URL. Passing an ID that does not belong to you will create a brand new submission. After the first update the ID will get embedded in the annotation file and you can submit more changes without having to provide the ID again.

[ MISC ]   -   Minor performance optimization for some CPU-bound cases.   -   Follow recoil setting during spectating will now obey spectator target's crosshair...

[ MISC ]  

-   Updating Steam libraries for Linux game servers to the latest version of Steam Client Beta  
    
-   Improved Linux game servers ability to reconnect to Steam after a disconnection  
    
-   Stability improvements

[ MISC ]   -   Updating Steam libraries for Linux game servers to the latest version of Steam Client Beta   -   Improved Linux game servers ability to reconnect...

[ SHANGHAI MAJOR ]  

-   Shanghai 2024 Major sticker capsules are now on sale for 75% off

  
[ ARMORY ]  

-   _Desert Eagle | Heat Treated_  is no longer available to claim from The Armory

  
[ MISC ]  

-   Fixed finger placement during Huntsman knife in-game inspect animation  
    
-   Fixed a bug where grenade icons weren't disappearing on the spectator map  
    
-   Fixed a case when spectator icon could show up at the wrong time on the radar  
    
-   Fixed a bug related to changing inspect scenery while inspecting knives

[ SHANGHAI MAJOR ]   -   Shanghai 2024 Major sticker capsules are now on sale for 75% off [ ARMORY ]   -   _Desert Eagle | Heat Treated_  is no longer available...

[ MAPS ]  

-   Train  
    
    -   Fixed various minor visual bugs and gaps in world  
        
    -   Added dirt and wetness onto crates and tarps where appropriate  
        
    -   Widened opening on A site between Hell and Tunnels  
        
    -   Opened container door on back of the train near Ivy/Tunnels  
        
    -   Added dumpster by ivy  
        
    -   Added barrels in A site cubby  
        
    -   Pushed back T spawns a little  
        
    
      
    

[ MISC ]  

-   Fixed a case where ragdolls could get created with extreme initial velocities  
    
-   Added markup for individual matches in Steam Game Recording timeline  
    
-   Fixed a regression where deploying weapons weren't allowing immediate inspecting  
    
-   Fixed fingers crossing into butterfly knife geometry during inspect animation  
    
-   Fixed weekly care package preview of weapon cases not having a close button  
    
-   When moving away from annotation nodes, required grenade is no longer removed

[ MAPS ]   -   Train       -   Fixed various minor visual bugs and gaps in world       -   Added dirt and wetness onto crates and tarps where appropriate       ...

[ MAPS ]

-   Inferno
    -   Adjusted clipping on stairs under balcony

[ MISC ]

-   Fixed offset discrepancy in legacy SSG08 model.
-   Fixed stickers mask on legacy Dual Elites magazine model.
-   Fixed Dual Elite pistol holster floating off the local firstperson leg model.
-   Fixed a regression in grenade interactions with ragdolls.
-   Fixed a bug where +attack2 and +lookatweapon composite binding could get silenced weapon into an inconsistent silencer state.

[ MAPS ] -   Inferno
    -   Adjusted clipping on stairs under balcony [ MISC ] -   Fixed offset discrepancy in legacy SSG08 model.
-   Fixed stickers mask on l...

[ MAPS ]  

-   Inferno  
    
    -   Adjusted clipping on scaffolding on B site
    
      
    

[ MISC ]  

-   Fixed a problem on team select screen for servers with no auto-select time limit.  
    
-   Fixed a regression with annotation_load command.  
    
-   Fixed a crash for `give item_assaultsuit` command.  
    
-   Adjusted the rarity of the rare AK-47 inspect animation.  
    
-   Fixed a regression with the rare Desert Eagle inspect animation.

[ MAPS ]   -   Inferno       -   Adjusted clipping on scaffolding on B site [ MISC ]   -   Fixed a problem on team select screen for servers with no auto-select...

[ SHANGHAI MAJOR ]

-   Shanghai 2024 Major Champions Capsule is now available for purchase. The capsule features autographs for each member of the winning team in paper, glitter, holo, and gold. 50% of the proceeds go to the players and organizations.

[ GAMEPLAY ]

-   Adjusted the threshold at which death notice displays attacker as "flashed".
-   Explosions will now more reliably throw weapons around even if multiple weapons are dropped on top of each other.
-   During warmup, weapons will no longer drop on the ground when changing teams.
-   During warmup, changing teams now has a two second cooldown.
-   Added server settings controlling which items drop on the ground during warmup period:  `mp_warmup_items_drop_policy`,  `mp_warmup_items_nocost`,  `mp_warmup_items_nocount_policy`. Community servers that run with free non-droppable weapons during warmup can set these settings as follows:  `mp_warmup_items_drop_policy 0; mp_warmup_items_nocost 1; mp_warmup_items_nocount_policy 251`.
-   Give command will now always drop the held weapon if the given weapon needs an empty primary/secondary weapon slot to be used. For legacy behaviour, which would drop the new weapon on the ground, developers can use  `-keep_gear`  flag, e.g.  `give weapon_awp -keep_gear`

[ MAPS ]

-   Train
    -   Improved collision fidelity on various props
    -   Updated and fixed surface types on several props
    -   Adjusted wetness levels on some surfaces
    -   Fixed various gaps in map

[ MAP GUIDES ]

-   Map Guides are now supported in the Steam Workshop for submission and subscription.
-   Added a selector to pick which map guide gets loaded in practice mode.
-   Annotations nodes are now visible in the radar.
-   Added a tool (via console command  `workshop_annotation_submit`) to submit a map guide to the Steam Workshop.

[ MISC ]

-   Added a setting for CPU Cores Usage Preference to control how high performance and power efficiency cores are used by the game on CPUs with variable cores.
-   Fixed a case where graphics driver could render a corrupt graphics image for weapons in inventory item tiles.
-   Improvements to weapon inspect animations.
-   Improvements to display of extra-long custom weapon names in UI.
-   Stability improvements.
-   Added all-new 2025 Service Medal which will be available starting January 1st GMT
-   Workshop Tools - Fixed bug on shadows for low sunlight angles

# [Champions of Shanghai](https://steamcommunity.com/games/CSGO/announcements/detail/529833471389991080)

## Celebrating Team Spirit's Major Championship and introducing the 2025 Service Medal

![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/c832bcc989b6e03012fde727c077c846d245cb22.jpg)

The Perfect World Shanghai Grand Final was one to remember. Team Spirit and FaZe Clan needed all three maps to determine a champion in front of an excited, sold-out crowd at the SPD Bank Oriental Sports Center.

Down 12:5 on map 3, FaZe Clan battled back with 6 consecutive round wins—and some incredible clutches along the way—to force round 24. With the bomb planted and down to a 1v1, sh1ro's final kill earned Team Spirit their first Major Championship.

Celebrate Team Spirit's win with the Major Champions Capsule, now available for purchase. The capsule features autographs from Team Spirit in paper, glitter, holo, and gold, and 50% of the proceeds go to the players and organizations.

![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/3ed2c31143f07013ef30373c1458adc84731c04d.png)

With Shanghai in the books we look forward to the BLAST.tv Major in Austin, Texas. See you in June 2025!

### 2025 Service Medal

![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/7f0747f83da9da8ed752f3848e0ab17caf40de9d.png)

Beginning January 1st, 2025 players can receive the newest Service Medal in-game.

When you reach Global General (Rank 40) you'll have the option to reset your Profile Rank and earn (or upgrade) a 2025 Service Medal.

Good luck and have fun!

[ SHANGHAI MAJOR ] -   Shanghai 2024 Major Champions Capsule is now available for purchase. The capsule features autographs for each member of the winning team ...

Champions of Shanghai

[ SHANGHAI MAJOR ]  

-   Updated MIBR player sticker items autographed by Lucaozy with the autographs of brnz4n.  
    
-   Fixed a UI bug that allowed dropping Pick'Em team logos outside of Major Pick'Em hub using both mouse buttons.  
    
-   Pick'Em challenge picks can now be placed for the upcoming Elimination Stage of Shanghai Major.  
    

  
  
[ DAMAGE PREDICTION ]  

-   Predicted ragdolls without a confirmation or correction from the server within a short time window will now revert.  
    

  
  
[ MAPS ]  

  
-   Train  
    
    -   Increased collision fidelity of several models  
        
    
      
      
    
-   Overpass  
    
    -   Replaced railing inside Heaven with a wall  
        Additional visibility improvements in Heaven  
        
    
      
      
    
-   Edin  
    
    -   Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop ([Update Notes](https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/changelog/3328169568))  
        
    
      
      
    
-   Palais  
    
    -   Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop ([Update Notes](https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/changelog/3257582863))  
        
    
      
    

  
[ MISC ]  

-   Fixed 'boost player contrast' visibility rendering option sometimes revealing parts of players or weapons through thin surfaces.  
    
-   Added r_allow_low_gpu_memory_mode setting to allow running CS2 Workshop Tools in low memory GPU conditions.  
    
-   Fixed various bugs in Hammer.

[ SHANGHAI MAJOR ]   -   Updated MIBR player sticker items autographed by Lucaozy with the autographs of brnz4n.   -   Fixed a UI bug that allowed dropping Pick...

[ SHANGHAI 2024 MAJOR ]

-   The Shanghai Major Hub is now available. Visit the hub to purchase tournament items, play the Pick'Em Challenge and more.
-   Purchase a Shanghai 2024 Viewer Pass to receive an upgradable Shanghai 2024 Coin. With an active pass, you can upgrade your coin and earn extra souvenir packages by playing the Pick'Em Challenge. Additionally, you will show up on the Active Pass Leaderboard where you can compare your Pick'Em Challenge performance to your friends.
-   All players with Prime status can place Pick'Em picks for free! However, to complete challenges and earn rewards from an event stage, you will have to activate a Viewer Pass before that stage begins.

[ MUSIC KITS ]

-   A new music kit “Ay Hey” by Perfect World is now available for purchase in-game in standard and StatTrak versions.

[ GAMEPLAY ]

-   Added "sv_quantize_movement_input" setting, enabled by default, to keep players from using analog binds to move at fractional speeds that the game is not designed to handle.
-   In cases when servers toggle some game rules from competitive to deathmatch and back to competitive mid-match, the weapons will no longer disappear when dropped on the ground, but toggling game rules settings without reloading the map is not a generally supported workflow for community servers.

[ ANNOTATIONS ]

-   Added support for turning off text background
-   Added support for grenade types other than Smoke
-   Increased node limit from 100 to 300
-   Fixed annotation_delete_previous_node not cleaning up particle effects

[ MISC ]

-   Added ability to rent weapons from all previous CS:GO weapon cases.
-   Added policy settings to enforce client delta ticks order, namely sv_deltaticks_enforce and sv_deltaticks_log, which should help diagnosing configurations causing delta ticks out of order disconnects.
-   Fixed a case where an unlocalized #SLOT prefix could appear in chat.
-   Added a reference Counter-Strike Broadcast Playcast Webserver implementation:  [https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Counter-Strike:_Global_Offensive_Broadcast#Reference_Playcast_Webserver_Implementation](https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Counter-Strike:_Global_Offensive_Broadcast#Reference_Playcast_Webserver_Implementation)

[ MAPS ]

Basalt

-   Updated to latest version from Community Workshop ([Update Notes](https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/changelog/3329258290))

Train

-   Fixed various gaps in map
-   Collision fidelity upgrades
-   Blockers added for train in B to avoid unfair angles
-   Various visual fixes

# [Shanghai 2024 Major](https://steamcommunity.com/games/CSGO/announcements/detail/4472732402493426410)

![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/917266a706547b62ab34d15d8620c00dc3715031.png)

The Counter-Strike Major has come to Shanghai.

Over the past month, teams from around the world challenged the best in their region for their spot in the Major. Now the dust has settled and 24 teams remain--perennial favorites, seasoned veterans, and more than a few newcomers.

![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/f0f38a64ad92793e959eec2a45ff34098daf8f38.png)

The Shanghai Major Hub is now open for business, complete with the Pick'Em Challenge, the Shanghai 2024 Viewer Pass, Souvenirs, Graffiti, and Team and Player stickers. 50% of the proceeds from tournament items are shared with players and organizations.

![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/56dc2ad026cabb70fc939f0dfa95c9bf4227dce4.png)

The Pick'Em Challenge is free to play, but if you want to upgrade your Shanghai 2024 Coin (and earn extra Souvenir Packages), make sure to activate your Viewer Pass before the event begins. You can also compare your Pick'Em performance to other friends with active passes on the Active Pass Leaderboard.

![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/2a940af901af1afe7527f1fb2eb7c2e9e51d3e32.png)

It's time to support your favorite teams. Place your picks, set your graffiti, mark your calendar and get ready, because the Shanghai Major is about to begin. May the best team win!

[ SHANGHAI 2024 MAJOR ] -   The Shanghai Major Hub is now available. Visit the hub to purchase tournament items, play the Pick'Em Challenge and more.
-   Purcha...

Shanghai 2024 Major

[ GAMEPLAY ]

-   Fixed a case where a disconnected player could cause a poltergeist CT model to appear in the middle of the map  
    
-   Player model of a disconnecting player should now immediately suicide when disconnect is detected instead of lingering for 10 additional seconds under certain conditions  
    
-   Fixed a case where damage prediction was incorrect due to view angle changes mid-spray  
    
-   Lag compensation now runs when shooting at teammates and mp_teammates_are_enemies is enabled even when mp_friendlyfire is disabled  
    

  
[ UI ]

-   Fixed layout inconsistencies for ranks display and player profiles  
    

  
[ MAPS ]  
  
Train

-   Updated sounds on main menu background  
    
-   Improved movement around ladders  
    
-   Fixed various gaps in map  
    
-   Fixed z-fighting in various spots  
    

  
Inferno

-   Fixed various holes  
    
-   Adjusted clipping in multiple spots  
    
-   Fixed various texture bugs  
    

  
Nuke

-   Fixed a spot that players could get stuck on  
    

  
Office

-   Fixed a case where a T would spawn in the air

[ GAMEPLAY ] -   Fixed a case where a disconnected player could cause a poltergeist CT model to appear in the middle of the map   -   Player model of a disconne...

[ MAPS ]  
  
Train

-   Removed unintended boost in B halls  
    
-   Added grenade collision to out of bounds areas  
    
-   Fixed gap in world by longdog exit  
    
-   Added collision to B site broken ceiling  
    
-   Fixed collision type on oilcar in B site

[ MAPS ]   Train -   Removed unintended boost in B halls   -   Added grenade collision to out of bounds areas   -   Fixed gap in world by longdog exit   -   Add...

[ MAP GUIDES ]

-   Fixed a bug where missing text for a user's language wouldn't fall back to English  
    

  
[ MAPS ]  
  
Train

-   Fixed various collision issues including a higher fidelity for the orange train on B site  
    
-   Minor fixes on textures stretching  
    
-   Fixed various gaps in map  
    
-   Disabled player collision on radio  
    
-   Updated radio sound  
    
-   Added vphysics clip to platform gap in T spawn for clumsy players  
    
-   Players can now get on top of cratestack outside of longdog  
    

  
Overpass

-   Fixed lighting bug on Bombsite B  
    
-   Fixed footstep sound bug on mud surfaces  
    

  
Basalt

-   Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop ([Update Notes](https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/changelog/3329258290))

[ MAP GUIDES ] -   Fixed a bug where missing text for a user's language wouldn't fall back to English   [ MAPS ]   Train -   Fixed various collision issues incl...

[ DAMAGE PREDICTION ]

-   Added damage prediction settings. Damage prediction allows clients to immediately play the audio/visual effects of inflicting damage without waiting for confirmation from the server. Damage prediction can make shooting feel significantly more responsive, but comes with the risk of occasionally being wrong (e.g. due to aim punch, tagging, or a death that your client isn't yet aware of).
-   Predicted body shot effects (disabled by default), head shot effects (disabled by default), and kill ragdolls (enabled by default) can each be toggled separately.
-   Damage prediction is not active when you have high ping.

[ ANIMATION ]

-   Updated the third-person animation that plays when a player is blinded by a flashbang. The animation now accurately represents the player's visibility level, and the pose will only show the player's arm covering their eyes when they are completely blinded.
-   Fixed a case where legs weren't animating correctly while taking damage.

[ GRAPHICS ]

-   Added ambient occlusion for first person legs to better ground them in the environment.
-   Performance optimizations for molotov and incendiary effects.

[ GRENADES ]

-   Added axis labels to the grenade line-up reticle tick marks.
-   The grenade preview camera now shows the result of a jump throw while the jump button is held.

[ MAP GUIDES ]

-   Added a map guide for Train, which demonstrates four simple Terrorist grenade line-ups. To load a map guide, go to Play→Practice and toggle "Load Map Guides" on.
-   Added concommands annotation_* which enable the creation, saving, and loading of map guide nodes and files, which are stored in /annotations/.

[ MISC ]

-   New game settings for radar map blending and background opacity.
-   Fixed a case where progress from a previously completed Armory Pass would show during activation of a new pass.
-   Fixed a regression with Chinese input via the Microsoft Input Methods.
-   CSTV now allows setting tv_delay and tv_delay1 to a value smaller than 6 seconds.
-   Charm Template number is now available in Charm descriptions.

[ MAPS ]

Train

-   Added Train to Competitive, Casual, and Deathmatch modes.

Community Maps

-   Added  [Basalt](https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3329258290)  and  [Edin](https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3328169568)  to Competitive, Casual, and Deathmatch modes.
-   Added  [Palais](https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3257582863)  and  [Whistle](https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3308613773)  to Wingman mode.
-   Removed Thera, Mills, Assembly, and Memento from all game modes.

Ancient

-   Fixed some lighting errors.
-   Fixed some collision gaps.
-   Fixed some bad wall bang spots.
-   Fixed a stuck spot.

Italy

-   Fixed some bad boost spots.

Mirage

-   Fixed a pixel peek.

Overpass

-   Visual updates to canals area and B-site.
-   Rework of heaven drop down mechanics.
-   Performance improvements, particularly in canals area and B-site.
-   Added a sign that blocks a bad line of sight from long boost to CT spawn.
-   Removed small fence at the edge of party/picnic that interfered with visibility to train station.
-   Removed some geometry under wrecked truck that looked like player legs.
-   Replaced some windows with opaque surfaces in train station to remove bad lines of sight.
-   Deleted a tree that interfered with a line of sight.
-   Moved one of the crate lids on A-site to block a bad line of sight.
-   Removed some lamps that could look like player heads at A-site.
-   Removed some trees and objects around park and train station that prevented players from backing into certain useful spaces.
-   Removed a chain link fence in alley that made players hard to see.
-   Adjustments to fog and decreased the distance at which character models get an increased visibility effect.
-   Made shelf in heaven look less like a player.
-   Adjusted props and lights in heaven to reduce noise and make players brighter.
-   Removed handcart behind barrels at B-site so players can back into the corner.
-   Adjusted collision around barrels for better player movement.
-   Added light behind barrels for better player visibility.
-   Fixed weird collision on barrel that made for inconsistent wall bangs.
-   Fixed bad graffiti rendering at B-site.
-   Removed concrete block behind the cement bags at B-site for less awkward player movement.
-   Set many smaller props to exclude player movement and grenade bounces.
-   Fixed some pixel peeks.
-   Small visual updates throughout the map.

Shoots

-   Performance improvements in some areas.

# [All Aboard!](https://steamcommunity.com/games/CSGO/announcements/detail/4458095069430284355)

![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/f9542c28b77644c2ba61e1711bb1d4e51abf9b3e.png)

We're happy to announce the return of the momentarily lost classic, Train.

There's plenty of classic Counter-Strike in every inch of this map—but we also made sure to mix up the gameplay a bit to keep you Train veterans on your toes. We also gave it a full visual overhaul, which means your favorite bleak Eastern European train yard is now 60% cloudier. With a chance of rain? We guarantee it.

So queue up and get ready to master the newest version of one of Counter-Strike's most iconic maps. Train is now available in casual and competitive game modes.

### Overpass Updates and New Community Maps

![](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/3381077/9f20d9e437f8ae93c6f276546599860361b0a50b.png)

Overpass has received a number of updates based on community feedback, and we're adding four new community maps to the game. Basalt returns to Counter-Strike 2 alongside Edin in casual and competitive game modes, and Palais and Whistle have been added to Wingman.

[ DAMAGE PREDICTION ] -   Added damage prediction settings. Damage prediction allows clients to immediately play the audio/visual effects of inflicting damage w...

MAJOR All Aboard!

[ NETWORK ]  

-   Fixed a case mid-spray where lag compensation wasn't aware of the user's "Buffering to smooth over packet loss / jitter" setting.  
    
-   Improved clock synchronization to better handle downstream jitter bursts.  
    

  
  
[ TELEMETRY HUD ]  

-   Changed the method for measuring network quality to measure how much network is negatively impacting gameplay. It now measures how often a tick is missed due to network loss or jitter.  
    
-   Added detailed network quality display option, which can be used to display the raw packet loss and jitter numbers.  
    
-   For more details see  [this article](https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/5E6F-5B36-5485-F6B9).  
    

  
  
[ ABOUT THE NETWORK QUALITY READOUT ]  
Prior to the Armory Update, the network quality readout in the telemetry HUD considered packets to be "bad" under two circumstances. 1.) If the packet was dropped. 2.) If the packet was delivered out-of-order and was not corrected at a relatively low layer in the network stack. This was not a useful metric for two reasons. First, it counted some misdelivery events as "bad" even though they did not negatively impact gameplay. This was especially a problem for packet reordering. Second, it was not counting as "bad" packets that arrived late due to network jitter and _did_ negatively impact gameplay. After debugging many instances of gameplay hitches with players, we determined that jitter was causing problems for many players, who believed (quite reasonably) that their network was working perfectly, since there was no packet loss.  
  
In an attempt to let these players know that jitter might be the cause of the hitches, we changed the measurement method in the Armory Update on October 2, 2024. Now, we counted a message as "bad" if it was lost, if packets arrived out of order in a way that could not be corrected, or if the packets experienced jitter above a threshold. For players on a network connection with significant jitter, suddenly the network quality indicator became significantly worse. Many players assumed that this meant that something had changed to introduce packet loss.  
  
Unfortunately, this method of measuring quality was also flawed. The Source 2 Engine automatically adds buffering to smooth over jitter. For many players, these automatic adjustments are enough, and the indicator was counting jittered packets as "bad" even when there was not negative impact on gameplay.  
  
Today's update changes the network quality readout to only measure network events that are negatively impacting gameplay. See the [FAQ](https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/5E6F-5B36-5485-F6B9) for more details.

[ NETWORK ]   -   Fixed a case mid-spray where lag compensation wasn't aware of the user's "Buffering to smooth over packet loss / jitter" setting.   -   Improv...

[ GAMEPLAY ]

-   Various adjustments to bullet hit feedback.
-   Fixed a case mid-spray where lag compensation would rewind target hitboxes further into the past than what was on screen.
-   Jumping in place on a sloped surface will no longer result in players sliding a short distance.
-   Fixed a bug where C4 could be defused from any height.

[ ANIMATION ]

-   Fixes for IK logic to improve third-person feet posing, especially on slopes.
-   Fixed a case where the feet and legs of players could pop out of position when exiting the bomb-plant animation.
-   Reduced animation-related network bandwidth usage.

[ MATCHMAKING ]

-   Added more detailed matchmaking stats for players who try to find a match at off-peak times of day.

[ MISC ]

-   Activating an Armory Pass no longer grants the first Armory Credit immediately. All 40 Armory Credits can be earned by playing and earning XP.

[ MAPS ]

Office

-   Fixed geometry in the problematic jumping corner.

Ancient

-   Reworked collision on the staircase to A-main for better player movement.
-   Removed a tree that was creating a distracting shadow at A site.
-   Adjusted collision to better match visible geometry so that players can hug the walls more closely.
-   Fixed a few lighting bugs.
-   Reduced shadows to increase perf in some areas.
-   Fixed some spots in house where you could get stuck.
-   Fixed collision gap at the bottom of B ramp.
-   Fixed some disappearing mesh.

Nuke

-   Fixed some lighting errors on lower graphics settings.

Anubis

-   Fixed a gap in geometry.

## [Extra notes](https://steamdb.info/patchnotes/16320304/#extra-notes)

This update was released alongside a  [tweet](https://twitter.com/CounterStrike/status/1854321719630266441)  that appears to reference a  [2014 tweet](https://twitter.com/CounterStrike/status/542866522935271426)  announcing a remake of de_train for CS:GO, amid speculation of the upcoming release of another remake of the map for CS2.  _(see below)_

> Release Notes are back, and better than ever! Check them out!  [https://steamcommunity.com/games/CSGO/announcements/detail/4472731215261073418](https://steamcommunity.com/games/CSGO/announcements/detail/4472731215261073418)  
> — CS2 (@CounterStrike)  [November 7, 2024](https://twitter.com/CounterStrike/status/1854321719630266441)

> Train is back, and better than ever. Check it out!  [http://blog.counter-strike.net/index.php/2014/12/11049/](http://blog.counter-strike.net/index.php/2014/12/11049/)  
> — CS2 (@CounterStrike)  [December 11, 2014](https://twitter.com/CounterStrike/status/542866522935271426)

[ GAMEPLAY ] -   Various adjustments to bullet hit feedback.
-   Fixed a case mid-spray where lag compensation would rewind target hitboxes further into the pas...

[ MISC ]  

-   Increased jump tolerance for sliding along a surface to fix certain jumps like in the corner outside in cs_office.  
    
-   Fixed a crash in page file usage when Vulkan initialization fails and the game falls back to DX11.

[ MISC ]   -   Increased jump tolerance for sliding along a surface to fix certain jumps like in the corner outside in cs_office.   -   Fixed a crash in page fi...

Release Notes for 10/30/2024

[ MISC ]  

-   First-person inspect animation in Inventory and Loadout will now match in-game viewmodel settings and FOV.  
    
-   Fixed a regression with smoke rendering from old demo files.  
    
-   Fixed damage report to show correctly in Casual and Deathmatch game modes.  
    
-   Added sv_jump_precision_enable so servers running certain custom game modes (e.g. surf) can opt out of jump precision improvements.  
    
-   Fixed "I have to go, my planet needs me."

[ MISC ]   -   First-person inspect animation in Inventory and Loadout will now match in-game viewmodel settings and FOV.   -   Fixed a regression with smoke re...

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