Counter-Strike 2 Patch Notes

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2 is a multiplayer tactical first-person shooter video game released in 2023, developed and published by Valve. It is the fifth main entry in the Counter-Strike series, following Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (2012). The game was announced on March 22, 2023, and released on September 27, 2023, replacing Global Offensive on Steam.

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In Counter-Strike 2, players are divided into two teams, Counter-Terrorists and Terrorists, competing in a variety of objective-based game modes. The game also includes other modes that differ from this setting. It features significant technical upgrades compared to Counter-Strike 2, such as the transition from the Source engine to the Source 2 engine, improved graphics, and a new server architecture. Many maps from Counter-Strike 2 have been updated to take advantage of Source 2 features, with some maps being completely redesigned.

Upon release, Counter-Strike 2 was generally well-received by critics. However, it received mixed reactions from players due to the removal of Counter-Strike 2: Global Offensive from Steam, performance degradation, and the removal of several features from Counter-Strike 2: Global Offensive. These issues led to a large number of negative user reviews on Steam, making Counter-Strike 2 one of the lowest-rated Valve games on the platform.

Counter-Strike 2 Patch Notes

February 15, 2024 Release Notes

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  1. Fixed animation when climbing ladders.
  2. Fixed an issue with Menu Agents holding stun guns.
  3. Fixed issues with the Kukri knife holding animation during the team introduction sequence.

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  1. Commands such as spec_lock_to_accountid and spec_lock_to_current_player are now available to casters/spectators.
  2. Commands such as spec_player and spec_goto now work in CSTV and demo playback.
  3. The tv_secure_bypass server setting now allows HLAE observers to connect to VAC secure CSTV servers.

Gameplay

  1. In Deathmatch, Zeus can be purchased with each life, and will be repurchased if not in Random Weapon mode.
  2. In Deathmatch, killing Zeus a second time in the same life will award double points.
  3. The mp_modify_timeouts server-side command allows adding/subtracting tactical timeouts from CT/T teams if a backup file is restored or a team mistakenly uses tactical timeouts instead of technical timeouts.

Logging

  1. The start and end of warm-up will now be logged in the game server log.
  2. Damage reported in the game server log no longer has rounding errors.

Various:

  1. Improved smoothness of view model animations when client frame rates are low or choppy.
  2. Fixed scancode based key bindings to be independent of input locale.
  3. Added a performance diagnostics HUD element that can be configured in the game settings menu (“Telemetry”).
  4. cq_netgraph and cq_netgraph_problem_show_auto have been removed. Use cl_hud_telemetry_serverrecvmargin_graph_show instead.
  5. Fixed a bug that sometimes prevented connecting to the local practice server without a Steam connection.
  6. Fixed a bug with the skill set animation at the end of Competitive play.
  7. Fixed sniper scope performance hitch and tweaked visual handling.
  8. Various performance improvements.

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  1. Fixed grenade clip issues around AC unit at B site.
  2. Fixed a clipping issue with the pillars at T-Start that could cause bombs to be dropped into unreachable areas.

Nuclear Bomb

  1. Adjusted the clip around the vent entrance to prevent the player’s feet from passing through the vent.
  2. Improved collision of sliding door meshes on ramps.

Anubis

  1. Added and removed a ladder at the boost point near the T spawn point.
  2. Fixed several points where bombs could be thrown off the map.

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  1. Clipping improvements.
  2. Fixed some disappearing meshes.

Counter-Strike 2 Map Changes

Several Counter-Strike 2 maps have been released with updated content and features from CS:GO. This includes changes to weapon appearance, dynamic smoke reactions to bullets and lights, and frequent updates on the official servers.

The new game, Counter-Strike 2, overhauls the traditional Counter-Strike maps, with each map receiving varying degrees of updates. Valve breaks the new maps down into three categories: Touchstone, Upgrade, and Overhaul.

Touchstone maps are classic maps with minor improvements to lighting and character loading, such as Dust II. Touchstone maps are the longest-standing traditional maps in Counter-Strike. They remain virtually unchanged in Counter-Strike 2, with only minor changes such as visual upgrades and lighting improvements.

Upgraded maps use the new Source 2 engine, which allows for realistic materials, lighting and reflections, like Nuke. Upgraded maps are maps in CS:GO that take advantage of Source 2’s improved graphics, with major updates to lighting and textures.

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An overhaul is a complete rebuild of some of CS’s oldest maps (including maps from CS:GO and even earlier). These maps feature new textures, lighting, structures, and possibly updated gameplay and improved shadows.

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Counter-Strike 2 HUD

Counter-Strike 2 introduced many new features, but some players missed the simplicity of the old HUD from Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. The updated game offers improved graphics, redesigned maps, and various enhancements. However, players encountered many bugs and glitches.

Valve responded by fixing issues like misaligned hitboxes and a broken surrender function. However, one major complaint was the new HUD, which was more focused on aesthetics than functionality. The player count that was previously highlighted was now relegated to a small area at the top of the screen that only displayed text.

Players expressed their dissatisfaction, noting that it was now difficult to quickly tell who was alive. Some suggested workarounds, such as hiding enemy profile pictures. Overall, players questioned why the HUD was changed when it wasn’t a problem in the first place.

Counter-Strike 2 spectator issue fixes

Commentators and observers now have access to the “spec_lock_to_accountid” and “spec_lock_to_current_player” commands. Additionally, “spec_player” and “spec_goto” now work in CSTV and demo playthroughs. The server setting “tv_secure_bypass” now allows HLAE observers to connect to VAC secure CSTV servers.

How to play Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2 is a multiplayer tactical first-person shooter game where players are divided into two teams, Counter-Terrorists and Terrorists, each with different objectives depending on the game mode. Most modes involve multiple rounds, with players being able to purchase weapons and equipment between rounds. If a player dies, they must wait until the next round to respawn.

The game has three main competitive modes: Competitive, Partner, and Advanced. Competitive has two teams of five people competing to achieve an objective, such as planting a bomb or eliminating the other team. Partner is smaller, with two players per team and one bomb site. Advanced is similar to Competitive, but has a map voting system and a different ranking system.

There are also four unranked modes: Casual, Deathmatch, Hostage, and Arms Race. Casual is similar to Competitive, but with more players. Deathmatch is a free-for-all with no teams, and the goal is to get the most kills. Hostage has terrorists guarding hostages, and Counter-Terrorists must rescue them. In Arms Race, players earn new weapons by killing, and the goal is to be the first to kill someone with a golden knife.

Development and release of Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2 is a 2023 multiplayer tactical first-person shooter video game developed and published by Valve, and is the fifth main installment in the Counter-Strike series. It was created as an update to Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (2012), using the Source 2 game engine. The game was announced on March 22, 2023, and released on September 27, 2023, replacing Counter-Strike: Global Offensive on Steam.

Counter-Strike 2 adopted updates from Global Offensive to take advantage of Source 2’s features. Maps were categorized as “Touchstone,” “Upgraded,” or “Overhauled,” depending on the extent of the changes. Cosmetic items from Global Offensive were transferred to Counter-Strike 2.

Following the announcement, a test version called “Limited Beta” was released to selected Global Offensive players, followed by a public release on September 27, 2023. Some features of Global Offensive were removed, and only ten maps were included initially.

After release, support for Steam Workshop was added on November 3, 2023, allowing for custom maps. On February 7, 2024, the Arms Race mode was added back to Counter-Strike 2, having been excluded upon initial release.

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