Counter-Strike 2 News

Counter-Strike 2 peaks at 1.9 million players

Counter-Strike 2 has peaked at 1,862,531 concurrent players on 12 April 2025 which is 13 years after release.
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Counter-Strike 2 Update

[ 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

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!

[h3]New Drop Collections[/h3]
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.

[h3]Spring cleaning on Inferno and Train[/h3]
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.

[h3]New additions to the Armory[/h3]
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:

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

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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:

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

Counter-Strike 2 Update

[ MAPS ]

Updated Basalt to the latest version from Steam Workshop (Update Notes)

[ WORKSHOP ]

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

Ambitious Counter-Strike mod suspends launch after alleged Valve response

The team behind an ambitious Counter-Strike: Global Offensive mod has delayed the project's release, claiming that Valve has contacted them over concerns that it might not comply with the company's guidelines. Classic Offensive has been in the works since 2016, with a dedicated group of fans aiming to bring back the feeling of Counter-Strike 1.6 by changing the weapons, sounds, and stats of the multiplayer shooter.

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