Counter-Strike 2 News

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!

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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!


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.


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.


So mark your calendar, dust off your boots, and join us in Austin for Counter-Strike's biggest Major yet!

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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!

[ 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).
  

[ 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 ]

• 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.