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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• cs_script enums can now be imported and behave the same as TypeScript enums.
  • CSWeaponType.PISTOL == 1
  • CSWeaponType\ == "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()

A new pre-release build (“1.41.1.3-rc1”) is now available in the CS2 beta depot. This build is not compatible with public matchmaking.For instructions on how to opt into a CS2 beta depot build, visit the following page: https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=9847-WHXC-7326\

• 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.

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• Defusing C4 will now lower the viewmodel weapon, prevent scoping, and delay firing the weapon by 150ms after exiting the defuse.
• Fixed a case where 1 tick was incorrectly subtracted from sv_predictable_damage_tag_ticks.

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• 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.

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• cs_script enums can now be imported and behave the same as TypeScript enums.
  • CSWeaponType.PISTOL == 1
  • CSWeaponType\ == "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()

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• Updated Palacio to the latest Community Workshop version. (Update Notes)
• Removed Transit from official matchmaking.

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• Fixed Instance.OnPlayerPing not sending position.

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

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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

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

• 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.

• 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.

• Ancient
  • Various player clipping fixes
  
  
• Train
  • Various player clipping fixes

• 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.

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• 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.