Counter-Strike 2 update smooths out spectating and adds new map scripting tools

Valve pushed a Counter-Strike 2 update on May 18, 2026, with fixes for spectator bugs, a new ladder-inaccuracy setting for stacked boosts, Cache tweaks, and a long list of scripting additions for map makers.

The biggest player-facing changes land in spectating and grenade handling. Map scripting also picked up fresh hooks for round flow, money handling, helmet state, and weapon checks.

Patch Notes

• Fixed a case of post-processing glitch when switching spectator targets on maps with different post-processing volumes.
• Fixed a case of stuck x-ray silhouettes when switching spectator targets.
• Fixed spectator damage overlay effect.

• Added weapon_accuracy_stack_boost_limit (default value “2”) to apply ladder inaccuracy to players boosted by a stack of this many or more players.
• Adjustments to AWP draw to idle animation transition.
• Improved consistency of grenade jump throws and the accuracy of the jump throw preview camera.

Cache

• Adjusted model for window covers to show collision / decals when shot.
• Adjustments to player clipping and grenade clipping around windows, window covers, and vent entrance.

• Added Instance.RegisterCheatCommand
• Added Instance.GetAllPlayerControllers
• Added Instance.OnBeginRoundRestart
• Added Instance.SetRoundRemainingTime
• Added CSPlayerController.AddMoneySpendableNow
• Added CSPlayerController.GetMoneySpendableNow
• Added CSPlayerController.AddMoneyEarnedForNextRound
• Added CSPlayerController.GetMoneyEarnedForNextRound
• Added CSPlayerPawn.HasHelmet
• Added CSPlayerPawn.SetHasHelmet
• Added CSPlayerPawn.IsScoped
• Added CSWeaponBase.IsSilencerOn
• Changed the activator for OnPlayerUse to always be the player
• Changed the caller for OnPlayerUse to always be the used entity
• Fixed the value of CSInputs.LOOK_AT_WEAPON
• Fixed a potential crash in exception handling

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Counter-Strike 2

Developed by Valve

For over two decades, Counter-Strike has offered an elite competitive experience, one shaped by millions of players from across the globe. And now the next chapter in the CS story is about to begin. This is Counter-Strike 2.

A free upgrade to CS:GO, Counter-Strike 2 marks the largest technical leap in Counter-Strike’s history. Built on the Source 2 engine, Counter-Strike 2 is modernized with realistic physically-based rendering, state of the art networking, and upgraded Community Workshop tools.

• Genre: Shooter, Tactical
• Platforms: Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows)
• Modes: Single player, Multiplayer
• Release: 2023-09-27
• Publisher: Valve
• Age Rating: PEGI 18 / GRAC 19+ / USK 18 / CERO Z / ESRB M / CLASS_IND 18 / ACB R 18+
• IGDB Rating: 67.5/100

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