Valve release Cache update in CS2

Counter-Strike 2 Release Notes for 4/29/2026

[MAPS]

Cache

– Added Cache to Competitive, Casual, Deathmatch, and Retakes modes.

Dust II

– Uncovered Mid Box (Xbox) to reveal a previously hidden jump spot. On purpose this time.

Office

– Enabled collision on tarp on boxes used around CT spawn.

Stronghold

– Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop

Poseidon

– Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop

[ANIMGRAPH 2]

– Minor adjustments to viewmodel animations.
– Talon and Karambit knives are now held correctly while defusing.

[SOUND]

– Minor mix changes and adjustments.
– Fixed issue where C4 equip sound was not getting interrupted by other equip sounds.
– Removed first-person death sound effect that played in the case of music kit death cue being inaudible.

[MISC]

– Shader fix for AO while using alpha test causing overly dark and chunky silhouettes, as seen on railings in Mirage.
– Fixed a case where it was possible to hold no weapon by requesting a hand switch after throwing a grenade.

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