Flashbang effects for spectators have been adjusted in CS2

Counter-Strike 2 Release Notes for 5/29/2026

[COLOGNE 2026]

– Added ability to bookmark stickers in Cologne 2026 Shop.

[MISC]

– Added convar r_spectator_flashbang_opacity to control flashbang opacity for remote spectators.
– Flashbang effect for remote spectators now renders underneath the HUD.
– Stability improvements

[MAPS]

Ancient

– Updated clipping to prevent certain boost locations

Sanctum

– Updated to the latest version from Steam Workshop

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