Jan 21, 2026
View on Steam↗Counter-Strike 2 Update
5/5 Game-Changing
Anubis joins the Active Duty map pool as Premier Season 4 begins, alongside major SMG buffs and a complete overhaul of jump mechanics using subtick precision.
Key Changes
- 1Anubis added to Active Duty Map Pool; Train removed.
- 2Jump mechanics overhauled with subtick precision and removal of stamina penalties.
- 3MP7 and MP5-SD buffed with increased damage, better range, and $100 price cut.
- 4Premier Season Four begins with a reset of per-map competitive Skill Groups.
- 5Anubis layout updated with reversed Mid doors and new paths near B-site.
- 6PP-Bizon price reduced by $100.
- 7Harlequin and Achroma weapon collections added to Weekly Care Package.
- 8Limited Edition AK47 | Aphrodite added to the Armory.
- 9Engine updated to the latest version of Source 2.
- 10Audio latency reduced and knife impact sounds made unique.
All Changes
🏆Premier & Competitive(4)
- newPremier: Premier Season Four has officially begun.
- changeAnubis: Added Anubis to the Active Duty Map Pool.
- removeTrain: Removed Train from the Active Duty Map Pool.
- changeCompetitive: Adjusted underlying per-map competitive matchmaking rank values and expired existing Skill Groups.
🔫Weapons(7)
- buffMP7: Increased damage for the MP7.
- buffMP7: Reduced damage fall-off for the MP7.
- buffMP7: Reduced price of the MP7 by $100.
- buffMP5-SD: Increased damage for the MP5-SD.
- buffMP5-SD: Reduced damage fall-off for the MP5-SD.
- buffMP5-SD: Reduced price of the MP5-SD by $100.
- buffPP-Bizon: Reduced price of the PP-Bizon by $100.
🕹️Gameplay(5)
- changeJump: Landing time is now calculated with subtick precision.
- changeJump: Jumping and landing no longer affect stamina; speed penalty is now a function of landing time.
- changeJump: Implemented sv_bhop_time_window to treat jump presses within the window as successful bunnyhops.
- newJump: Added sv_legacy_jump to restore legacy jump behavior on private servers.
- newMap Guides: Map Guides can now be loaded in online games of casual and retakes via the ESC menu.
🗺️Maps(8)
- changeAnubis: Moved the bridge drop near Mid Doors.
- changeAnubis: Reversed the orientation of Mid doors.
- newAnubis: Added a hole between E-box and Back of B.
- changeAnubis: Moved Bombsite A crates up the steps onto the Walkway.
- newAnubis: Added scaffolding to the pillar on Bombsite A.
- removeMaps: Removed community maps Golden, Palacio, Agency, and Rooftop from all modes.
- newMaps: Added community maps Warden, Stronghold, and Alpine to Competitive, Casual, and Deathmatch.
- newMaps: Added community maps Sanctum and Poseidon to Wingman mode.
🔊Audio(5)
- buffAudio: Reduced audio output latency.
- changeKnife: Added higher fidelity knife draw and inspect sounds.
- fixAudio: Fixed weapon, knife, and utility draw sounds overlapping when switching quickly.
- changeKnife: Knife impact sounds are now unique based on attack type (primary/alt) and direction (front/rear).
- fixAudio: Fixed ambient sounds restarting from the beginning when transitioning between zones.
🎨Cosmetics(3)
- newWeekly Care Package: Added Harlequin and Achroma weapon collections to the Weekly Care Package.
- removeWeekly Care Package: Removed Safehouse, Dust 2, 2018 Nuke, and 2018 Inferno collections from the drop list.
- newAK47 | Aphrodite: Added new Limited Edition AK47 | Aphrodite to the Armory.
✨Visual Updates(15)
- changeAK-47: Increased material fidelity for the AK-47.
- changeAUG: Increased material fidelity for the AUG.
- changeAWP: Increased material fidelity for the AWP.
- changeDual Berettas: Increased material fidelity for the Dual Berettas.
- changeDesert Eagle: Increased material fidelity for the Desert Eagle.
- changeGalil AR: Increased material fidelity for the Galil AR.
- changeMAC-10: Increased material fidelity for the MAC-10.
- changeMP7: Increased material fidelity for the MP7.
- changeP250: Increased material fidelity for the P250.
- changeTec-9: Increased material fidelity for the Tec-9.
- changeUSP-S: Increased material fidelity for the USP-S.
- changePP-Bizon: Increased material fidelity for the PP-Bizon.
- changeCZ75-Auto: Increased material fidelity for the CZ75-Auto.
- changeFAMAS: Increased material fidelity for the FAMAS.
- changeMP9: Increased material fidelity for the MP9.
🐛Bug Fixes(5)
- fixDeathcam: Fixed a bug related to Deathcam intersection.
- fixMovement: Fixed player collisions with internal edges while sliding on ramps in surf mode.
- fixButterfly Knife: Fixed interpenetrations in Butterfly Knife animations.
- fixVisuals: Fixed a case where blood decals were not appearing.
- fixMap Scripting: Fixed incorrect activator for func_door outputs OnOpen, OnFullyOpen, OnClose, and OnFullyClosed.
⚙️Technical(4)
- changeEngine: Updated engine code to the latest version of Source 2.
- changePerformance: Improved the resolution of the PVS for some static level geometry.
- changeUI: Changed voice status behavior to always show a mic for the local player if the mic is open.
- newMap Scripting: Added new scripting methods: GetModelName, GetModelScale, GetColor, and IsGlowing to BaseModelEntity.
Summary
Premier & Competitive
Counter-Strike 2 enters Premier Season Four, bringing a significant shift to the professional and competitive landscape. Anubis has officially replaced Train in the Active Duty Map Pool. Additionally, per-map competitive ranks have been adjusted and reset, requiring players to earn new wins to display their Skill Groups.
Gameplay & Movement
Movement has received a fundamental update with jump and landing times now calculated with subtick precision. Stamina penalties for jumping and landing have been removed, replaced by a speed penalty based on landing time. On the balance front, the MP7, MP5-SD, and PP-Bizon have all received price reductions, with the MP7 and MP5-SD also seeing damage and range buffs.
Content & Visuals
The update introduces the Harlequin and Achroma weapon collections to the Weekly Care Package, while retiring several older collections. A new Limited Edition AK47 | Aphrodite has been added to the Armory. Furthermore, 15 base weapons have received material fidelity upgrades, and the engine has been updated to the latest version of Source 2.