Minor Patch|Jan 21, 2026
Steam↗Counter-Strike 2 Update
5/5 Game-ChangingPremier Season Four begins with Anubis replacing Train in the Active Duty pool alongside significant SMG buffs and movement adjustments.
All Changes
🗺️Maps(3)
- changeActive Duty Pool: Added Anubis to the Active Duty Map Pool and removed Train
- changeAnubis: Significant layout changes to Anubis including Mid door reversal and Bombsite A adjustments
- changeCommunity Maps: Added Warden, Stronghold, Alpine, Sanctum, and Poseidon; removed Golden, Palacio, Agency, and Rooftop
🔫Gameplay(3)
- buffSMGs: Increased damage, reduced fall-off, and $100 price reduction for MP7 and MP5-SD
- buffPP-Bizon: Reduced price of the PP-Bizon by $100
- changeMovement: Jumping and landing no longer affect stamina; landing time now uses subtick precision
🏆Premier & Competitive(2)
- newPremier: Premier Season Four has officially begun
- changeCompetitive Ranks: Adjusted per-map competitive matchmaking rank values and expired existing skill groups
📦Items & Cosmetics(3)
- changeWeekly Care Package: Added Harlequin and Achroma collections; removed Safehouse, Dust 2, 2018 Nuke, and 2018 Inferno collections
- newAK47: Added new Limited Edition AK47 | Aphrodite
- changeWeapon Models: Increased material fidelity on several base weapons including AWP, Deagle, and USP-S
🔊Technical & Sound(3)
- changeAudio: Reduced audio output latency and overhauled knife impact and draw sounds
- changeEngine: Updated engine code to the latest version of Source 2
- fixMisc: Fixed collision issues on ramps in surf mode and deathcam intersection bugs
Summary
This update marks the start of Premier Season Four, introducing Anubis to the Active Duty map pool while removing Train. Gameplay sees notable buffs to the MP7, MP5-SD, and PP-Bizon, alongside a rework of jump mechanics to utilize subtick precision and remove stamina penalties. Additionally, the update refreshes the Weekly Care Package collections and updates the Source 2 engine code.