Jul 8, 2026
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5/5 Game-Changing
Cache replaces Overpass in the Active Duty map pool alongside a fundamental rework of bomb damage mechanics and the new Armory content system.
Key Changes
- 1Cache replaces Overpass in the Active Duty map pool
- 2Complete rework of bomb damage mechanics using geometry-aware shockwaves
- 3Health bar now previews incoming bomb blast damage
- 4Introduction of the Armory with Arabesque and Spy Tech weapon collections
- 5Five new community maps added across Competitive and Wingman modes
- 6Scoreboard performance optimizations
All Changes
🗺️Maps(8)
- changeCache: Added to the Active Duty map pool, replacing Overpass.
- removeOverpass: Removed from the Active Duty map pool.
- newBoulder: New map added to Competitive, Casual, and Deathmatch modes.
- newFachwerk: New map added to Competitive, Casual, and Deathmatch modes.
- newShelter: New map added to Competitive, Casual, and Deathmatch modes.
- newDebris: New map added to Wingman mode.
- newEl Dorado: New map added to Wingman mode.
- changeMaps: General tweaks applied to various existing maps.
🔫Gameplay(3)
- changeC4 Explosive: Reworked bomb damage to produce an explosive wave that flows through the map geometry.
- changeC4 Explosive: Bomb shockwaves now dissipate around corners and no longer penetrate through walls.
- newUI: Health bar now flashes a preview of expected damage when the player is within the blast radius of a planted bomb.
📦The Armory(4)
- newArabesque Collection: New weapon collection added to the Armory.
- newSpy Tech Collection: New weapon collection added to the Armory.
- newFruits & Vegetables Collection: New sticker collection added to the Armory.
- newAuto Racing Collection: New sticker collection added to the Armory.
🛠️Performance & Fixes(2)
- fixScoreboard: Improved performance when opening and viewing the scoreboard.
- fixBug Fixes: Addressed various unspecified bugs.
Summary
Season 5 of Counter-Strike 2 introduces a major shift in the competitive meta with the return of Cache to the Active Duty map pool, replacing Overpass. Gameplay is significantly altered by a complete rework of bomb damage; explosions now produce a shockwave that respects map geometry, dissipating around corners and being blocked by walls. Players can now see a damage preview on their health bar when near a planted bomb. Additionally, the update introduces 'The Armory,' featuring two new weapon collections and two sticker collections, alongside five new community maps for various game modes.