# Counter-Strike 2 Counter-Strike 2 Update

- Product: Counter-Strike 2 (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/counter-strike-2)
- Vendor: Valve
- Date: 2026-05-29
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/730/view/672870313012233012
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/counter-strike-2/releases/2026-05-29-counter-strike-2-update

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- **added** — Added ability to bookmark stickers in Cologne 2026 Shop
- **added** — Added convar r_spectator_flashbang_opacity to control flashbang opacity for remote spectators
- **changed** — Flashbang effect for remote spectators now renders underneath the HUD
- **fixed** — Stability improvements
- **changed** — Updated clipping on Ancient to prevent certain boost locations
- **changed** — Updated Sanctum to the latest version from Steam Workshop

[ 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 ([Update Notes](https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/changelog/3643331442))