# Counter-Strike 2 Counter-Strike 2 Update

- Product: Counter-Strike 2 (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/counter-strike-2)
- Vendor: Valve
- Date: 2026-07-09
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/730/view/701021228894259656
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/counter-strike-2/releases/2026-07-09-counter-strike-2-update

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- **removed** — Remove map-wide minimum one point of damage from new C4 explosions
- **fixed** — Fix a case where new C4 damage was calculated incorrectly near boundaries to other map areas
- **changed** — New C4 explosions now apply more force to dropped weapons
- **changed** — Adjust the "Sniper Ahead" sticker visibility when scraped
- **fixed** — Fix a case where season medals were missing their gold tint on one of the bars
- **fixed** — Fix a case where the scoreboard wouldn't update while open
- **fixed** — Various stability improvements

[ GAMEPLAY ]

- Removed map-wide minimum one point of damage from new C4 explosions.

- Fixed a case where new C4 damage was calculated incorrectly near boundaries to other map areas.

- New C4 explosions now apply more force to dropped weapons.

[ ARMORY ]

- Adjusted the "Sniper Ahead" sticker visibility when scraped.

[ MISC ]

- Fixed a case where season medals were missing their gold tint on one of the bars.

- Fixed a case where the scoreboard wouldn't update while open.

- Various stability improvements.