# Counter-Strike 2 Counter-Strike 2 Update

- Product: Counter-Strike 2 (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/counter-strike-2)
- Vendor: Valve
- Date: 2026-07-20
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/730/view/698770449667982800
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/counter-strike-2/releases/2026-07-20-counter-strike-2-update

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- **changed** — The bomb damage health preview is now revealed when the bomb becomes audible
- **changed** — The bomb explosion now interacts with smoke grenade clouds and molotov/incendiary fire
- **changed** — Fachwerk map updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop
- **changed** — Boulder map updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop
- **changed** — Debris map updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop
- **added** — Added Workshop maps section to Play menu for Counter-Strike in Steam China
- **added** — Added a shortcut to Community Servers list to Play menu for Counter-Strike in Steam China

[ GAMEPLAY ]

- The bomb damage health preview is now revealed when the bomb becomes audible.

- The bomb explosion now interacts with smoke grenade clouds and molotov/incendiary fire.

[ MAPS ]

Fachwerk

- Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop ([Update Notes](https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/changelog/3442040035))

Boulder

- Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop ([Update Notes](https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/changelog/3663186989))

Debris

- Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop ([Update Notes](https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/changelog/3539217452))

[ MISC ]

- Added Workshop maps section to Play menu for Counter-Strike in Steam China.

- Added a shortcut to Community Servers list to Play menu for Counter-Strike in Steam China.