Counter-Strike 2 Update from July 10, 2026: C4 detonation mechanics fixes
Valve has released a Counter-Strike 2 update that fixes the new C4 detonation mechanics, makes changes to stickers and seasonal medals, and addresses several technical issues while improving the game’s stability.
List of Changes
Gameplay
- Removed the minimum guaranteed damage of one point from new C4 explosions.
- Fixed a bug that caused damage from new C4 explosions to be calculated incorrectly near the boundaries of various map areas.
- New C4 explosions now knock thrown weapons farther away.
Arsenal
- Adjusted the visibility of the “Sniper Ahead” sticker after it has been scraped off.
Miscellaneous
- Fixed a bug that caused one of the seasonal medal bars to lack a gold tint.
- Fixed a bug where the scoreboard did not update when it was opened.
- Various stability improvements have been made.
Previously, Valve released a major update for Counter-Strike 2, which overhauled the C4 detonation mechanics, added new weapon and sticker collections, updated community maps, and introduced changes to performance, the engine, and Workshop tools.
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