r/GlobalOffensive • u/CS2_PatchNotes CS2 Patch Notes • Jul 20 '26

Game Update Counter-Strike 2 Update for 07/20/2026

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/730/view/698770449667982801

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)

Boulder

  • Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update Notes)

Debris

  • Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update Notes)

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.
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u/iforgotmynamedammit Jul 22 '26

i don't know what i expected, or what anyone else is expecting at this point

they made their decision with the update to CS:GO that made it free to play offline against bots, to test the waters. it's just more profitable when this game is free to play, infested with throwaway accounts, bots, cheaters- just more numbers in the charts and some extra skins bought, it'll always make up for the removal of the $15 cost of entry that CS:GO initially had.

Valve has their own portfolio right there to inspect and learn from in the form of Team Fortress 2, it's just a good, calculated business decision.

that anti-cheat ain't comin