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Counter-Strike 2 Update (Aug 3, 2026)

Fixes grenade collision and several Cache map issues; Shelter updated from the Community Workshop; new scripting events, methods, and enums.

Quick read

  • Fixed a case where grenades could be thrown through level geometry
  • Cache: fixed gaps, collisions, flickering, and removed a boost spot in Outside A
  • Shelter updated from the Community Workshop
  • Added multiple scripting events, methods, and the `CSGrenadeType` enum; fixed `Instance.RegisterCheatCommand` bug; deprecated grenade bounce data in `Instance.OnGrenadeBounce`

This update fixes grenade collision and several map issues, updates Shelter from the Community Workshop, and adds a number of scripting API events, methods, and enums.

General

  • Fixed a case where grenades could be thrown through level geometry.

Cache

  • Map fixes:
    • Fixed various gaps in map
    • Fixed collision in various spots across map
    • Fixed flickering on some assets
    • Removed boost spot in Outside A

Shelter

  • Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/changelog/3737179295)

Scripting API

  • Added:

    • Instance.TracePlayer
    • Instance.OnWeaponPickup
    • Instance.OnBombExplode
    • Instance.SpawnGrenadeProjectile
    • Added dropper to Instance.OnWeaponDrop event
    • Added hitEntity to Instance.OnGrenadeBounce event
    • Added normal to Instance.OnGrenadeBounce event
    • CSGrenadeProjectileBase.GetGrenadeType
    • CSGrenadeProjectileBase.GetThrower
    • CSGrenadeProjectileBase.Detonate
    • CSPlantedC4.IsBombsiteA
    • CSPlantedC4.IsBombsiteB
    • CSPlantedC4.GetPlanter
    • CSPlantedC4.GetDefuser
    • CSPlantedC4.IsActive
    • CSPlantedC4.IsExploded
    • CSPlantedC4.IsDefused
    • CSPlantedC4.GetPlantTime
    • CSPlantedC4.GetExplodeTime
    • CSPlantedC4.GetDefuseStartTime
    • CSPlantedC4.GetDefuseFinishTime
    • CSPlayerPawn.HasDefuser
    • CSPlayerPawn.SetHasDefuser
    • CSGrenadeType enum

  • Fixed:

    • Fixed a bug where Instance.RegisterCheatCommand would not work on script reload.

  • Deprecated:

    • Deprecated bounces from Instance.OnGrenadeBounce event.
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