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CS2 Update (Apr 22, 2026)

XP Shop visuals refined, aim-punch prediction event removed from protocol, and routine asset/packaging updates with a version bump.

Quick read

  • XP Shop item tiles receive layout and readability tweaks, including smaller timer icons and ellipsis handling for long text.
  • The `CSPE_AddAimPunch` prediction event and `CCSPredictionEvent_AddAimPunch` message are removed from `cs_prediction_events.proto`.
  • Client/server string tables align with the protocol change and show internal UI/inventory callback name updates; a CZ75 class symbol appears in server strings.
  • Packaging updates reindex many agent model paths; build tracking shows a version bump to PatchVersion 1.41.5.4.

This update focuses on polishing the XP Shop interface and quietly tidies up some developer-facing protocol pieces, alongside routine build/packaging housekeeping.

XP Shop UI tweaks

  • Timer banner adjustments: The limited-time banner on item tiles has updated sizing and layout to improve readability. The timer icon is slightly smaller (textureheight from 14 to 12 in panorama/layout/xpshop.xml), the label height is tightened (13px), and long text can now truncate with an ellipsis. The banner’s container now spans the full tile width with updated margins for cleaner alignment.
  • Visual refinements: The tile image shadow opacity is increased, and the points icon on item tiles is nudged slightly upward (transform: translateY(-2px)), aiming for more consistent icon alignment.

Files touched: panorama/styles/xpshop.css, panorama/layout/xpshop.xml.

Protocol and prediction events

  • Removed event: The CSPE_AddAimPunch prediction event and its message CCSPredictionEvent_AddAimPunch were removed from cs_prediction_events.proto. This change matters primarily for tools or integrations that consume these protocol definitions, as the corresponding enum entry and punch_angle field are no longer present.

Engine strings and internal hooks

  • Aim punch references cleaned up: Client and server string tables no longer reference CSPE_AddAimPunch, CCSPredictionEvent_AddAimPunch, or punch_angle, aligning with the protocol change.
  • UI and inventory callbacks: Client strings show updates around acknowledge and inventory flows, with ShowAcknowledgePopup and pRefreshActiveInventoryList present (and their prior variants removed). This suggests internal naming or hook adjustments for those UI interactions.
  • Weapon symbol note: Server strings include @CWeaponCZ75a, which appears as an updated or reintroduced class symbol in the runtime table. No direct gameplay change is implied by this on its own.

Assets and packaging

  • Manifest churn for agent models: The package manifest (pak01_dir.txt) saw wide-but-balanced add/remove entries across many agent model paths (e.g., ctm_fbi, ctm_swat, ctm_st6, ctm_gendarmerie, ctm_sas, ctm_diver, tm_phoenix, tm_balkan, tm_professional, tm_leet). The mirrored adds/removes suggest reindexing or repackaging of existing resources rather than introducing new agent content.
  • Build/version bump: Tracking files updated with ClientVersion=2000797, ServerVersion=2000797, and PatchVersion=1.41.5.4 in steam.inf, along with a new build changelist in built_from_cl.txt.
  • Module metadata refresh: Client/server module metadata files were updated (DumpSource2/module_metadata/client.kv3 and server.kv3), consistent with routine engine data maintenance.

Overall impact

For most players, this update is a small quality pass: the XP Shop tiles should look a bit cleaner, and everything else is largely under-the-hood. Developers and tool authors who rely on cs_prediction_events.proto should note the removal of the aim-punch prediction event, as related identifiers are no longer present in the runtime tables.

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