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CS2 on X: Today we're updating our Workshop Tools to support our second Call to Arms-ory.... (Jul 16, 2026)

Today we're updating our Workshop Tools to support our second Call to Arms-ory. We're looking for new items for one new weapon collection: - Fairy Tales And two new sticker collec...

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Code updateOct 15, 2026, 05:57 PM UTC

CS2 Update (Oct 15, 2026)

Small CS2 maintenance build improves match info/download UI robustness and adds a new skybox occluder tools material, alongside minor packaging and build metadata updates.

  • Match info UI now handles replay download progress more reliably and cleans up event handlers to avoid stale updates.
  • A new `toolsskybox_occluder` tools material was added for level-design and optimization workflows.
  • Client and server versions were bumped to 2000933, with minor VPK and manifest repackaging but no direct gameplay changes indicated.
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Code updateOct 15, 2026, 07:16 AM UTC

CS2 Update (Oct 15, 2026)

A behind-the-scenes CS2 update adds a new Vulkan sky occluder shader, improving how sky geometry hides the world and paving the way for cleaner horizons and more flexible sky visuals.

  • New Vulkan sky occluder shader added to handle depth and visibility for sky geometry, improving how the sky hides distant world elements.
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Code updateOct 15, 2026, 12:34 AM UTC

CS2 Update (Oct 15, 2026)

Small CS2 update refines the demo playback HUD, shortens a crosshair setting promotion, and rolls out routine client/server build and packaging changes.

  • Demo playback HUD gets adaptive layout, cleaner time/tick display, and better player list alignment.
  • The promoted crosshair setting in the options menu now stops being highlighted earlier than originally scheduled.
  • Client and server versions are bumped with refreshed VPKs, libraries, and build markers, indicating minor backend and tooling updates.
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