Official updateOct 14, 2026, 11:02 PM UTC

Demo/Replay viewer improvements and other changes (Oct 14, 2026)

Demo/replay viewer enhancements plus animation, tool, and renderer updates.

Quick read

Added a progress bar for demo/replay downloads.
Camera controls now use a click-and-drag scheme.
Free and chase camera are usable during a paused demo.
Fixed minor issues when seeking to a different position in the demo file.
Round backup files now require the game server startup flag `-allow_round_backup_files`.
Updated AUG reload animations for standing and crouch reloads to better match new reload duration.
Allowed radio commands now have an explicit list.
Added `toolsskybox_occluder` tool material for CS2 Workshop Tools.
Stability improvements for the Vulkan renderer.

This update includes several improvements and fixes across the demo/replay viewer, animations, tools, and the renderer.

Demo/Replay viewer improvements

Added: A progress bar for demo/replay downloads.
Changed: Camera controls now use a click-and-drag scheme.
Changed: Free and chase camera are usable during a paused demo.
Fixed: Minor issues when seeking to a different position in the demo file.

Other changes

Server: Round backup files now require the game server startup flag -allow_round_backup_files.
Animation: Updated AUG reload animations for standing and crouch reloads to better match new reload duration.
Gameplay: Allowed radio commands now have an explicit list.
Tools: Added toolsskybox_occluder tool material for CS2 Workshop Tools.
Renderer: Stability improvements for the Vulkan renderer.

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