Valve released 4 smaller Counter-Strike 2 patches in July 2026, on July 9, 14, 20 and 28. Each is reproduced below as Valve published it, newest first.
A bigger update that month has its own article: CS2 Premier Season Five update (July 2026): Cache replaces Overpass, bomb damage rework.
July 28, 2026
Cologne 2026 Major
- The Ranked Series stickers are now available for purchase. 50% of royalties are shared with players, teams, and the tournament organizer.
- Items in the the Cologne 2026 Shop will be available for purchase until September 29th.
Map Scripting
- Fixed a bug where scripts would fail to load in tools mode until a manual recompile.
Maps
Boulder
- Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update Notes)
Fachwerk
- Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update Notes)
Shelter
- Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update Notes)
Misc
- Fixed a bug which prevented some users from claiming Collection Catalog XP for The Dead Hand Collection.
- Fixed a bug that allowed malicious players to avoid being processed by VACnet.
July 20, 2026
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.
July 14, 2026
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).
Shelter
- Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update Notes).
El Dorado
- Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update Notes).
Misc
- Various stability and security fixes.
July 9, 2026
Gameplay
- Removed map-wide minimum one point of damage from new C4 explosions.
- Fixed a case where new C4 damage was calculated incorrectly near boundaries to other map areas.
- New C4 explosions now apply more force to dropped weapons.
Armory
- Adjusted the "Sniper Ahead" sticker visibility when scraped.
Misc
- Fixed a case where season medals were missing their gold tint on one of the bars.
- Fixed a case where the scoreboard wouldn't update while open.
- Various stability improvements.
