PatchSkins & itemsApril 14, 2026

CS2 update — April 14, 2026

Animation beta: fewer pops

The following changes are available in the animgraph_2_beta build. To opt into the beta build, follow the instructions here: https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/5A86-0DF4-C59E-8C4A

To report bugs or provide feedback about the beta build, please email csgoteamfeedback@valvesoftware.com with the subject "AG2 Beta".

ANIMGRAPH 2

  • Fixed wrong pose when backing into corners

  • Improved stuttering of 3rd person aim

  • Fixed main menu pistol poses

  • Added missing knife draw animations

  • Fix pop when running and switching weapons

  • Fix pop when switching weapons after throwing a grenade

  • Fixed head wobbling when planting C4

  • Fixed issue when holding inspect and changing weapons

OTHER

  • Fixed a case where it was possible to climb down ladders faster than before.

Please note that the client may produce a fatal error message when attempting to connect to a server running a different build.

In short: what changed

  • Animgraph 2 beta: fixed pops when switching weapons and poses near walls.
  • Added missing knife draw animations.

Source: the official Counter-Strike 2 blog on Steam. Text and images belong to Valve.