CS2 update — April 28, 2026
Cache returns, Dust II Mid Box opened
MAPS
Cache
Added Cache to Competitive, Casual, Deathmatch, and Retakes modes.
Dust II
Uncovered Mid Box (Xbox) to reveal a previously hidden jump spot. On purpose this time.
Office
Enabled collision on tarp on boxes used around CT spawn.
Stronghold
Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update Notes)
Poseidon
Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update Notes)
ANIMGRAPH 2
Minor adjustments to viewmodel animations.
Talon and Karambit knives are now held correctly while defusing.
SOUND
Minor mix changes and adjustments.
Fixed issue where C4 equip sound was not getting interrupted by other equip sounds.
Removed first-person death sound effect that played in the case of music kit death cue being inaudible.
MISC
Shader fix for AO while using alpha test causing overly dark and chunky silhouettes, as seen on railings in Mirage.
Fixed a case where it was possible to hold no weapon by requesting a hand switch after throwing a grenade.
In short: what changed
- Cache added to Competitive, Casual, Deathmatch and Retakes.
- Dust II Mid Box uncovered with a jump spot.
- Talon and Karambit are held correctly while defusing.
Source: the official Counter-Strike 2 blog on Steam. Text and images belong to Valve.