CS2 update — September 24, 2026
Rush rules explained, shotgun exploit fixed
RUSH
Added a better description of the rules to the loading screen.
Adjusted rules for determining when to kick players due to team damage.
Various clipping adjustments.
GAMEPLAY
Fixed a case where it was possible to get a slightly faster silent reload by tapping the reload button before holding it.
Fixed a case where it was possible to use silent reload to fire shotguns faster than normal.
MISC
Fixed a case where the AK-47 inspect animation sometimes popped.
In short: what changed
- Rush rules now shown on the loading screen; team-damage kick rules adjusted.
- Fixed a silent-reload exploit that let shotguns fire faster.
- Fixed AK-47 inspect animation.
Source: the official Counter-Strike 2 blog on Steam. Text and images belong to Valve.