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Every CS2 update, change by change: each line says whether it's new, a change or a fix, and which maps, weapons and cases it names.

September 13, 2023 · Patch

September 13, 2023 update

2 new10 changes9 fixes

Maps

  • FixVarious bug fixes and tweaks for all shipped maps

Gameplay

  • FixVarious fixes for molotov/incendiary grenades
  • FixVarious fixes for smoke grenades
  • FixFixed damage indicators for fire damage
  • ChangeAdjusted first-person sniper contrails to reflect shot accuracy
  • ChangeVarious adjustments to lag compensation
  • ChangeReplaced player elevation indicators on the radar with look directions

Premier Matchmaking

  • FixVarious bug fixes and tweaks to UI elements

Sound

  • ChangeAudio mix changes and tweaks
  • ChangeLowered occlusion and distance effects for gunfire, footsteps and reloads
  • ChangeSlight increase to stereo spread
  • FixFixed a bug where incorrect footstep and jump land sounds would play on elevated edges
  • FixFixed a bug where music would stop playing at the end of deathmatch

Misc

  • ChangeChanged armor number in buy menu from amount you currently have to amount you can buy
  • FixVarious fixes for weapon finishes, gloves, and stickers
  • ChangeWater rendering performance improvements
  • NewAdded nametag positions for all knife models
  • ChangeAllow adjusting individual player voice volumes
  • FixVarious HUD bug fixes and tweaks
  • NewAdded option to disallow animated avatars
  • ChangeRemoved several legacy networking convars that existed in CS:GO but never had an effect in CS2

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