Patches

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.

October 12, 2023 · Patch

October 12, 2023 update

4 new5 changes5 fixes

Gameplay

  • ChangeWhen a server disagrees about a player's loadout, such as when a match starts during a patch, the buy menu will now reflect the server-authoritative loadout
  • FixFixed a case where players could clip through ceilings
  • ChangeMade adjustments to character shaders to improve player visibility

Animation

  • FixFixed the "Smooth Criminal" foot pinning bug
  • ChangeAdjusted team select and team intro knife animations to work with Shadow Daggers

Maps

  • FixVarious bug fixes and tweaks to Inferno, Mirage, Nuke, Overpass, and Vertigo InfernoMirageNukeOverpassVertigo

Misc

  • NewAdded "Player Color" option to "HUD Color" setting that will make the HUD match your or your spectator target's player color in competitive modes
  • ChangeChanged "Use Player Colors on Team ID" default to "Yes"
  • NewAdded "Large Player Count" setting to replace player avatars with team player count in the mini-scoreboard during the active portion of rounds
  • FixFixed a bug where graffiti changes mid-match were delayed
  • FixVarious bug fixes and tweaks to weapon finishes and stickers

Workshop Tools

  • NewNew Screenshot button - captures a screenshot of the game window and saves a .png file to disk. Using "Inspect" with the gray or green backgrounds saves the .png with the UI elements hidden and a transparent background
  • NewAdded Inferno and Ancient preview maps (workshop_preview_inferno and workshop_preview_ancient) InfernoAncient
  • ChangeWorkshop Item Editor - Integrated help system contains detailed guides when you see (More Help: Shift+F1) in the tool tip. These detailed guides contain important information about PBR color ranges, wear/durability masking alpha values, and much more

Valve's official notes. Read the announcement on Steam

© 2026 Vestigo