September 9, 2026 · Patch
September 9, 2026 update
5 new9 changes3 fixes
Maps
- Cache
- FixFixed various gaps in map.
- FixFixed a wallbang spot on B site.
- NewAdded a missing competitive CT spawn point.
- NewAdded additional T spawn points.
Map Scripting
- ChangeReworked CSPlayerCamera:
- ChangeRenamed it to CustomPlayerCamera.
- NewAdded GetPlayer, GetMode, SetMode, and SetFollowConfig.
- ChangeDeprecated IsEnabled, SetEnabled, and SetIsControllingAngles.
- NewAdded an 'observable' property to custom_hud_layout that controls whether an observer sees the UI as the spectated player sees it. Defaults to false.
- FixFixed several bugs related to stale custom_hud_layout state when changing spectator targets.
- NewAdded top-level custom_hud_layout classes driven by client state:
- ChangeHUD_BUYMENU_VISIBLE
- ChangeHUD_SCOREBOARD_VISIBLE
- Changecustom_hud_layout now always draws on top of the base HUD.
Misc
- ChangeChat is now encrypted in demo files using the same rules as CS:GO :
- ChangeTeam chat is no longer readable when playing back demo files.
- ChangeGlobal chat is only readable in demo files when played back via the in-game watch UI.
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