September 22, 2026 · Patch
September 22, 2026 update
11 new26 changes3 fixes
Premier
- ChangeUpdated the map selection process to give players more opportunities to play maps they've been learning.
- ChangeMap selection process:
- ChangeTeam 1 picks one map
- ChangeTeam 2 picks two maps
- ChangeTeam 1 picks a final map.
- ChangeOne of the four maps will be randomly selected and the match will begin.
Rush
- ChangeRush is a fast-paced queued 3v3 game mode.
- ChangePlayers battle through a series of battle arenas to reach the opponent's castle and win the match.
- ChangeBattle arenas are randomly selected for each match, so no two matches are the same.
- ChangeControl the tower when you eliminate the enemy team (or time expires) to win the round.
Gameplay
- ChangePlayers can now reload silently (but slowly) by pressing and holding the reload key.
- ChangeUn-scoping a sniper weapon no longer produces a sound.
- ChangeGlobally increased visual clarity and improved fidelity of bullet impact decals.
- Changeammo_grenade_limit_total setting now also enforces the total number of grenades a player is allowed to purchase in a round.
- ChangeChickens now take damage from the Zeus x27. Zeus x27
Settings
- ChangeCrosshairs have been updated to be resolution independent.
- ChangeA new "Crosshair/Scopes" tab is available in the Settings menu, and includes updated crosshair settings.
- NewAdded new crosshair styles
- ChangeUpdated the default crosshair to "Dynamic Quad," which better represents weapon accuracy.
Engine
- ChangeUpdated engine code to the latest version of Source 2.
Maps
- Ancient
- FixFixed holes in world in Long A Main Hall.
- ChangeAdjusted door geometry and grenade clipping inside Jaguar.
- Cache
- FixSome gap fixes and clipping adjustments around the blue doors in Mid.
- Mirage
- ChangeReinforced scaffolding by balcony in A site.
- Train
- ChangeBlocked pixel gap in crates on bombsite A.
Misc
- NewAdded ability to set a "Clan Tag" for players who are members of Steam Community Groups. You can adjust your Clan Tag from your Player Profile.
- NewAdded support for applying stickers to C4.
- ChangeThe Starjunk 95, Industrial Sunset Memories Music Kit is now available for purchase in standard and StatTrak versions through the STORE tab.
- ChangeHalftime scoreboard stats should now fully reflect the results of the previous round.
- FixFixed a case where players could avoid a kick ban.
- ChangePlayers can now adjust music volume per game-mode.
Workshop
- NewAdded "minimap_volume" entity which enables a custom minimap image when a player is within the volume.
- NewAdded "sky_camera_volume" and "sky_camera_volume_target", which enable custom location-specific skybox rendering.
- NewAdded "point_deathcam_bounds" entity that constrains the player death camera.
- NewAdded "env_shake_volume" entity that allows camera shake only within a specified volume.
Scripting
- NewAdded CSRadarPoint entity.
- NewAdded CSObservablePoint entity.
- NewAdded AddTeamMoney API method.
- NewAdded OnPlayerTeamChanged callback.
- ChangeSetDialogVariableString now accepts a localization string.
Valve's official notes. Read the announcement on Steam