Valve has released a new update for CS2, introducing several changes for match spectators, map updates, and improvements to the Cologne 2026 Shop. Among the main additions are the ability to bookmark tournament stickers, a new flashbang opacity setting for spectators, as well as updates for Ancient and Sanctum.
[ COLOGNE 2026 ]
- Added ability to bookmark stickers in Cologne 2026 Shop.
[ MISC ]
- Added convar r_spectator_flashbang_opacity to control flashbang opacity for remote spectators.
- Flashbang effect for remote spectators now renders underneath the HUD.
- Stability improvements
[ MAPS ]
Ancient
- Updated clipping to prevent certain boost locations
Sanctum
- Updated to the latest version from Steam Workshop (Update Notes)
As a reminder, Counter-Strike 2 receives a new update (May 23)