Counter-Strike 2 has just received a fresh update that brings significant changes and improvements to the game. Among the most notable new features is the 2024 Service Medal, which will become available from January 1. This medal is a recognition of the achievements of players who have reached the 40th rank in their game profile.

In the MISC section, several important fixes have been made, including resolving an issue that prevented the playback of old demos, and numerous exploits that allowed adding non-text data to user interface labels. Players now have the option to add friends using their friend code and a list for multiple lobby invitations has been added.

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On the Overpass map, changes have been made to improve player movement and fix incorrect footstep sounds. A number of adjustments have also been made to make the map more similar to CS:GO in terms of fall damage and item placement.

The full list of updates is as follows:

[ GAMEPLAY ]

• Added shell eject effects for shotguns
• Dropped weapons caused by buy menu purchasing are now dropped below the buyer

[ MISC ]

• Added all-new 2024 Service Medal which will be available starting January 1st
• Fixed an issue that prevented some older demos from playing back
• Fixed multiple exploits that allowed adding non-text data into UI labels
• Added the ability to add a Friend by using their friend code
• Added a lister for multiple lobby invites
• Adjusted wear values of some community stickers to better match CS:GO

[ MAPS ]

Overpass

• Adjusted clipping to remove exploitable ledges and improve player movement
• Fixed metal railing props that were generating incorrect footstep sounds
• Adjusted positions of props and ledges to more accurately match falling damage from CS:GO
• Fixed some places where players could get stuck
• Adjusted some props and materials to improve character readability
• Fixed some cases where weapons could be accidently dropped out of reach
• Made some adjustments to props that were creating exploitable lines of sight
• Various lighting and material adjustments

Ancient

• Adjusted grenade clipping volume at cave entrance