Valve continues to refine Counter-Strike 2, releasing another update that addresses key gameplay, interface, and map issues. This time, it has become easier for players to enjoy matches thanks to the elimination of bugs that sometimes caused real chaos. 

Game stability is the key to a comfortable experience, especially for those who participate in competitive matches or are preparing for professional tournaments.

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What exactly was fixed in the update?

The latest patch includes several significant improvements. First and foremost, the developers addressed the issue with the "ghost model" of CT, which could appear after a player disconnects. Now the player model disappears immediately, avoiding confusion. The lag compensation system was also improved, which is especially relevant for modes with non-standard settings such as friendly enemies enabled.

The UI changes addressed bugs with player ranks and profile displays. On maps, updates touched on many small but critically important details. On Train, movement near ladders was improved, gaps and graphical artifacts were removed. Inferno received texture and clipping adjustments, and on Nuke, a spot where players could get stuck was removed. On Office, a strange bug was fixed where one of the terrorists could start the round in the air.

How does the community react?

The player from the FAVBET team bondik highlighted changes in damage prediction in his Telegram channel: "Of interest is only 'Fixed a case where damage prediction was incorrect due to view angle changes mid-spray.' As far as I understand it, it should be a bit easier to count from the spray. Honestly, I knew there would be some updates with these ‘prediction commands’. I really felt that they wouldn't make everything smooth right away."

He also shared his current settings: Body prediction and Headshot prediction are turned off, and Ragdolls are enabled. Bondik noted that many players still do not understand the essence of these parameters, and there is little available information on the internet. "It feels like this will be a discussion topic for at least the next month," he concluded.

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Why is this update important for the future of CS2?

Fixing such bugs makes the game more comfortable for millions of players, which directly affects the popularity of CS2. A stable technical base creates conditions for the growth of the esports scene and attracts new fans. The fewer errors in the game, the more trust in the project from both the community and professionals. Counter-Strike 2 is moving towards becoming a benchmark in the tactical shooter genre.

Source: Counter-Strike