A new update for Counter-Strike 2 has been released, introducing the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 Hub, gameplay fixes, and several quality-of-life improvements. The full changelog was published on the official CS2 website.

Full patch notes:

[ MAJOR ]

• The StarLadder Budapest Major Hub is now available. Visit the hub to purchase tournament items, play the Pick'Em Challenge, and more.
• Purchase a Budapest 2025 Viewer Pass to receive an upgradable Budapest 2025 Coin.
• With an active pass, you can upgrade your coin and earn extra souvenir packages by playing the Pick'Em Challenge.
• Additionally, you will appear on the Active Pass Leaderboard to compare your Pick'Em performance with friends.

[ STORE ]

• Added new “Sticker Slab” item — a charm that seals any sticker and can be attached to weapons. The sealed sticker can be returned to your inventory at any time by cracking open and discarding the slab.
• Newly purchased Name Tag and StatTrak™ Swap Tool items can no longer be traded or listed on the Community Market.

[ GAMEPLAY ]

• Increased the maximum effective sv_maxvelocity to 16,384 units per second (default value of 3500 remains unchanged).
• Fixed a case where clients would mispredict jump button presses.
• Fixed a case where clients would mispredict jump apexes.

[ MAPS ]

• Fixed a skybox issue on Inferno that was blocking grenades.

[ MISC ]

• Increased default bullet decal rendering distance.
• Glove models and animations in the UI/inventory now use Animgraph2, matching in-game gloves.
• Enabled the pulsing light on the C4 view model.
• Updated the color scheme of CS items in the Steam Community Market and Web Inventory to match item quality colors.
• Performance improvements.

Players can now support their favorite teams with the Budapest 2025 Viewer Pass, which includes collectible coins, Souvenir Tokens, and exclusive Playoff Souvenir Charms. The Major will take place from November 24 to December 14 in Hungary, featuring a $1.25 million prize pool. Full details and tournament updates are available here.