The latest Counter-Strike 2 update rolls out all changes from the Animgraph 2 beta, refining weapon animations and addressing several gameplay inconsistencies. Adjustments to viewmodel animations and weapon deploy logic aim to improve overall responsiveness during matches.
In addition, the patch resolves a number of gameplay and technical issues, including ladder movement exploits, grenade scaling bugs, and a halftime crash. A separate fix also restores the intended delay between burst fire shots, correcting an issue that affected weapon balance.
Patch Notes
Animgraph 2
- Applied minor adjustments to viewmodel animations for improved visual consistency
- Updated general weapon deploy animation logic for smoother transitions
- Fixed issues when transitioning between knife attacks
- Fixed Elites not firing correctly in third person
Miscellaneous Fixes
- Fixed an exploit allowing silent ladder climbing at run speed by tapping movement keys
- Improved ground smoothing where sloped surfaces transition into flat terrain
- Fixed grenades inheriting incorrect scale after being dropped and picked up
- Fixed a crash occurring at halftime when switching from Counter Terrorists to Terrorists
- Restored intended delay between burst fire bullets, fixing a gameplay bug
Counter-Strike 2 is available as a free to play title on Windows and Linux, originally released on September 27, 2023.
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