All news: Valve

New CS2 patch reworks bomb explosion mechanics and ships detailed fixes for Fachwerk, Boulder, and Debris. See what changed in build 2000875.

CS2 gets a new Jackass-themed sticker collection ahead of the franchise's final film. See who designed it and how the Valve-Paramount collaboration came together.

Valve confirms Cache returns to CS2 after 7 years, replacing Overpass in Active Duty. Premier Season 4 ends July 6 — here's the new map pool.

Legacy cracks Valve's top 6 after a historic CS Asia Championships win, securing a Stake Ranked Ep. 3 spot. Meanwhile, FaZe Clan misses the EWC 2026 direct invite by a single spot.

Valve hints at Cache’s return to CS2! Read about the viral teaser, the map's history since 2019, and why it likely won't hit the professional competitive pool before IEM Cologne in June.

German Counter-Strike players will use the new X-Ray Scanner to open cases. The system reveals the item first but requires players to claim it before scanning the next case.

Valve released a CS2 update with Inferno map adjustments, Steam Market listing changes, and updates to Warden and Sanctuary from the Workshop.

CS2 fans spotted a hidden hint about Cache. Valve briefly used a radiation symbol in “2026,” fueling speculation about major map pool changes next year.

Valve has introduced a significant update to its tournament regulations, officially banning the promotion of skin-gambling platforms, case-opening services, and similar websites across all

DayZ creator Dean Hall condemns Valve for normalizing gambling through Counter-Strike 2’s loot box economy, calling it “disgusting” and urging transparency on its real-world effects.