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Counter-Strike 2 update upgrades demo viewer, restricts round backups
The October 14, 2026 Counter-Strike 2 update targets demo/replay viewing and server-side round backups. Demos and replays now show a download progress bar, and camera controls use a click-and-drag scheme.
Free and chase cameras can also be used while a demo is paused, and minor issues with seeking to a different position in a demo file have been fixed.
Round backups now need a server flag
Round backup files now require the game server startup flag -allow_round_backup_files.
AUG, radio, Workshop, and Vulkan changes
- AUG standing and crouch reload animations were updated to better match the new reload duration.
- Allowed radio commands now have an explicit list.
- CS2 Workshop Tools gained the
toolsskybox_occludertool material. - The Vulkan renderer received stability improvements.
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