CS2 Update: Cache Returns to the Game

On the night of April 28–29, a new update was released in Counter-Strike 2, bringing back the iconic map Cache.

Cache was previously added to the official map pool on FACEIT, and has now officially arrived in CS2.

Maps, Animgraph 2, Sound, Misc

Maps

Cache

Added to Competitive, Casual, Deathmatch, and Retakes modes.

Dust II

The cover on the mid box (Xbox) has been removed, reopening the previously silent jump. This time, it’s intentional.

Office

Collision has been enabled on the tarp covering the crates near the CT spawn.

Stronghold

Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop.

Poseidon

Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop.

Animgraph 2

Minor adjustments to viewmodel animations.

Talon and Karambit knives now display correctly in hand during defuse.

Sound

Minor mix and balance adjustments.

Fixed an issue where the C4 equip sound would not be interrupted by other equip sounds.

Removed the first-person death sound that would play if no death sound from the music kit was audible.

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Misc

Fixed an ambient occlusion shader issue with alpha testing that caused overly dark and harsh silhouettes.