CS2 Update: Market Listings Stay in Inventory, Inferno Changes, and New Scripting Tools

Valve has released a new Counter-Strike 2 update, introducing a significant quality-of-life improvement for Steam Community Market users, map adjustments for Inferno, and several additions for map scripting. The update also includes a small but amusing animation fix involving one of the game’s most iconic creatures.

Here is everything you need to know about the latest CS2 patch.

Steam Market Listings Now Stay in Your Inventory, New Offer Limit Option in the Terminal, Inferno Receives Gameplay Changes, Community Maps Updated, Major Additions for Map Scripting, Chicken Animation Fix, Final Thoughts

Steam Market Listings Now Stay in Your Inventory

One of the most notable changes affects how items behave when listed on the Steam Community Market.

Starting with this update, items listed for sale will remain in your inventory while they are on the market. This means you can still equip and use your weapon skins in your loadout even if they are currently listed for sale.

Previously, items had to be removed from your inventory during a listing, which prevented players from using them in matches.

However, there are still some restrictions while the item is listed. Players cannot modify or consume the item during this time. For example, you won’t be able to apply stickers or use the item in trade-ups until the listing is canceled.

Listings can still be canceled at any time, giving players full control over their marketplace activity.

For traders and collectors, this change makes it much easier to continue playing with favorite skins while trying to sell them on the market.

New Offer Limit Option in the Terminal

Valve also added a new customization feature related to item offers.

Players can now set a maximum offer limit in the Terminal, which affects what offers appear through the Arms Dealer.

Once the limit is set, the Arms Dealer will only display offers that fall within that specified price range. This makes it easier to filter through listings and focus only on items that match your budget.

For players browsing skins frequently, this small addition should make the experience much smoother.

Inferno Receives Gameplay Changes

Inferno has received several layout adjustments aimed at improving gameplay around Bombsite A and mid control.

The Balcony at Bombsite A has been extended, potentially changing how players approach site holds and post-plant situations.

At the same time, the Graveyard area near Bombsite A has been closed off, removing a position that previously provided additional defensive angles.

Valve also adjusted clipping around the small window next to the Second Mid Balcony, likely improving movement and grenade interactions in that area.

These tweaks may subtly impact how teams approach executes and defensive setups on one of the most popular maps in Counter-Strike.

Community Maps Updated

Two community maps were updated to their latest versions from the Steam Workshop.

Warden and Sanctum both received new versions from their creators, bringing fixes and improvements provided by the community.

While these updates typically include optimization and small gameplay adjustments, they ensure that community maps continue to evolve alongside the main game.

Major Additions for Map Scripting

This update also brings a large set of new tools for developers working with CS2 map scripting.

Several new functions were added, including:

• New angular velocity functions for entities

• Additional ammo control functions for weapons

• Expanded teleport options for entity physics

• More event data for bullet impacts

These additions expand the possibilities for custom maps, game modes, and scripted interactions within the CS2 engine.

Valve also fixed several scripting issues, including missing functions related to player ducking states and bugs affecting input detection for the jump action.

Another bug fix ensures that certain entity methods now work correctly outside of player pawn objects.

Overall, these changes give community creators more control when building advanced gameplay logic and custom experiences.

Chicken Animation Fix

And finally, Valve fixed a slight tilt in the chicken running animation.

While it may seem like a tiny detail, chickens have become one of Counter-Strike’s most beloved background characters, so even small animation tweaks tend to catch players’ attention.

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Final Thoughts

This update may not introduce new weapons or cases, but it delivers several useful improvements.

The ability to keep items in your inventory while they are listed on the Steam Market is a major convenience for traders and collectors. Combined with the new offer limit option and Inferno adjustments, the patch improves both gameplay and the overall player experience.

Meanwhile, the expanded scripting tools continue to support the growing CS2 mapping community.

As always, we’ll keep an eye on how these changes impact gameplay and the skin economy. Stay tuned for more CS2 updates and guides on Farmskins.