CS2 Update Adds Stickers and Charms for StarLadder Budapest Major

Valve has released a new Counter-Strike 2 update dedicated to the upcoming StarLadder Budapest Major, which will take place from November 24 to December 14 in Hungary. The patch introduces team and player stickers, a new type of sticker charms, and a paid event pass packed with in-game features.

Stickers and New Charms, Event Pass and Pick’Em Challenge, Technical Updates and Fixes, StarLadder Budapest Major 2025

Stickers and New Charms

The main highlight of this update is the addition of Budapest Major-themed stickers. Alongside them, Valve introduced sticker charms — a brand-new cosmetic category in CS2. Players can now attach, remove, and re-equip charms freely without consuming the item. This is the first time charms have been implemented in such a flexible way in Counter-Strike’s history.

Event Pass and Pick’Em Challenge

The new StarLadder Major Pass allows players to participate in the Pick’Em Challenge, make match predictions, level up their tournament coin, use temporary team graffiti, and earn souvenir tokens to redeem for exclusive match-based souvenir packages.

Valve has also added souvenir items from the final stages of the event, each featuring unique charms that commemorate the most memorable tournament moments.

Technical Updates and Fixes

Besides new content, the update includes several performance and gameplay improvements:

• Recently purchased Name Tag and StatTrak Swap Tool items can no longer be sold or listed on the Steam Community Market.

• Maximum movement velocity (sv_maxvelocity) increased to 16,384 units per second (default remains 3,500).

• Fixed issues where clients incorrectly predicted jump presses and apex positions.

• Fixed Inferno’s skybox that was blocking grenades.

• Increased the default bullet decal draw distance.

• Glove models and animations in the UI and inventory now use Animgraph2, matching in-game first-person visuals.

• Added pulsating light to the C4 model.

• Updated Steam Market and web inventory color schemes to align with item quality tiers.

• General performance improvements.

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StarLadder Budapest Major 2025

The StarLadder Budapest Major will run from November 24 to December 14, featuring a $1.25 million prize pool.

In the opening round, FaZe Clan will face Lynn Vision, while PARIVISION takes on The Huns. The first stage runs until November 27, after which 8 out of 16 teams will advance to the next phase.

This update is one of the most significant for CS2 this fall — combining new cosmetics, improved visuals, and performance upgrades with the excitement of the first Budapest Major.

Want to celebrate the tournament in style? Head over to Farmskins to open cases, collect your favorite skins, and gear up for StarLadder Budapest Major 2025.