Counter-Strike 2 has officially launched as a free-to-play title, introducing Season One of Premier and numerous significant updates across all aspects of the game.

Gameplay Improvements

• Enabled Competitive, Wingman, and Private matchmaking
• Added Training Day for new players
• Enhanced player movement collision and bullet penetration
• Improved smoke and water effects
• Fixed various visual bugs including wall penetration issues
• Adjusted C4 bomb lighting and smoke behavior
• Fixed Famas reload timing

Sound Updates

• New CS2 default music kit
• Enhanced audio customization options
• Fixed defuse and planting sound issues
• Improved directional sound and damage feedback
• Updated main menu ambience
• Restored clutch_mode_toggle functionality

Animation Enhancements

• Refined character movements and lean animations
• Improved jump and jiggle-peek animations
• Added Negev bullet belt
• Reduced foot sliding with heavy weapons
• Fixed various weapon animation issues

Matchmaking Changes

• Implemented stricter cheating penalties affecting party members
• Added Premier mode restrictions for high-rated players

Map Updates

• General bug fixes across all maps
• Improved vertical audio in Nuke and Vertigo
• Added new bell to Inferno
• Reorganized Casual and Deathmatch map groups

Additional Features

• CS:GO veterans receive commemorative items
• Introduced Store tab and weekly Care Package system
• Added demo playback support
• Enabled inventory item interactions and favorites
• Updated weapon finishes and character models
• New workshop tools and help system

Legacy CS:GO players who started more than a week ago receive a commemorative coin and music kit. The update also brings significant workshop tool improvements, including new documentation and secure server restrictions.

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