Valve released a new Counter-Strike 2 update that reduces the AUG reload time by half a second. The patch also adds a ping icon for dropped defuse kits, fixes the sound event for Desert Eagle silent reloads and includes several map and stability fixes.
AUG reload becomes faster
The main gameplay change affects the AUG, with Valve reducing its reload time by 0.5 seconds.
The update does not change the weapon damage, accuracy, fire rate or price, meaning the adjustment is focused specifically on reducing the time players remain vulnerable while reloading.
The AUG has remained a situational alternative to the M4 rifles on the CT side, and the faster reload gives the weapon a small quality-of-life improvement without changing its core characteristics.
Dropped defuse kits now have a ping icon
Valve also added a dedicated ping icon for defuse kits dropped on the ground.
Players can now mark the location of a kit more clearly for teammates, making it easier to communicate where one is available during a round.
The change can be particularly useful when rotating between bombsites or when a surviving player needs to quickly locate a kit before attempting a retake.
Desert Eagle silent reload receives a fix
The update fixes the sound event during silent reloads with the Desert Eagle.
Silent reloads were introduced in a previous CS2 update and allow players to reload without producing the usual audible cue under specific conditions. The latest fix addresses an issue with the sound event specifically for the Desert Eagle.
Valve also fixed a case where buzzing soundscape audio could occur during demo playback.
Rush maps receive additional fixes
Several clipping issues on Rush maps were addressed in the patch.
The update also includes localization changes and general stability improvements, although Valve did not provide additional details about the individual fixes included in those categories.
Full list of changes
- Added a ping icon for dropped defuse kits
- Reduced the AUG reload time by half a second
- Fixed the sound event during silent reload for Desert Eagle
- Fixed a case of buzzing soundscape sounds during demo playback
- Clipping fixes for Rush maps
- Localization updates
- Stability updates
