Counter-Strike 2 Aug. 26 patch notes: Ancient changes, knife updates, and more

Counter-Strike 2’s Aug. 26 update is here, bringing exactly the kind of changes the community has been asking for. Valve has fine-tuned grenade lineups on Ancient, making utility play more consistent, while rolling out a full revamp of knife animations that feels smoother and more polished than ever.

It’s a patch that highlights how small adjustments can have a massive impact on competitive gameplay. From crisper weapon inspections to improved utility mechanics, this update focuses on quality-of-life improvements that have been topping player wishlists for weeks, making CS2 feel more refined heading into its next competitive stretch.