Valve has launched Counter-Strike 2's second Premier season alongside significant gameplay updates and map pool changes. Here's everything you need to know about the latest patch.

Key Changes:

• Premier Season 2 begins with complete rank reset
• Season 1 players receive commemorative medals
• CS Rating recalibration based on Season 1 performance
• Train added to Active Duty map pool
• Vertigo removed from Active Duty

Weapon Updates:

• M4A4 price reduced to $2,900
• FAMAS accuracy improved and price reduced to $1,950
• MP9, MP5-SD, and MP7 crouching accuracy reduced
• AUG/SG scope dot adjusted for better long-range use

Quality of Life Improvements:

• New dynamic radar zoom option
• Updated grenade order in spectator UI
• Increased bomb visibility in UI
• Added fallback logic for incomplete demo playback
• Fixed R8 Revolver secondary fire exploit
• Counter-strafe summaries added to server logs

Map Changes:

• Removed boost angle from Long Dog to Bombsite A
• Fixed lighting artifacts on double-sided materials

The update coincides with IEM Katowice 2025, the first major LAN tournament of the year, which began on January 29.

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