CS2 February 15 Update Patch Notes

Tuna Han

February 16, 2024

CS2 is a multiplayer tactical first-person shooter developed by Valve and Hidden Path Entertainment. It is the fifth game in the Counter-Strike series. Valve regularly updates the game with smaller balancing patches and larger content additions. Valve has just rolled out a new update for CS2, which focuses on minor things that increase the gameplay. Check out the CS2 February 15 update patch notes below.

CS2 February 15 Update Patch Notes

[ ANIMATION ]

• Fix for animations when climbing ladders
• Fix for menu agents wielding tasers
• Fix for Kukri knife hold animation during team intro sequence

[ SPECTATING ]

• spec_lock_to_accountid and spec_lock_to_current_player commands are now available for casters/observers
• spec_player and spec_goto now works in CSTV and demo playback
• tv_secure_bypass server setting now allows connecting HLAE observers to VAC secure CSTV servers

[ GAMEPLAY ]

• In Deathmatch, the Zeus can be bought each life and will rebuy if not in random weapon mode
• In Deathmatch, getting a second Zeus kill in the same life will earn double points
• mp_modify_timeouts server-side command allows adding/subtracting a tactical timeout from CT/T team if backup file is restored or a team incorrectly took a tactical timeout instead of a technical timeout

[ LOGGING ]

• Start of warmup and end of warmup will now produce a log message in the game server log
• Reported damage no longer has a rounding error when reported in the game server log

[ MISC ]

• Improved viewmodel animation smoothness when client framerates get low or unstable
• Fixed issues with implementation of scancode-based key bindings. Bindings are now independent of input locales.
• Added performance diagnostic HUD element that can be configured in Game Settings menu (“Telemetry”)
• Deleted cq_netgraph and cq_netgraph_problem_show_auto. Instead, use cl_hud_telemetry_serverrecvmargin_graph_show.
• Fix for sometimes failing to connect to a local practice server without Steam connectivity
• Fixed a bug with Skill Group animation at the end of competitive matches
• Fixed sniper scope performance hitch and adjusted visual treatment.
• Various performance improvements

[ MAPS ]

Vertigo:

• Fixed grenade clipping around AC unit at B-site
• Fixed clipping of pillar at T-Start that would potentially allow bomb to be thrown into unreachable area

Nuke:

• Adjusted clipping around Vents entrance to prevent players’ feet clipping through the vent geo
• Improved collision of sliding door meshes at Ramp

Anubis:

• Added and removed a ladder near boost spot by T spawn
• Fixed a couple of spots where bomb could be thrown out of the map

Overpass:

• Clipping improvements
• Fixed some disappearing mesh