update · March 11, 2026

Counter-Strike 2 Update Adds Dead Hand Collection and Dust II Fixes

Counter-Strike 2's latest update introduces the Dead Hand Collection featuring 17 community weapon finishes and 22 new glove special items. The patch also patches a geometry gap on Dust II and applies the newest Community Workshop version of Alpine.

Valve dropped a fresh update for Counter-Strike 2 on March 11, 2026, adding a brand-new weapon case alongside map adjustments and community map updates.

Dead Hand Collection Drop

The Dead Hand Collection is now live, featuring 17 community-contributed weapon finishes. Players can access the new items via the Dead Hand Terminal weekly drop, which also includes 22 new glove finishes as rare special items.

Map Adjustments

Dust II received a targeted geometry fix to seal up an unintended pixel gap located in the door area Outside Long. Meanwhile, Alpine has been updated to match the latest iteration from the Community Workshop.

Why this patch matters

An update focused on fresh cosmetics and minor map polish, giving collectors new weapon finishes while patching a small sightline exploit on Dust II.