update · January 15, 2025

Counter-Strike 2 Update Drops Sticker Sales and Knife Fixes

Valve discounts Shanghai 2024 sticker capsules by 75 percent, removes the Desert Eagle Heat Treated from The Armory, and fixes several spectator and knife inspection bugs.

Valve released an update for Counter-Strike 2 on January 15, 2025, bringing major discounts to recent Major souvenirs, removing a specific Armory weapon skin, and addressing visual bugs tied to spectator tools and knife animations.

Store and Armory Changes

Shanghai 2024 Major sticker capsules are now available at a 75 percent discount in the in-game store. Meanwhile, players can no longer claim the Desert Eagle | Heat Treated skin from The Armory.

Visual and Animation Fixes

The update resolves an issue with finger placement during the Huntsman knife inspection animation. It also fixes a bug that occurred when players changed the inspect scenery while examining knives.

Spectator and UI Adjustments

Grenade icons now disappear correctly on the spectator map. Valve also fixed a bug that caused spectator icons to appear incorrectly on the radar.

Why this patch matters

This update clears out specific Armory inventory, slashes sticker prices for collectors, and cleans up UI bugs for spectators and knife enthusiasts.