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CS2 news and retake guides — maps, post-plant play, and what changed in the game.

Inferno B-site retake positions shown on a minimap with banana, construction, and plant marked

7 Nov 2026 · 3 min read

How a B-site Retake on Inferno is Usually Shaped in CS2

Learn the standard B-site retake shape on Inferno in CS2, including banana, construction, and plant positions.

Two CS2 players mid-game with grenades, smoke, and flashbangs visible on a retake map like de_dust2.

6 Nov 2026 · 3 min read

How Retake Servers Change CS2 Gameplay

Retake servers skip the buy phase, so loadouts and utility matter more than money. Here's why.

5 Nov 2026 · 3 min read

CS2 update: Retakes mode changes and entity system updates

CS2 has updated Retakes mode and its entity system. Check the changes that impact gameplay and development.

Two CS2 characters standing at a bombsite, one holding a flash, the other with a pistol

4 Nov 2026 · 3 min read

5 Mistakes That Cost Retakes in CS2

Avoid dry swings, wasted flashes, and other costly errors in CS2 retakes.

A screenshot of grenades in CS2 inventory with a retake map in the background

3 Nov 2026 · 3 min read

Which Grenades Matter for CS2 Retakes

Smoke, flash, and molotov roles after the bomb is down for retakes.gg lobbies

CS2 in-game settings with FPS counter visible in the corner of the screen

2 Nov 2026 · 3 min read

How to Show FPS in CS2: cl_showfps 1 & Steam Overlay

Enable cl_showfps 1 or Steam FPS overlay in CS2, learn what the number means, and why capping above your monitor's refresh rate can feel smoother.

A player aiming through a window on the Ancient map in CS2

30 Oct 2026 · 3 min read

Ancient Retake Shape and Bomb Position Tips for CS2

Learn how to use donut, cave, and site positions for Ancient retakes in CS2 when the bomb is on A or B.

CS2 game interface showing reload options and AMD graphics fix in action.

29 Oct 2026 · 3 min read

CS2 update: Silent Reload Mode tweak, liquid rendering fix

CS2 patch adds Hold/Toggle for Silent Reload Mode and fixes AMD black liquid rendering.

A screenshot of CS2 settings menu with some options highlighted

28 Oct 2026 · 3 min read

CS2 Low End PC Settings for Old GPUs

Optimize CS2 for low-end hardware by dropping the right details and keeping visibility.

Two CS2 players in a bomb site, one holding a defusing tool and the other holding a C4.

27 Oct 2026 · 3 min read

What Is a CS2 Retake Round? Explained

A CS2 retake round starts with the bomb planted — attackers defend, defenders must retake the site before the timer ends.

a screenshot of a Steam launch options window next to a CS2 settings menu

26 Oct 2026 · 3 min read

Where to Find and Use CS2 Launch Options

CS2 launch options explained — where to add them, what they do, and which are worth keeping.

A CS2 bomb site with a digital countdown timer showing 40 seconds.

24 Oct 2026 · 3 min read

CS2 Bomb Timer Retake Guide: When to Tap, Fight, and Defuse

Master the 40-second bomb timer in CS2 retakes with a quick glance table and practical tips.

23 Oct 2026 · 3 min read

Red CS2 loadout

Red CS2 loadout: ranked by Steam median USD vs Skinport cash min. Field-Tested where listed. Same-day snapshot.

A screenshot of CS2 gameplay in a bomb defusal round

23 Oct 2026 · 3 min read

CS2 update: Hostage and Console improvements

See what's new in the October 22, 2026 CS2 update, including Hostage tracking and Console changes.

A simple red crosshair centered on the screen with a black background

22 Oct 2026 · 3 min read

CS2 Crosshair Settings Guide for Retakes.gg

Set up a simple crosshair in CS2 for retakes.gg servers with style, size, and recoil settings.

A screenshot of Mirage A site with the bomb planted, with players from both teams visible around the site.

21 Oct 2026 · 3 min read

Mirage A Retake Basics: Ramp, Palace, Connector, and CT

Master Mirage A retakes in CS2 with tips on each lane and how to avoid giving away the site.

a screenshot of CS2 with a 4:3 stretched display showing black bars on the sides

20 Oct 2026 · 3 min read

CS2 Stretched Resolution Guide: 4:3, Black Bars, and 16:9

Learn the difference between 4:3 stretched, black bars, and native 16:9 in CS2 and how to choose based on your preferences.

20 Oct 2026 · 3 min read

Best Deagle skins in CS2

Best Deagle skins in CS2: ranked by Steam median USD vs Skinport cash min. Field-Tested where listed. Same-day snapshot.

19 Oct 2026 · 3 min read

S1mple CS2 settings

S1mple CS2 settings from a cited live source. Missing fields are omitted.

18 Oct 2026 · 3 min read

Best Glock skins in CS2

Best Glock skins in CS2: ranked by Steam median USD vs Skinport cash min. Field-Tested where listed. Same-day snapshot.

17 Oct 2026 · 3 min read

M0NESY CS2 settings

M0NESY CS2 settings from a cited live source. Missing fields are omitted.

CS2 team practicing on a retake map with four players coordinating roles.

16 Oct 2026 · 3 min read

CS2 Retake Roles and Job Breakdown

Learn the roles in a CT retake: entry, trade, utility, and plant watch. Avoid common mistakes and play better teamwork.

16 Oct 2026 · 3 min read

Best USP-S skins in CS2

Best USP-S skins in CS2: ranked by Steam median USD vs Skinport cash min. Field-Tested where listed. Same-day snapshot.

15 Oct 2026 · 3 min read

zywoo team — CS2 players to watch

CS2 players to watch: Liquipedia (CC BY-SA) and optional FACEIT stats, fetched the same day.

CS2 game screenshot with replay viewer in focus

15 Oct 2026 · 3 min read

CS2 update: Demo improvements, camera changes, and round backups

October 14, 2026 CS2 update includes demo viewer fixes, camera control updates, and round backup requirements.

A screenshot of CS2 gameplay with the console open, showing network commands and FPS display.

14 Oct 2026 · 3 min read

Fix CS2 Lag and Packet Loss: Ping, Loss, and Choke

Learn how to tell ping, loss, and choke apart in CS2 and optimize your network and settings.

14 Oct 2026 · 3 min read

Cheap CS2 knife skins

Cheap CS2 knife skins: ranked by Steam median USD vs Skinport cash min. Field-Tested where listed. Same-day snapshot.

13 Oct 2026 · 3 min read

Best M4A1-S skins in CS2

Best M4A1-S skins in CS2: ranked by Steam median USD vs Skinport cash min. Field-Tested where listed. Same-day snapshot.

Anubis map with mid site highlighted and T- and CT-sides labeled

13 Oct 2026 · 3 min read

Anubis Retake Guide: Mid Control Still Matters in CS2

Understand how mid control impacts post-plant situations on Anubis in CS2 retakes.

12 Oct 2026 · 3 min read

Donk CS2 settings

Donk CS2 settings from a cited live source. Missing fields are omitted.

A screenshot of the CS2 video settings menu with NVIDIA Reflex highlighted.

12 Oct 2026 · 3 min read

CS2 NVIDIA Reflex Settings Explained

What Reflex Off, On, and On + Boost mean and who should use them in CS2.

A screenshot of a CS2 retake lobby with active player counts and a leaderboard displayed.

11 Oct 2026 · 3 min read

How to Find and Join a CS2 Retake Server

Find and connect to CS2 retake lobbies via retakes.gg with live player counts and instant join.

11 Oct 2026 · 4 min read

Best M4A4 skins in CS2

Best M4A4 skins in CS2: ranked by Steam median USD vs Skinport cash min. Field-Tested where listed. Same-day snapshot.

10 Oct 2026 · 3 min read

ZywOo CS2 settings

ZywOo CS2 settings from a cited live source. Missing fields are omitted.

A screenshot of the CS2 video settings menu with various options highlighted

10 Oct 2026 · 3 min read

CS2 Settings for FPS Stability and Smooth Performance

Which CS2 video settings to lower for stable FPS and smoother gameplay

CS2 game screen showing player in a match with a defuse kit visible

9 Oct 2026 · 3 min read

CS2 update: Defuse Kit Ping, Faster AUG Reload, and Sound Fixes

2026-10-08 patch adds a ping for dropped defuse kits, reduces AUG reload time, and fixes several audio issues.

9 Oct 2026 · 3 min read

Best AWP skins in CS2

Best AWP skins in CS2: ranked by Steam median USD vs Skinport cash min. Field-Tested where listed. Same-day snapshot.

Two CS2 players in a crossfire on a site with a planted bomb

8 Oct 2026 · 3 min read

How T-Side Holds a Planted Site in CS2 and How to Break It

Learn how to hold and retake a planted site in CS2 with crossfire setups and key counters.

8 Oct 2026 · 3 min read

CS2 players to watch

CS2 players to watch: Liquipedia (CC BY-SA) and optional FACEIT stats, fetched the same day.

A screenshot of CS2 options menu with settings like VSync and Reflex Low Latency highlighted.

7 Oct 2026 · 3 min read

Fix CS2 Stuttering: FPS vs. Stutter and How to Tell the Difference

Learn how to identify low average FPS vs stuttering in CS2 and fix it with settings like VSync, Reflex, and background apps.

7 Oct 2026 · 4 min read

Best AK-47 skins in CS2

Best AK-47 skins in CS2: ranked by Steam median USD vs Skinport cash min. Field-Tested where listed. Same-day snapshot.

a screenshot of CS2 main menu with the Workshop tab open

6 Oct 2026 · 3 min read

CS2 update: VK shader cache, Workshop maps, and photobook text

CS2 update on 2026-10-05 adds tools for managing Workshop maps and adjusts shader cache flags.

6 Oct 2026 · 3 min read

CS2 crosshair codes

CS2 crosshair codes from a cited live source. Missing fields are omitted.

In-game CS2 screenshot showing a player's crosshair and grenade visuals

5 Oct 2026 · 3 min read

CS2 update: Clipping fixes, crosshair outline, and grenade crosshairs

CS2 patch on 2026-09-30 includes clipping fixes in Rush maps, a crosshair outline option, and more.

5 Oct 2026 · 3 min read

CS2 patch notes

CS2 patch notes from Valve Steam News (appid 730), fetched the same day.

A screenshot of the CS2 video settings menu with some options highlighted.

4 Oct 2026 · 3 min read

Best CS2 Settings for FPS

Stable frame times in CS2: video settings to tweak and how to test them.

A top-down view of Inferno B-site with banana and construction area marked

4 Oct 2026 · 3 min read

How a B-site retake on Inferno is usually shaped

Learn the fundamentals of a B-site retake on Inferno in CS2, including banana, construction, and default plant strategies.

A player's screen showing CS2 in-game with a Steam FPS counter overlay visible.

4 Oct 2026 · 3 min read

Fix CS2 Stuttering: FPS vs. Stutter and How to Tell

Learn how to fix CS2 stuttering by identifying the cause and adjusting settings for stable frame times.

Graphic CS2 thumbnail, photobooth gloves update.

4 Oct 2026 · 4 min read

CS2 update: Photobooth Gloves, Grenade Crosshair Fix, and More

The 2 October 2026 CS2 patch: gloves in the photobooth and buy menu, a grenade crosshair fix at thickness 3, dialog titles, and Warehouse lighting.

A screenshot of the Steam client showing the launch options field for Counter-Strike 2

4 Oct 2026 · 3 min read

Where to Set CS2 Launch Options in Steam

Find the menu for CS2 launch options in Steam, and which options are worth keeping or skipping.