Valve rolled out a patch on 2026-10-28 with a few key changes for CS2 players. The biggest update is the option to switch Silent Reload Mode between Hold and Toggle. This gives more flexibility to control reloads. The patch also includes a fix for AMD users where liquid would render as black and addresses some demo playback issues.
If you're looking to adjust your reload habits or are an AMD user, this update is for you.
Retake rounds are unaffected by this update. No change to how retakes are handled in the game.
What's in the patch
| Change | Where | What the note says |
|---|---|---|
| Silent Reload Mode toggle | Options menu | Added an option to switch Silent Reload Mode between Hold and Toggle. |
| Silent reload cancel | Options menu | With toggle enabled, once the silent reload starts you can let go of the reload |
| Silent reload cancel tap | Options menu | To cancel a silent reload and go back to a fast reload, you can tap the reload b |
| Fixed audible first reload sound | Options menu | Fixed various cases where the first sound of a reload was audible irrespective i |
| AMD liquid rendering fix | In-game | Fixed a bug where liquid could render as black on AMD video cards. |
| Demo playback fixes | Demo playback | Fixed some sound and UI bugs when rewinding during demo playback. |
What to check after the patch
01
Silent Reload Mode settings
Go to Options > Game Settings and look for the Silent Reload Mode toggle. Try switching between Hold and Toggle.
02
AMD liquid rendering
Play a map with water, like Inferno or Mirage. Check if liquid is rendered properly and not appearing black.
03
Silent reload behavior
With Toggle enabled, try starting a silent reload and see if you can let go of the reload button and still complete it.
04
Cancel silent reload
With Toggle enabled, start a silent reload and tap the reload button again to cancel and switch to fast reload.
05
Demo playback
Open a demo and try rewinding. Listen for any audio glitches and watch for UI bugs.
Does this patch help with retakes?+
No, retake rounds are not affected by this update.
Can I cancel a silent reload now?+
Yes, if Toggle mode is enabled, you can tap the reload button again to cancel a silent reload and go back to fast reload.
What about AMD users?+
AMD users now have a fix for liquid rendering as black. Play a map with water to see the change.
What is the Silent Reload Mode toggle?+
It lets you choose between Hold (press and hold the reload button) and Toggle (press once to start, tap again to cancel) for silent reloads.
Sources
- Community Announcements · 2026-10-29