CS2 release notes (July 30, 2025): Gameplay updates, Inferno map changes, and more

The CS2 release notes for July 30, 2025, have been released on Steam. With the latest update, the developers have aimed to improve players' gameplay experience. Some quality-of-life updates and bug fixes have been implemented, while several general gameplay-centric items have been adjusted across the board.

In this article, we explore all the new changes brought forth by the CS2 release notes for July 30, 2025.

CS2 release notes for July 30, 2025

The July 30, 2025, update is a small patch. As mentioned, it is primarily centered towards improving general gameplay factors and other miscellaneous changes.

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Furthermore, two maps from the Active-duty Map Pool — Inferno and Overpass — are witnessing some minor changes made to the map design. Certain bugs that could have potentially hampered gameplay at the highest levels were discovered. Valve has taken steps to amend those issues with the latest CS2 release notes.

Here's a look at the CS2 release notes for July 30, 2025.

Gameplay

Fixed a case where weapons could be fired prematurely due to a redeployment after a reload.
Fixed a case where movement button changes were ignored while adjusting view angles at very high frame rates.
Fixed a case where air strafing would result in higher-than-usual velocities.
Speculative fix for a rare case where the dropped bomb appears in the wrong location.

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Misc

Various bug fixes and changes to first-person animations and sounds.
Fixed various nametag and StatTrak positions.
Various fixes for AWP materials.
Speculative fix for a rare case where holstered weapons appear attached to the deployed weapon.
Fixed a bug where the CS2 music kit was replaced by the CS:GO music kit.
Fixed a vote UI bug that sometimes displays the vote result of another team's vote.

Maps

Inferno

Fixed a gap on the first stack at bombsite B.

Overpass

Fixed clipping on the T fountain stairs.

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That concludes the latest CS2 release notes for July 30, 2025. Stay tuned to Sportskeeda's Esports and Gaming section for the latest CS2 news and guides.

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