CS2 update, May 8, 2026: Cache fixes and mode adjustments

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• Fixed various holes in map.
• Simplified grenade clipping in various areas.
• Fixed sounds and surfacetypes for various materials.
• Orange wire spool at Sandbags has been exchanged for white wire.\
• NIGHTMODE II Music Kits are now available for purchase in standard and StatTrak versions through the STORE tab.\
• Fixed progressive refinement rendering Source Film Maker.\
• User Viewmodel FOV now correctly networks to remote clients.
• Adjusted player model occlusion bounds.
• Fixed ragdolls missing death velocity when shot in specific body locations.
• Minor adjustments to ground smoothing transitions when leaving the ground and when landing.
• Fixed a case where post-processing transitions weren't smooth (e.g. at the end of freeze time).
• Fixed a case where map guides for Ancient wouldn't load in the nighttime version
• Adjusted score values for various weapons in Deathmatch.
• Adjusted XP limits in Deathmatch and Arms Race.

The update focuses on fixing Cache geometry and general game mechanics. Various map holes have been patched, grenade clipping simplified, and sounds and surface types corrected. Player model rendering has been improved, including proper viewmodel FOV synchronization between clients. New NIGHTMODE II Music Kits are now available in standard and StatTrak versions.

For community server owners, these changes require minimal action-most fixes concern client-server synchronization and visual content. Patching holes on Cache improves map competitiveness and may affect strategies on private servers.

Deathmatch and Arms Race modes received adjustments to weapon score values and XP limits, requiring players to reassess progression. The nighttime version of Ancient now correctly loads map guides. Ragdoll physics and landing transition smoothness improvements enhance overall gameplay feel.