CS2 update, September 30, 2026: crosshair improvements and clipping fixes
What changed
- Various clipping fixes in Rush maps\
- Fixed visualization of weapon inaccuracy + spread
- Added crosshair outline color option
- Added a new style "Static Quadrant"
- Enabled grenade crosshairs in freeze time for insta-smokes (just hold any grenade attack button)
- Allowed negative gaps for classic dynamic crosshair style
- Changed the classic dynamic crosshair alpha increments to 0.01
- Scope dot scale and color preferences are now included in the new crosshair share code
- Changed the format of the crosshair share code to accommodate newly included crosshair settings
What it means for players and servers
The update focuses on quality-of-life improvements through expanded crosshair customization options. A new Static Quadrant style, outline color option, grenade crosshairs during freeze time for quick insta-smokes, and negative gap values for dynamic crosshair have been added. Weapon inaccuracy and spread visualization has been fixed to help players better understand ballistics.
For community server admins, the changes are primarily visual in nature. The new crosshair share code format will require updates to any plugins or third-party tools that work with crosshair codes. No server-side actions are necessary, but compatibility of config management tools should be verified. Clipping fixes on Rush maps will improve gameplay stability.
The changes primarily affect modes where crosshair customization is critical and insta-smokes are a key tactical element. Players actively using grenades and dynamic crosshairs should reconfigure their settings and update any saved share codes.
Source: original on Steam
