CS2's "boost-bug" addressed

In the latest update to Counter-Strike 2, the notorious boost-bug has been addressed. This bug when exploited would freeze translation parameters of the player in the bottom, enabling mid-air boosts and at alarming altitudes in maps like Vertigo. The voting mechanism to change maps has received a minor rework.

A vote to change the map can only be called within the first minute (first round in case of casual) or after the game ends. The XP system in casual is now slightly generous, awarding XP to players for every round they deal damage.

The HUD towards the top of the screen now highlights player icons to point out who is being spectated and their names are now visible on top of the avatar at the beginning of the round. Damage logs receive a visual buff, adding contrast to improve legibility.

The update also brings several quick fixes and quality of life improvements to Mills and Assembly. Here are Valve's release notes for the update:

GAMEPLAY

• In Casual game mode players will earn an additional XP score point for every round in which they dealt damage to enemies.

• Added a server setting "sv_vote_to_changelevel_rndmin" to control rounds/time during which voting for a level change is allowed.

• Official game servers in Casual game mode now allow voting for a level change only at the end of the match or during the first round of the match.

• Official game servers in Deathmatch and Arms Race game modes now allow voting for a level change only at the end of the match or during the first minute of the match.

• Restricted upward movement of a player when a teammate is boosted on their head.

• Dead players are no longer allowed to pick up ground weapons.

• Buy menu will automatically close if the switch team menu opens.

• Rescuing a hostage now increments objectives counter in match stats.

UI

• Improved legibility of damage given and taken in post-round damage report.

• Made spec target highlighting more pronounced.

• Player names are now visible on mini scoreboard whenever the mini scoreboard is expanded.

MAPS

• Mills

• • Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update Notes)

• Assembly

• • Updated to the latest version from the Community Workshop (Update Notes)