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Counter-Strike 2 update changes demo chat playback

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Counter-Strike 2 update changes demo chat playback

A September 9 Counter-Strike 2 update fixes map issues and adjusts how chat is stored and displayed in demo files. Team chat is no longer visible during demo playback, while global chat requires the in-game watch UI.

  • The update fixes several map gaps.

  • A wallbang location at a B site was fixed.

  • Team chat cannot be read while playing back demo files.

  • Global chat in demos is only readable through the in-game watch interface.

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Source: Steam developer announcement, 2026-09-09. Read the original announcement

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