Counter-Strike 2 September 17, 2025 Update: What’s New?

Valve just dropped a fresh CS2 update on September 17, 2025, and while it’s not the largest
patch we’ve seen this year, it comes with meaningful fixes and quality-of-life changes that
players will appreciate. From expanded access to the Genesis Collection to subtle but
important bug fixes, this patch continues Valve’s steady work in refining the CS2 experience.
Let’s break down the highlights.

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Genesis Collection Expansion

The Genesis Collection gets a significant accessibility update. Players in Belgium,
Netherlands, and France can now unseal their Sealed Genesis Terminal items, something
that was previously locked due to local regulations.
Additionally, Valve fixed Steam Wallet purchasing errors for players using regional
currencies. This means smoother transactions for players worldwide.

Region	Currency
Chile	Chilean Peso
Colombia	Colombian Peso
Costa Rica	Costa Rican Colón
Indonesia	Indonesian Rupiah
India	Indian Rupee
Japan	Japanese Yen
South Korea	South Korean Won
Kazakhstan	Kazakhstani Tenge
Taiwan	New Taiwan Dollar
Ukraine	Ukrainian Hryvnia
Uruguay	Uruguayan Peso
Vietnam	Vietnamese Dong

Item Fixes

Valve finally addressed a small but noticeable issue: the positioning of nametags and
StatTrak modules on Shadow Daggers. While this may seem minor, cosmetic alignment is a
big deal in CS2’s skin economy—clean visuals = higher perceived value.

Item	Fix Applied
Shadow Daggers	Corrected nametag & StatTrak module placement

Map Scripting Enhancements

This update also included several under-the-hood improvements for map scripting, which is
crucial for custom maps and advanced server operators.

Change	Impact
Added JavaScript to list of asset types	Expands scripting capabilities
Fixed type declaration for newAngles parameter in Entity.Teleport	Prevents script errors
Fixed crash bug with GetTraceHit when config parameter missing	Improves map stability

Miscellaneous Fixes

Valve fine-tuned subtick movement acceleration, making it timestep-independent.
Translation? Player movement should feel more consistent across different tick conditions,
improving fairness and fluidity.

Why This Update Matters

Even though this isn’t a headline-grabbing patch with new skins or maps, it’s one of those
“foundation” updates. It ensures that the Genesis Collection economy stays healthy, skins
look right, and maps run smoother.

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