By Rob | Last checked: November 9, 2026
The LAR is an unreleased CS2 rifle prototype connected to the earlier M14 leak. Valve has not announced a release date, and you cannot use it in normal matchmaking. Its model and related assets appeared in the October 28 update before being removed on October 30.
If you have seen clips of someone using a new rifle, that explains the confusion. Community demonstrations can show unfinished content working without the weapon being available to everyone.
Here is what the files reveal, where the M14 fits into the story, and which details remain unconfirmed.
What Is the LAR in CS2?
LAR is the internal name attached to a set of unfinished rifle assets. The October 28 update added a weapon model, equipment icon, inventory image and animations for drawing, inspecting, firing and reloading it. Some material paths included a folder named do_not_ship.
The connection to the M14 comes from changes within the same update. A weapon string changed from M14 to LAR, while animation-preview references switched from an M14 skeleton to a LAR skeleton. That is why both names appear in coverage of the leaked gun.
Valve has not confirmed the final name or explained the initials. Until an official announcement appears, LAR should be treated as a development name.
When Were the LAR Files Removed?
The public GameTracking history records their removal on October 30, 2026.
We checked the archive-list changes and counted 30 removed LAR asset entries, including 20 animation clips. The deleted entries also covered the model, materials, textures, skeleton and interface images.
| Date | What changed |
|---|---|
| October 22, 2026 | The earlier M14 weapon configuration was removed |
| October 28, 2026 | LAR model, animation and interface assets appeared |
| October 30, 2026 | Those LAR assets were removed from the archive listing |
This sequence separates the original M14 configuration from the later LAR model. They are connected, but information from one stage should not automatically be presented as current information about the other. GitHub
Why Did Valve Remove the LAR?
Valve has not publicly explained the decision.
The file changes establish what disappeared. They do not reveal whether the developers cancelled the weapon, changed its design or moved the work back into internal development.
The do_not_ship material paths are another reason to be cautious about treating the leaked version as a finished product. Neither those paths nor the removal provides a reliable release window.
Are the Leaked LAR Stats Accurate?
The numbers commonly associated with the rifle come from the older M14 configuration. Its deletion on October 22 preserves the historical values in the public file history:
| Attribute | Historical M14 value |
|---|---|
| Purchase price | $4,100 |
| Base damage | 115 |
| Magazine capacity | 5 rounds |
| Reserve ammunition | 5 rounds |
The old entry also classified the weapon as a rifle and enabled individual-shell reloading. These details describe that prototype configuration. They are not confirmed specifications for a future LAR release.
That distinction matters when comparing it with existing guns. Our CS2 weapon stats guide covers the established arsenal, while our SSG 08 guide explains the Scout. Deciding whether the LAR could replace either the Scout or AWP would require a finished, playable version.
Can You Use the LAR in Premier or Competitive?
No. Our inspection of the current weapon configuration and item-definition files found no weapon_lar or weapon_m14 entry. There is no normal loadout option that lets players equip the leaked rifle.
The October 28 update did introduce a usable control change: Hold and Toggle options for silent reloads. Our CS2 silent reload guide explains how that setting works. steamcommunity.com
The rifle also appeared during the period surrounding Big Head Mode and the earlier Rush mode update. Those separate additions do not establish which mode, if any, Valve intends for the LAR.
Does the LAR Have a Release Date or Skins?
No release date or LAR skin collection has been announced in the official sources checked for this article. The inspected item definitions contain no LAR weapon entry or associated skin support.
For now, the useful distinction is between evidence of development and evidence of release. The files show that an unfinished rifle existed and that its distributed assets were removed. They do not promise that the same weapon, appearance or statistics will eventually reach matchmaking.
