Counter-Strike 2's Latest Patch Makes the Bomb Explosion Burn Through Smoke and Molotov Fire

Valve shipped a Counter-Strike 2 update on September 2. The bomb explosion now interacts with smoke grenade clouds and molotov or incendiary fire, and the bomb damage health preview appears once the bomb becomes audible. Valve also stopped grenades clipping through level geometry and updated the Boulder, Poseidon, Shelter, and Cache maps from the Community Workshop. Cologne 2026 tournament stickers are on sale until September 29, with half of royalties going to players, teams, and organizers.