Counter-Strike 2 Update: Weekly Missions and New Maps Arrive

Valve has rolled out a significant update for Counter-Strike 2, introducing weekly missions and a refreshed map rotation that’s set to shake up the gameplay experience for both casual and competitive players.

Weekly Missions: A New Incentive System

With the "Mission Possible" update released on May 7, 2025, CS2 now features weekly missions designed to encourage consistent play. Players receive one mission per week, accessible through the main or play menus, with objectives that expire after seven days.

These missions grant XP rewards upon completion and vary in type. Some require winning rounds on specific maps, while others involve using designated weapons or game modes. For example, one mission might task you with securing 15 round wins in Competitive on the map Grail.

Map Pool Changes: Additions and Removals

The update also brings major adjustments to the map pool across different game modes:

Removed Maps:

• Basalt

• Edin

• Palais

• Whistle

Newly Added Maps:

• Jura, Grail, and Agency have been added to Competitive, Casual, and Deathmatch modes.

• Dogtown and Brewery have been introduced for Wingman mode.

Updated Map Groups:

• Defusal Group Alpha: Dust 2, Mirage, Inferno, Vertigo

• Defusal Group Delta: Train, Anubis, Ancient, Overpass, Nuke

• Community Map Group: Jura, Grail, Agency

• Hostage Group: Office, Italy

Additional Fixes and Enhancements

Aside from content updates, the patch also includes several fixes and improvements:

• A new setting for main menu ambience volume has been added.

• Sound issues involving player-deployed grenades and deathmatch music have been fixed.

• A bug causing key bindings to break after loading a saved game config has been resolved.

• Adjustments were made to prevent players from receiving lobby invites from users they have blocked.

A Shift in Content Strategy

This update signals a potential shift away from the traditional seasonal Operation model. Instead, Valve seems to be focusing on more frequent, smaller-scale content drops, such as the new mission system, to maintain engagement and keep the game evolving.

Overall, the May update introduces meaningful changes that cater to both long-time fans and newer players looking for fresh challenges and a reason to keep coming back each week.