Counter-Strike 2 update removes the one-point minimum damage from new C4 explosions

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On Jul 9, 2026, Counter-Strike 2 patch notes said the update removed the map-wide minimum of one point of damage from new C4 explosions. The same notes listed a fix for C4 damage that was calculated incorrectly near the boundaries to other map areas, and said new C4 explosions applied more force to dropped weapons. They also listed fixes for a scoreboard that would not update while open and for season medals that were missing their gold tint on one of the bars. The notes appeared in the Steam announcements of Counter-Strike 2.1^,2^,3^,4^,5^,6