ENCYCLOPEDIA DIRECTORY
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'The Doctor' Romanov
A Master Sabre Agent whose biography describes a former pharmaceutical smuggler leading Utility Disruption Operations.
2024 Overpass Collection
A dated Counter-Strike 2 collection of 16 Overpass-themed weapon finishes introduced with The Armory.
A Call to Arms
A named CS2 update that introduced Arms Race and other changes.
Achroma Collection
Achroma Collection is a dated Counter-Strike 2 weapon-finish collection with a named roster, rarity tiers and weapon-specific finishes.
Agency
Agency has appeared in CS2 community-map rotations. Availability is update-dependent.
AK-47
Terrorist-exclusive automatic rifle with a 30-round magazine, high armor-penetrating damage and a recoil pattern that rewards controlled bursts.
Ancient
Ancient is a CS2 bomb defusal map. Pool membership is recorded separately.
Animgraph 2 (Beta)
The animgraph_2_beta build of Counter-Strike 2 updated the character animation system and its interaction with movement, player visibility and slope geometry.
Anubis
Anubis is a CS2 bomb defusal map. Pool membership is recorded separately.
Ascent Collection
Ascent Collection is a dated Counter-Strike 2 weapon-finish collection with a named roster, rarity tiers and weapon-specific finishes.
Assembly
Assembly has appeared in CS2 community-map rotations. Availability is update-dependent.
Basalt
Basalt has appeared in CS2 community-map rotations. Availability is update-dependent.
Blackwolf
A Superior Sabre Agent whose profile emphasizes tracking and focus.
Bomb Defusal
Plant or defuse the bomb, with different responsibilities for each side.
Boreal Collection
Boreal Collection is a dated Counter-Strike 2 weapon-finish collection with a named roster, rarity tiers and weapon-specific finishes.
Bot Takeover
A Counter-Strike 2 Limited Test behavior that allowed players to take over a bot where applicable, recorded in the August 17, 2023 update.
Brazilian 1st Battalion
Brazilian 1st Battalion is a faction represented by Counter-Terrorist models in CS2.
Buy Zone
The team-specific map area where players access the standard CS2 purchase menu.
Cache
Cache is a CS2 bomb defusal map. Pool membership is recorded separately.
Case Keys
Items used to open eligible locked containers.
Chicken
An ambient map animal in Counter-Strike 2 that can take damage from the Zeus x27 since September 2026.
Clan Tag
A Counter-Strike 2 player-profile setting that displays a Steam Community Group tag in match identity and death notices.
Collections
Groups of weapon finishes connected by an item system.
Cologne 2026 Coin
The upgradable event Coin associated with the IEM Cologne 2026 Viewer Pass and Pick’Em Challenge.
Cologne 2026 Pick’Em Challenge
The IEM Cologne 2026 prediction activity linked to Viewer Pass rewards, Coin upgrades and the Active Pass Leaderboard.
Cologne 2026 Viewer Pass
The IEM Cologne 2026 pass that grants the upgradable Coin and enables pass-linked Pick’Em rewards and leaderboard participation.
Cooldowns
Restrictions connected to matchmaking or behavior conditions.
CSTV
Server-side spectator and demo recording controls for Counter-Strike 2.
Damage Tagging
The delayed movement-tag response applied when a player takes damage, with a server-adjustable timing setting.
Dead Hand Collection
The March 2026 CS2 collection of community weapon finishes and 22 glove finishes accessed through Dead Hand Terminals.
Demo Playback
The CS2 feature for reviewing recorded matches after play, added at retail launch.
Developer Console
The command interface for supported settings and server actions.
Dragomir
An Exceptional Sabre Agent portrayed as a quiet, patient marksman.
Dragomir - Sabre Footsoldier
A Distinguished Agent associated with the Sabre Terrorist faction; a separate profile from Dragomir.
Dust II
Dust II is a CS2 bomb defusal map. Pool membership is recorded separately.
Edin
Edin has appeared in CS2 community-map rotations. Availability is update-dependent.
Elite Crew
Elite Crew is a faction represented by Terrorist models in CS2.
FBI
FBI is a faction represented by Counter-Terrorist models in CS2.
Fever Case
Fever Case is a CS2 weapon case with a dated weapon-finish pool and a separate rare special-item pool.
Gallery Case
Gallery Case is a CS2 weapon case with a dated weapon-finish pool and a separate rare special-item pool.
Gameplay Updates
A dated archive of CS2 rule and mechanic changes.
Gendarmerie Nationale
Gendarmerie Nationale is a faction represented by Counter-Terrorist models in CS2.
Genesis Collection
Genesis Collection is a dated Counter-Strike 2 weapon-finish collection with a named roster, rarity tiers and weapon-specific finishes.
GetRoundRemainingTime
A CS Script function added in the April 1, 2026 animgraph_2_beta update. The update names the function but does not document its signature or return format.
Gloves
CS2 cosmetic hand models with distinct silhouettes, materials, patterns and finish families.
Graffiti
Cosmetic artwork sprayed in supported game situations.
Grail
Grail has appeared in CS2 community-map rotations. Availability is update-dependent.
Graphic Collection
Graphic Collection is a dated Counter-Strike 2 weapon-finish collection with a named roster, rarity tiers and weapon-specific finishes.
Guerrilla Warfare
Guerrilla Warfare is a faction represented by Terrorist models in CS2.
Harlequin Collection
Harlequin Collection is a dated Counter-Strike 2 weapon-finish collection with a named roster, rarity tiers and weapon-specific finishes.
Hostage
An objective entity that Counter-Terrorists escort to a rescue zone in Hostage Rescue. This CS2 Limited Test entry records prediction and carried-hostage shadow changes.
IEM Cologne 2026 Major
The event Hub and connected Major Shop, Viewer Pass, Coin and Pick’Em features for the Cologne 2026 Counter-Strike 2 Major.
Incendiary Grenade
The Counter-Terrorist fire grenade with update-dependent CS2 behavior.
Inferno
Inferno is a CS2 bomb defusal map. Pool membership is recorded separately.
Jura
Jura has appeared in CS2 community-map rotations. Availability is update-dependent.
Kevlar + Helmet
Body and head protection, with effectiveness varying by incoming weapon.
Kilowatt Case
Kilowatt Case is a CS2 weapon case with a dated weapon-finish pool and a separate rare special-item pool.
KSK
KSK is a faction represented by Counter-Terrorist models in CS2.
M4A1-S | Solitude
A limited-time Counter-Strike 2 M4A1-S finish released through The Armory on August 14, 2025.
Match History and Sharing Codes
CS2 Limited Test match-history access and the GetNextMatchSharingCode API rules for third-party websites, dated August 31, 2023.
Maximus
An Exceptional Sabre Agent described as close-quarters mission support, driven by revenge.
Medi-Shot
A healing item listed for CS2 Deathmatch, outside the standard buy menu.
Memento
Memento has appeared in CS2 community-map rotations. Availability is update-dependent.
Mills
Mills has appeared in CS2 community-map rotations. Availability is update-dependent.
Mirage
Mirage is a CS2 bomb defusal map. Pool membership is recorded separately.
Nuke
Nuke is a CS2 bomb defusal map. Pool membership is recorded separately.
Offline Play
Offline Play in the CS2 Limited Test allowed previously shipped maps and game modes to be played without online matchmaking, as recorded on August 17, 2023.
Overpass
Overpass is a CS2 bomb defusal map. Pool membership is recorded separately.
Palais
Palais has appeared in CS2 community-map rotations. Availability is update-dependent.
Pattern Index
A seed from 1 to 1000 used by pattern-based finishes to select texture variation.
Phoenix Connexion
Phoenix Connexion is a faction represented by Terrorist models in CS2.
Poseidon
Poseidon (de_poseidon) is a Greek CS2 Wingman map by hAgi, with later geometry and visibility updates.
Practice Commands
Commands used in a suitable practice configuration.
Prime Status
An account upgrade connected to matchmaking and rewards.
Private Matchmaking
The private matchmaking option enabled in the CS2 retail launch, distinct from public queues and hosted Community Servers.
Professional
Professional is a faction represented by Terrorist models in CS2.
Radiant Collection
Radiant Collection is a dated Counter-Strike 2 weapon-finish collection with a named roster, rarity tiers and weapon-specific finishes.
Rezan The Ready
A Superior Sabre Agent and self-appointed operations leader, characterized as an expert grenadier.
Rezan the Redshirt
A separate Superior Sabre Agent profile for Rezan, with a distinct name and portrayal.
Rush
Queued 3v3 mode played through randomly selected battle arenas, with teams advancing toward the opponent’s castle and contesting a tower objective.
Sabre
Sabre is a faction represented by Terrorist models in CS2.
Sanctum
Sanctum (de_sanctum) is a community-created Wingman map set in Cambodia and featured in Counter-Strike 2.
SAS
SAS is a faction represented by Counter-Terrorist models in CS2.
SEAL Team 6
SEAL Team 6 is a faction represented by Counter-Terrorist models in CS2.
Shelter
A community-created CS2 Hostage Rescue map set in the fictional Wakaalu County Animal Shelter.
Skill Groups
Rank classifications used in Competitive and Wingman.
Smoke Grenade
A smoke volume that blocks sightlines and interacts with bullets and explosions.
Souvenir
A tournament-linked quality for weapon finishes with event, map and sticker context.
Souvenir Packages
Tournament and map-linked containers associated with Souvenir-quality weapon items.
Sport and Field Collection
Sport and Field Collection is a dated Counter-Strike 2 weapon-finish collection with a named roster, rarity tiers and weapon-specific finishes.
StatTrak™
An item quality that records kills on supported weapon finishes and MVP plays for Music Kits.
StatTrak™ Swap Tool
A consumable inventory tool that transfers a StatTrak™ counter between eligible items of the same class.
Storage Unit
An item used to store eligible inventory items.
Stronghold
Stronghold (de_stronghold) is a community-created Counter-Strike 2 Bomb Defusal map set in Gibraltar.
Sub-Tick
The CS2 system recording the timing of supported player actions.
SWAT
SWAT is a faction represented by Counter-Terrorist models in CS2.
TACP
TACP is a faction represented by Counter-Terrorist models in CS2.
Terminal
A Counter-Strike 2 unkeyed collection offer item with a sealed and active state, sequential offers and limited item purchase.
The Armory
A CS2 reward system using Armory credits.
The Armory Update
The CS2 update connected to Armory and customization systems.
Thera
Thera has appeared in CS2 community-map rotations. Availability is update-dependent.
Trade Up Contract
An exchange of eligible finishes for a resulting item.
Train
Train is a CS2 bomb defusal map. Pool membership is recorded separately.
Training Day
A brief introductory CS2 experience for brand-new players, added at the September 27, 2023 release.
Trust Factor
A matchmaking system using account and behavior signals.
VACNet 3.0
Valve anti-cheat system whose limited Counter-Strike 2 testing was announced in August 2024.
Vertigo
Vertigo is a CS2 bomb defusal map. Pool membership is recorded separately.
Voice and Chat Controls
CS2 controls for muting voice communication and temporarily suppressing incoming chat, including their August 31, 2023 scoreboard behavior.
Weapon Cases
Containers associated with a defined item pool.
Weapon Refunds
Returning eligible purchases during the allowed buying period.
Weapon Skins
Cosmetic weapon finishes, quality grades and appearance properties used by supported CS2 firearms and knives.
Wear
The fixed float value and named condition that control a weapon finish’s visible wear.
Weekly Care Package
Weekly rewards connected to eligible account progression.
Whistle
Whistle has appeared in CS2 community-map rotations. Availability is update-dependent.
Zoom Button Hold
The Counter-Strike 2 Limited Test control setting that replaced the earlier Secondary Fire Hold label in the August 31, 2023 update.