New CS2 update adds 17 new skins and spectator loadouts

Valve has released a new CS2 update, adding 17 fancy weapon skins as well as spectator loadouts. The fresh update brings a fairly hefty draught for new skins to an end (by Valve standards).

New CS2 update adds the Genesis Collection skins

Details of the new CS2 update, titled Show Off, have been posted on Steam. First up is the Genesis Collection, which adds 17 new CS2 skins from community contributors. Perhaps the coolest new skin is the AWP Ice Coaled, a continuation of the Ice Coaled collection, which began with the AK-47 back in 2022.

Players can unbox the Genesis Collection from Genesis Uplink Terminals, “which are available as a weekly drop,” according to Valve.

Spectator loadouts make CS2 debut

Valve always figures out a way to sell more CS2 skins, don’t they? Now, when you’re dead, you can check out your living teammates’ loadouts via spectator loadouts. Valve says that this will let players “peek at your full loadout, inspect your weapons, and possibly offer you unsolicited fashion advice.”

You can see the full patch notes for the new CS2 update below and here.

New CS2 Update Patch Notes: September 17th, 2025

[ GENESIS COLLECTION ]

• The Genesis Collection is now available, featuring 17 finishes from community contributors.

• Access items in the Genesis Collection via the Genesis Uplink Terminal, available as a weekly drop.

[ MAP SCRIPTING ]

• Added cs_script, a JavaScript based scripting system for Counter-Strike maps.

• Added script_zoo.vmap to demonstrate cs_script usage and functionality.

[ UI ]

• Added ability to inspect another player’s loadout when spectating.

• Added zoom (mousewheel) and pan (shift+drag) to all inspect panels.

[ SOUND ]

• Each grenade now has unique higher-fidelity sounds for draw, inspect, pin-pull, and throw.

[ MISC ]

• Various improvements to subtick shooting consistency.