CS2 Update, August 24, 2026: Map Scripting Additions

MAP SCRIPTING

• Added the custom_hud_layout entity:
  • custom_hud_layouts are the entry point for scripted maps to provide custom UI.
  • Panel, Label, Image, and Button panel types are supported.
  • Styling with CSS is supported.
  • Events and client-side scripting are not supported.
  • Maintains state during tools mode reloads.
• Added the cs_player_camera entity:
  • Gives control of a player's view without moving their pawn.
  • Can be configured to let the player look around from the scripted position.
• Added Instance.Delay.
• Added Instance.OnBombPlantStart.
• Added Instance.OnBombPlantAbort.
• Added Instance.OnBombDefuseStart.
• Added Instance.OnBombDefuseAbort.
• Added Instance.OnCustomHudClicked.
• Added Instance.IsDedicatedServer.
• Added Entity.Move.
• Added Entity.GetMoveType.
• Added Entity.SetMoveType.
• Added CSPlayerPawn.GetC4.
• Added CSPlayerPawn.GetDefuseTarget.
• Added CSPlayerPawn.IsBuyMenuOpen.
• Added CSPlayerPawn.GetCamera.
• Added C4.GetPlantStartTime.
• Added C4.GetPlantFinishTime.
• Added C4.AbortPlant.
• Added CustomHudLayout.SetHasClass.
• Added CustomHudLayout.SetHasClassForPlayer.
• Added CustomHudLayout.SetDialogVariableString.
• Added CustomHudLayout.SetDialogVariableStringForPlayer.
• Added CustomHudLayout.SetInputCaptureEnabled.
• Added CustomHudLayout.IsInputCaptureEnabled.
• Added CSPlayerCamera.IsEnabled.
• Added CSPlayerCamera.SetEnabled.
• Added CSPlayerCamera.SetIsControllingAngles.
• Added enum CSMoveType.
• Corrected types for some events where parameters may have been undefined.
• Errors encountered during the initial script run are now logged to the console.
• Unhandled promise rejections are now logged to the console.
• Added the column number to errors caught during the CompileModule step of script loading.
• Deprecated planter from Instance.OnBombPlant event.
• Deprecated defuser from Instance.OnBombDefuse event.

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Source: Official Announcement