custom_hud_layout: change history

1. Sep 9, 2026Counter-Strike 2 Update (Sep 9, 2026)Adjust 1New 2Fix 1Official notes ↗
   New

   Added an "observable" property to custom_hud_layout that controls whether an observer sees the UI as the spectated player sees it; it defaults to false.

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   Added an 'observable' property to custom_hud_layout that controls whether an observer sees the UI as the spectated player sees it. Defaults to false.

   Fix

   Fixed several bugs with stale custom_hud_layout state when changing spectator targets.

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   Fixed several bugs related to stale custom_hud_layout state when changing spectator targets.

   New

   Added top-level custom_hud_layout classes driven by client state: HUD_BUYMENU_VISIBLE and HUD_SCOREBOARD_VISIBLE.

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   Added top-level custom_hud_layout classes driven by client state:

   • HUD_BUYMENU_VISIBLE
   • HUD_SCOREBOARD_VISIBLE
   Adjust

   The custom_hud_layout entity now always draws on top of the base HUD.

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   custom_hud_layout now always draws on top of the base HUD.

2. Aug 24, 2026Counter-Strike 2 Update (Aug 24, 2026)New 1Official notes ↗
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   Added the custom_hud_layout entity, the entry point for scripted maps to provide custom UI: it supports Panel, Label, Image and Button panels and CSS styling (but not events or client-side scripting), and keeps its state during tools mode reloads.

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   Added 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.

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