Reload: change history

1. Sep 25, 2026Counter-Strike 2 Update (Sep 25, 2026)Fix 1Official notes ↗
   Fix

   Fixed some cases where loud reloads kept playing while you were trying to stealth reload.

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   Fixed some cases where loud reloads would persist while trying to stealth reload.

2. Sep 24, 2026Counter-Strike 2 Update (Sep 24, 2026)Fix 2Official notes ↗
   Fix

   Fixed a case where tapping reload before holding it gave a slightly faster silent reload.

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   Fixed a case where it was possible to get a slightly faster silent reload by tapping the reload button before holding it.

   Fix

   Fixed a case where silent reload could be used to fire shotguns faster than normal.

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   Fixed a case where it was possible to use silent reload to fire shotguns faster than normal.

3. Sep 22, 2026Counter-Strike 2 Update (Sep 22, 2026)New 1Official notes ↗
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   Players can now reload silently, but slowly, by pressing and holding the reload key.

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   Players can now reload silently (but slowly) by pressing and holding the reload key.

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