CS2 Balance Changes Before IEM Cologne 2025 & Premier New Season
Premier Season Three is now live in Counter-Strike 2. Overpass is back in the Active Duty pool, replacing Anubis. The update also includes a few key balance changes: the incendiary grenade spreads fire faster, the MP9 got nerfed, and CTs now get bonus money for each T eliminated, win or lose.
Premier is CS2’s competitive mode with a visible CS Rating. Players compete for a seasonal medal, which depends on their highest rating and total wins. Based on the length of previous seasons, CS2 Premier Season Three is expected to last around 5.5 to 6 months, likely ending in late December 2025 or early January 2026. To earn the medal, players need 25 match wins, an active rating, and a clean account.
Valve dropped Patch 1.45.0 right before IEM Cologne 2025. It might impact teamplay changes. Here’s Patch Notes – July 16, 2025 (1.45.0):
- Overpass added to the Active Duty Map Pool
- Anubis removed from the Active Duty Map Pool
- Incendiary grenade fire spreads faster
- MP9: Increased recoil, reduced jumping accuracy
- CT economy buff: CTs receive $50 per T eliminated, even on round losses
IEM Cologne 2025 is one of the biggest tournaments of the year, hosted in Germany. It runs from July 29 to August 3, with a $1,000,000 prize pool. Top international teams are set to clash at the LANXESS Arena in this prestigious S-Tier event.
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CS2 Balance Changes Before IEM Cologne 2025 & Premier New SeasonCS2 1.45.0 Patch Notes are live! Overpass is back, Anubis is out, MP9 nerfed, and CTs get bonus cash. New changes hit just before IEM Cologne 2025 and Premier Season 3 launch!
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