CS2 update introduces knife trade-ups and Retakes game mode

Image credit: ValveValve has released its latest Counter-Strike 2 update, which reintroduces the official Retakes game mode and allows players to trade up for knives and gloves.

The update to the first-person shooter title also features other changes, including adjustments to the Inferno map.

Published on October 22nd, 2025, the Retakes mode involves players dropping into a 4v3 post-plant scenario using limited resources and weaponry to either defuse or defend the objective.

In addition to the mode, the update also features changes to Inferno, aiming to improve visibility at the top of Quad and underneath the Balcony.

Another change from the update is the extended functionality of the title’s…