Valve has officially rolled out the latest Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) update, titled “Mission Possible,” on May 8, 2025, introducing an exciting new feature: weekly missions. Alongside this, players can now enjoy a variety of new community-made maps across multiple game modes including Competitive, Casual, and Wingman.

🔄 CS2 Update Highlights – May 8, 2025

• New Weekly Missions
• Five Community Maps Added
• UI & Audio Improvements
• Full Patch Notes Below

🎯 Weekly Missions in CS2: A New Way to Earn XP

For the first time in CS2 history, Valve has added Weekly Missions to the game, providing players a new incentive to grind. Missions are displayed on the main menu or play menu, and each week offers a new objective. Completing them grants XP boosts and contributes to rank progression and Armory unlocks.

💡 Example Mission: Win 15 rounds on the new Grail map in Competitive mode for 900 XP.

You only get one mission per week, so don’t forget to complete it before the next reset.

🗺️ New CS2 Community Maps (May 2025)

Valve has added five community-created maps, refreshing the game’s environment across different modes:

✅ Available in Competitive, Casual, and Deathmatch:

• Grail – Winner of Mapcore’s Big Adventures Mapping Contest
• Jura – Strong contest entry featuring scenic design
• Agency (Revamped) – Classic Hostage map returns with new visuals

✅ Available in Wingman Mode:

• Dogtown
• Brewery

❌ Removed Maps: Basalt, Edin, Palais, and Whistle

🔊 Audio and UI Improvements

The May 8 patch also includes quality-of-life improvements:

• New setting: “Main Menu Ambience Volume” for better sound control
• Fixes for audio glitches, including skipped or missing sounds
• Deprecated several outdated console commands
• Bug fixes for input bindings and lobby invites

📜 Full CS2 Patch Notes – May 8, 2025

✅ Missions

• Introduced Weekly Missions
• Missions expire after 7 days
• XP rewards for completion

✅ Maps

• Removed: Basalt, Edin, Palais, Whistle
• Added:
  • Competitive/Casual/Deathmatch: Jura, Grail, Agency
  • Wingman: Dogtown, Brewery
• Map group reorganization:
  • Defusal Alpha: Dust 2, Mirage, Inferno, Vertigo
  • Defusal Delta: Train, Anubis, Ancient, Overpass, Nuke
  • Community Group: Jura, Grail, Agency
  • Hostage Group: Office, Italy

✅ Audio

• New Main Menu Ambience Volume slider
• Audio playback issues fixed
• Removed deprecated sound mixer console commands

✅ Misc

• Fixed input bug for scancode56 (“/”)
• Blocked Steam users’ lobby invites are now correctly ignored

📺 How to Watch and Play

Make sure to log into CS2 now to access the new missions and maps. Valve has confirmed these changes are live across all regions. The update enhances both competitive and casual experiences, with improved matchmaking, map variety, and XP systems.

The 2025 VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) Pacific Stage One has concluded, showcasing intense competition among the top 12 teams in the Asia-Pacific region. Held at the Sangam Colosseum in Seoul, South Korea, from March 22 to May 11, the tournament determined the region’s representatives for Masters Toronto 2025.

🏆 Valorant Final Standings & Masters Toronto Qualifiers

📅 Tournament Format

• Group Stage: Two groups of six teams each competed in a single round-robin format with best-of-three matches.
• Playoffs: The top four teams from each group advanced to a double-elimination bracket. Group winners received byes to the upper bracket semifinals. All playoff matches were best-of-three, except for the lower bracket final and grand final, which were best-of-five.

📊 Group Stage Standings

Group Alpha

Group Omega

Top four teams from each group advanced to the playoffs.

🔥VCT Valorant Playoffs Highlights

• Upper Bracket Final: Gen.G Esports defeated Rex Regum Qeon 2-0.
• Lower Bracket Final: Rex Regum Qeon bounced back to defeat Paper Rex 3-2.
• Grand Final: Rex Regum Qeon overcame Gen.G Esports 3-1 to claim the championship title.X (formerly Twitter)+7Valorant Esports+7VLR.gg+7
  

📺 How to Watch

Fans can rewatch the matches on VCT Pacific’s official Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook channels. Streams are available in multiple languages through regional VALORANT Esports channels.

📌 Key Takeaways

• Rex Regum Qeon: Demonstrated resilience by climbing from the lower bracket to win the grand final.
• Gen.G Esports: Showed consistent performance throughout the tournament, securing a spot in Masters Toronto.
• Paper Rex: Secured the final Masters Toronto slot with a strong showing in the lower bracket.

Stay tuned for Masters Toronto 2025, where these top teams will represent the Pacific region on the international stage.

Competitive CS 1.6 makes a thrilling return with a new 5v5 Counter-Strike 1.6 Championship hosted by Expend.RO, featuring a €700 prize pool and a format that brings back the golden era of team-based tactical FPS.

🏆 Counter-Strike 1.6 5on5 Championship Overview

• Game: Counter-Strike 1.6
• Mode: 5 vs 5 (Classic Competitive)
• Prize Pool: €700
• Registration Link: Register Your Team
• Tournament Rules: View Rules
• More Info: Tournament Details
• Facebook Event: Join the Event

🎮 Tournament Format and Player Requirements

The CS 1.6 5v5 Championship is open to all Steam players and will feature:

• 20 teams, each consisting of 5 players
• Each team must use a unique tag (e.g., Pro#Nick, NaVi#Nick)
• Players must keep the same nickname throughout the entire event
• All matches are played in 5on5 competitive format, bringing back the authentic CS 1.6 experience

💰 Counter-Strike 1.6 Tournament Cash Prizes

Teams will be competing for a total prize pool of €700, making this one of the most exciting grassroots CS 1.6 events in recent memory. Prize distribution will be revealed closer to the tournament start.

📅 How to Register

Ready to relive the golden days of Counter-Strike 1.6? Gather your squad and register now via the official forum:

👉 Register Your Team Now

Be sure to review the official rules and tournament info before registering.

📢 Stay Connected

Join the official Facebook Event Page to stay up to date with schedule announcements, bracket updates, match results, and stream links.

Don’t miss your chance to compete in one of the last-standing Counter-Strike 1.6 competitions with real cash prizes. Whether you’re a veteran frag hunter or a nostalgic fan, this is your shot to shine. Register your team and get ready to battle for glory!

📣 Final Call

Whether you’re a veteran frag master or a loyal fan of classic esports, the Counter-Strike 1.6 5v5 Championship is your chance to shine. Assemble your squad, register your team, and compete for cash, fame, and nostalgia-fueled bragging rights.

👉 Register now and let the headshots begin!