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CS2 Operation Breakthrough patch notes — new Premier mode, three new maps, weapon changes

CS2's Operation Breakthrough ships the new Premier map-pick mode, three new competitive maps (Ravine, Calavera, Cobblestone reworked), and a balance pass on the M4A1-S and the AK-47. Here's the full patch breakdown.

OFFLANE StaffAug 25, 2026

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CS2 Premier Season 5 + Cache rework — August 3, 2026 patch notes

Valve dropped a ~10GB CS2 update on August 3, 2026, officially launching Premier Season 5 and shipping the Cache rework plus new scripting API for map creators. Full breakdown of every change.

OFFLANE StaffAug 25, 2026

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ESL extends Kick exclusivity through 2027 — Twitch and YouTube stay as mirrors

ESL and Kick have renewed their exclusive streaming partnership through 2027. ESL Pro Tour, IEM, and ESL Pro League broadcasts remain Kick-first, with Twitch and YouTube as delayed mirrors.

OFFLANE StaffAug 25, 2026

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Esports weekend Aug 22-23: EWC 2026 CS2 Grand Final in Paris + TI 2026 Grand Final in Shanghai

Esports weekend Aug 22-23 has 2 Grand Finals on Sunday Aug 23. EWC 2026 CS2 Grand Final at the Accor Arena in Paris (1,000-pt swing for the $7M Club Championship). TI 2026 Grand Final in Shanghai (Bo5, UB winner has 1-game advantage).

OFFLANE StaffAug 25, 2026

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EWC 2026 Club Championship — the Aug 22-23 finale scenarios, and why the CS2 Grand Final is worth 1,000 points

EWC 2026 Club Championship final-week scenarios. The CS2 Grand Final on Aug 23 is worth 1,000 points — enough to swing the $7M Club Championship. AG.AL leads with 4,100; Falcons 3,700; NAVI 2,450. 3 clubs can still win.

OFFLANE StaffAug 25, 2026

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EWC 2026 CS2 Grand Final preview — the 8 teams, the bracket, the $7M Club Championship swing

EWC 2026 CS2 Grand Final preview. 8 teams, Aug 20-23 at the Accor Arena. The Bo5 Grand Final on Aug 23 decides the 1,000-pt Club Championship swing — AG.AL 4,100 pts, Falcons 3,700. Bracket, format, top contenders, 3 things to watch.

OFFLANE StaffAug 25, 2026

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EWC 2026 final week — what to watch Aug 20-23 (CS2 final + Club Championship decision)

EWC 2026 final week, Aug 20-23. CS2 Grand Final at Accor Arena (Aug 23) and the Club Championship decision. AG.AL leads 4,100 pts; Falcons 2nd at 3,700. The 1,000-pt CS2 swing decides the $7M race. Schedule + free streams.

OFFLANE StaffAug 25, 2026

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Esports World Cup 2026 Paris — midway report: AG.AL leads, Falcons chase $7M

EWC 2026 in Paris hit its halfway mark on Aug 1 with 25 events, 24 games, $75M prize pool, and AG.AL leading the Club Championship. Where the major titles stand heading into the home stretch.

OFFLANE StaffAug 25, 2026

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CS2 August 2026 major update recap — Premier mode refresh, Anubis rework, the new operation

CS2 August 2026 update. Premier mode season 4, the Anubis rework, the new "Dust Storm" operation, and the trade-up contract change. Every change that matters for ranked play, broken down by impact on the meta.

OFFLANE StaffAug 25, 2026

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What the CS2 August 4 Cache update actually means for competitive play

Valve's August 4 patch removed the Outside A boost spot, fixed grenade geometry, and shipped a massive scripting toolkit. We break down which pro teams were using the boost and what the new bomb-event hooks mean for the workshop community.

OFFLANE StaffAug 25, 2026