Counter-Strike 2's latest update, intended to polish gameplay and fix minor bugs, has inadvertently introduced a new quirk that has players scratching their heads – and laughing out loud.
Following the update, ragdolls of dead players now sporadically fly across the map after nearly every kill, leading to chaotic and often hilarious moments during matches.
Ragdolls seem a bit broken after the new CS2 Update pic.twitter.com/jMxtvGuq4T
— Ozzny (@Ozzny_CS2) January 8, 2025
The patch notes mostly focused on modest improvements:
- [MAPS] adjustments to clipping on Inferno's stairs under the balcony.
- [MISC] fixes for model offsets, sticker placements, and grenade interactions with ragdolls.
However, it’s this one note - “Fixed a regression in grenade interactions with ragdolls” - that may have unintentionally sparked the bizarre ragdoll behavior. While it doesn’t affect live players, the spectacle of lifeless bodies flinging wildly around the map has been both amusing and distracting, especially for veteran players accustomed to a more grounded experience. Some complain the flying corpses can obstruct vision, particularly during intense firefights.
In addition to the ragdoll fiasco, the community is frustrated by an unrelated issue. Players report a notable delay when attempting to inspect their guns immediately after switching weapons. This delay, while minor, disrupts the fluidity of gameplay and has sparked criticism from fans who feel Valve is neglecting quality-of-life improvements.
Two bugs are currently happening after the recent CS2 Update:- you can't inspect a weapon right after switching up- goofy ragdolls (clip via: @brycent_) pic.twitter.com/Me2FXwLYqZ
— Counter-Strike News (@TheCSTimes) January 8, 2025
Despite the unintended ragdoll antics and inspection delay complaints, the CS2 community has embraced the chaos with humor. Clips of soaring bodies have flooded social media, sparking debates about whether the issue should remain for comedic value or be swiftly patched.
New BUG in CS2What happened to ragdolls? pic.twitter.com/HrvbRhhHWv
— SkinsMonkey (@skinsmonkey) January 8, 2025
Valve has yet to acknowledge the ragdoll glitch, but given the update’s intent to address minor details, players expect a fix soon. Until then, Counter-Strike 2 servers remain a battlefield not just for skill, but also for airborne hilarity.
