In early October 2025, the developers rolled out a long-awaited update that didn't quite meet the community's expectations. The main "gift" from the developers for CS2's birthday was an update to items in The Armory Pass, where we received two new charm collections. The Missing Link Community collection featured designs from the community in the familiar "sausage" form factor, while Dr. Boom introduced new bomb-shaped charms designed in VALVE's office.

Contrary to all expectations, the update following CS2's birthday, released on October 1, 2025, did not become a gameplay revolution or a true "gift" from VALVE. Yes, it brought several interesting innovations, but the core of the update consisted of cosmetics in The Armory Pass. This is not a massive patch with new weapons, modes, or fundamental balance changes, but it is what it is. Let's take a closer look

Recently, the CS2 skins industry has gained incredible popularity. Some even compare them to Bitcoin and stocks, considering them one of the best investments. But for regular players, the visual aspect is what matters most - to make the tenth Mirage match of the day slightly more diverse, at least through changing skins. Perhaps you're a complete beginner just starting to build your inventory and familiarize yourself with marketplace offerings.

The Steam Autumn Sale is in full swing, and it's the perfect time to expand your library at incredibly low prices. The sale runs from September 29 to October 6, 2025 – slightly earlier than usual, but with the same massive discounts of up to 95%. In this article, we'll cover how to identify great deals, whether you should sell skins to fund your Steam wallet, and share curated lists