New CS2 update fixes audio dropout bug, so no, your headphones weren't the culprit

By Aaron Down

Added May 01, 2026

CS2 players have been losing sound on the Cache patch, and Valve’s swooped in with what is hopefully a permanent solution to the problem.

This article was curated from external sources. Originally reported by PCGAMESN, summarized by Gamers Unchained. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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New CS2 update fixes audio dropout bug, so no, your headphones weren't the culprit