Premier Season 4 begins in Counter-Strike 2, giving you a clean slate to compete and earn seasonal rewards. The update sets the tone for ranked play with focused adjustments that affect how you approach matches from the start.
Anubis returns to the Active Duty pool with targeted changes, while SMGs receive stat tweaks and price reductions. These updates reshape early-round decisions and open new options as you work toward a higher Premier rating.
SMG updates: MP7 and MP5‑SD
You see modest tuning aimed at improving two underused SMGs. The MP7 and MP5‑SD now deal slightly higher base damage, and their damage drop-off over distance is less severe. These changes help you secure cleaner kills when fights stretch beyond point‑blank range.
Both weapons also received a small price cut. You now pay $100 less, which lowers the risk when you buy them during tighter rounds. You can consider these guns for anti‑eco or force situations, especially when you value controllable recoil and flexible positioning.
| Weapon | Damage | Fall‑off | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| MP7 | Increased | Reduced | −$100 |
| MP5‑SD | Increased | Reduced | −$100 |
You still compete with established picks. The MP9 and MAC‑10 remain common choices, so you need time and match data to judge how these buffs change your buying habits.
PP‑Bizon now costs less
You can buy the PP‑Bizon for $100 less than before. The weapon keeps the same damage profile, armor interaction, and handling.
- Large magazine
- Very high fire rate
- No balance changes beyond cost
You benefit most if you manage spray control and rely on volume rather than raw damage.
Updated Anubis
You now play Anubis again in Premier and esports with targeted layout adjustments. The update removes Train from the Active Duty pool, which directly opens space for Anubis in high-level competition. You experience revised sightlines and altered pathways that affect mid control and rotations without changing the map’s core identity.
These changes push you to rethink utility usage and timing. You gain clearer engagements in contested areas while still relying on coordination and map knowledge. The update keeps Anubis familiar, but it rewards teams that adapt quickly.
Rotating Community Map Lineup
You also see a refreshed community map selection across modes.
Removed from all modes
- Golden
- Palacio
- Agency
- Rooftop
Added replacements
- Casual, Competitive, Deathmatch: Warden, Stronghold, Alpine
- Wingman: Sanctum, Poseidon
All skins in the Harlequin collection
You see a playful, high-contrast style across every tier, with bold colors that stay visible even on entry-level weapons. The collection spans all rarities, so you can build a full loadout without chasing only premium drops.
| Rarity | Skins included |
|---|---|
| Classified | M4A1-S | Party Animal |
| Restricted | AWP | Exothermic, USP-S | Sleeping Potion |
| Mil-Spec | Zeus x27 | Earth Mandala, UMP-45 | Warm Blooded, Galil AR | Sky Mandala, Five-SeveN | Fraise Crane |
| Industrial | XM1014 | XoooM, Tec-9 | Banana Leaf, SSG 08 | Calligrafaux, MP7 | Coral Paisley, MP5-SD | Picnic |
| Consumer | Sawed-Off | Crimson Batik, SG 553 | Safari Print, R8 Revolver | Mauve Aside, PP-Bizon | Thermal Currents, MP9 | Bee-Tron, FAMAS | Byproduct, CZ75-Auto | Honey Paisley |
You encounter consistent visual themes, with patterned finishes and saturated tones that tie the set together.
All CS2 skins in the Achroma Collection
You get a lineup built around layered patterns set on a strict black-and-white palette. Each finish keeps contrast high and color absent, which makes wear levels and lighting changes easy to notice during play.
| Rarity | Weapon skins |
|---|---|
| Classified | AWP | The End |
| Restricted | AK-47 | Breakthrough, Glock-18 | Trace Lock |
| Mil-Spec | AUG | Creep, Desert Eagle | The Daily Deagle, P2000 | Grip Tape, P90 | Aeolian Light |
| Industrial | FAMAS | Vendetta, M4A4 | Aeolian Dark, MAC-10 | Snow Splash, MP5-SD | Snow Splash, R8 Revolver | Dark Chamber |
| Consumer | PP-Bizon | Bizoom, Dual Berettas | Silver Pour, M249 | Sleet, Nova | Currents, MP9 | Dizzy, P250 | Sleet, SCAR-20 | Zinc, SSG 08 | Sans Comic |
You can obtain these through Weekly Care Package drops. Their arrival removed Safehouse, Dust 2, 2018 Inferno, and 2018 Nuke from the rotation.
AK-47 | Aphrodite in Armory
You access the AK-47 | Aphrodite through the Armory as a limited-release reward tied to the current competitive cycle. The skin shows noticeable visual variation based on pattern seed and float value, so no two versions look exactly the same in play.
| Feature | What you see |
|---|---|
| Availability | Armory-exclusive |
| Rarity | Limited edition |
| Visual variance | Pattern seed and wear level |
You use this skin within the broader Premier Season 4 build, which also adjusts weapon audio, muzzle effects, movement mechanics, and in-game map guidance. Competitive play, including top-tier events, runs on this same version.