Počela je zatvorena beta za veliku nadogradnju CS:S-a.

Code:
- 144 achievements added 
- New lifetime player stats and summary screens 
- New match player stats and summary screens 
- New end of round display with MVP and interesting fact about a player 
- Updated scoreboard with new icons, visual style, MVP stars, and avatar pictures 
- New cinematic death camera 
- New domination and revenge system 
- Added avatar icons to voice chat, scoreboard, and end of round display 
- Incorporated many source engine updates
Valve besplatno nadograđuje šest godina star naslov.