Counter-Strike 2 System Requirements

Even if you’re just a casual player, you’re likely excited about the imminent release of Counter-Strike 2. But the possible Counter-Strike 2 system requirements have some players a little nervous about their current PC setup.

CS2 will be the biggest update in the history of the franchise, and the new game engine and features will be the competitive standard for years to come.

Things like new textures and the new Source 2 engine for more realistic lighting effects are all part of the new update. Gameplay features such as new physics for smoke and even sub-tick rates for servers that help detect movement instantly all help to create a more accurate gameplay experience.

But how much will all these features tax your PC hardware? For those with the latest hardware, they should be fine. But those on older or mid-tier PCs may have questions about what hardware requirements are needed for the best experience.

Below, we’ll go over the CS2 system requirements so you can be ready to get the highest performance on day one.

Minimum CS2 System Requirements

Valve hasn’t released any technical requirements yet, so these minimum system requirements for CS2 are estimated based on the Source 2 engine as well as feedback from beta testers who have had hands-on time with the game.

Windows

SteamOS + Linux

Remember, these are minimum CS2 system requirements and they are partially based on the performance of Half-Life: Alyx. However, we don’t expect CS2 to be as intensive since Alyx is a VR game and requires more GPU power. But the above minimum specs should give about 60FPS or higher if you keep your settings in the mid-range and then tweak them as necessary.

Recommended CS2 System Requirements

Now we come to the specs you want to aim for if building a new PC or if you are hoping to get the best performance from your existing setup. These specs will give you strong performance in Half-Life: Alyx, so you should have no problem in CS2, even at higher settings.

Windows

SteamOS + Linux

This hardware setup or something similar should allow you to run pretty much whatever settings you like and still easily get a very high frame rate that matches or doubles your monitor’s FPS limit.

It’s important to note that competitive players don’t always use the highest graphical settings. Depending on your vision and your monitor, turning down certain settings may be better for competitive play as you can see certain elements easier within the chaos.

This is a personal preference and some people play great on the highest settings. But just remember, high FPS will give you more of an advantage than higher graphical settings.

One thing to note is that skins in Counter-Strike 2 will also look better due to new lighting effects and other Source 2 features. So if you want to see your weapons in all their glory, you may want to opt for higher settings and have the hardware to handle it.

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