Can I run Counter-Strike 2?

Official Counter-Strike 2 system requirements, player reports on Counter-Strike 2 performance, and a check against your GPU and CPU.

Official system requirements

Published on the Steam store page by the developer. This is that text, not a benchmark.

Minimum

OS
Windows® 10
Processor
4 hardware CPU threads - Intel® Core™ i5 750 or higher
Memory
8 GB RAM
Graphics
Video card must be 1 GB or more and should be a DirectX 11-compatible with support for Shader Model 5.0
DirectX
Version 11
Storage
85 GB available space

What players say about performance

Counter-Strike 2 appears to have performance issues and ongoing problems with cheating, but some players report it runs well on certain hardware with proper settings.

Drawn from 24 reviews that mention performance.

Common problems

  • Performance issues such as lag and low FPS
  • Cheating and hacking prevalence
  • Network and ping problems affecting gameplay
  • Bugs and server-related issues

What runs it well

  • Some players report good performance on specific hardware or settings

Check your PC

Pick a GPU and a CPU. The result compares their class with the parts named in the official requirements. It is not an FPS estimate.

AI review summary of Counter-Strike 2