With the highly anticipated Counter-Strike 2 limited test now available to more players, it’s time to share the ultimate CS2 settings. The excitement surrounding Valve’s upcoming installment in their popular first-person shooter series is at an all-time high, especially after the recent update introducing Premier, the Inferno map, and MR12. Although Counter-Strike 2 was announced on March 22, fans are eagerly awaiting its full release.
The new version brings a plethora of changes, most notably an entirely new engine powered by Source 2. But what are the optimal CS2 settings for maximizing your FPS and overall performance with this new engine?
Let’s start with the main video settings tab, which is relatively straightforward. Here are the recommended settings, keeping in mind that your resolution is mostly a matter of personal preference, with advantages to both 16:9 or 16:10 over 4:3 and vice versa.
Counter-Strike 2 settings – video
SETTING OPTION Main menu background scenery Any Color mode Computer Monitor Brightness 110% Aspect Ratio Your preference Resolution Your preference Display mode Fullscreen Refresh rate Maximum supported by your monitor Laptop power savings Disabled
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Moving on to the advanced video settings tab, this is where the real adjustments happen. It’s important to note that this is a general guide, and individual systems may require slight modifications.
While these recommended CS2 settings should work well, feel free to make minor tweaks to suit your preferences.
Counter-Strike 2 settings – advanced video
SETTING OPTION Boost player contrast Either (recommended: enabled) Wait for vertical sync Disabled Current video values preset Custom Multisampling Anti-Aliasing Mode 4X MSAA Global Shadow Quality Medium Model / Texture Detail Medium Shader Detail Low Particle Detail Medium Ambient Occlusion Disabled High Dynamic Range Performance FidelityFX Super Resolution Disabled (Highest Quality) NVIDIA Reflex Low Latency Enabled
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These settings should provide the best optimization for your FPS and game performance in CS2.
READ MORE: Counter-Strike 2 System Requirements: Windows, macOS, SteamOS, and Linux
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