Rank #1Free-to-PlaySource 238 GB PC
Counter-Strike 2
Aliases: CS2 • CS:GO 2 • Counter-Strike
Valve • Valve • September 27, 2023
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The largest technical leap in Counter-Strike history, rebuilt from the ground up on the Source 2 engine with volumetric smoke grenades, sub-tick server architecture, and overhauled competitive maps.
Technical Architecture & Graphics
- Source 2 Engine
- Sub-tick update architecture
- Volumetric reactive smoke physics
- DirectX 11 / Vulkan renderers
PC Hardware Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Graphics (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 / AMD Radeon HD 7850 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5-750 2.67 GHz | Intel Core i7-9700K / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
| System RAM | 8 GB RAM (16 GB Recommended) | |
| Disk Storage | 85 GB available space (SSD Recommended) | |
Popularity & Activity
1,420,000+
Metric: 24h Peak Players
Source: SteamDB (Global)
Source: SteamDB (Global)
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EngineSource 2
PlatformsPC
ModesMultiplayer, Online PvP, Competitive
GenresTactical FPS, Competitive Multiplayer, Action
Release DateSeptember 27, 2023
Verification StatusVerified Official Storefronts