CS2 Launch Options & Config Commands

Counter Strike Global Offensive veterans must already know the significance of launch options and config commands. But for those beginning their FPS journey with Counter-Strike 2 (CS2), launch options are console commands implemented immediately after the game begins.

This customization feature allows players to start the game with chosen technical settings. With that said, here’s a detailed rundown of the best CS2 launch options, followed by the instructions to use them in order to improve the overall gameplay experience.

Best Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) launch options and config commands

I highly recommend using the following launch options to get the maximum FPS that your system can deliver while playing Counter-Strike 2:

-novid -tickrate 128 -high +fps_max 0 -nojoy +violence_hblood 0 -softparticlesdefaultoff

Here’s a quick rundown of the aforementioned launch options after-effects:

• -novid: Skips the game’s intro video, reducing the time it takes to launch the game.
• -tickrate 128: Sets the tickrate of the game to 128, which is the highest possible value and is recommended for competitive play.
• -high: Sets the game’s priority to high, which can improve performance on some systems.
• +fps_max 0: Removes the default FPS cap, allowing the game to run at the highest possible FPS.
• -nojoy: Disables joystick support, which can free up system resources and improve performance.
• +violence_hblood 0: Disables blood effects, which can improve performance on some systems.
• -softparticlesdefaultoff: Disables soft particles, which can improve performance on some systems.

How to use launch options in Counter-Strike 2

Here are the steps that you must follow to use launch options in Counter-Strike 2:

1. Open Steam and enter your Library.
2. Right-click on Counter-Strike 2 and choose Properties.
3. Choose the tab General and press the button Set Launch Options.
4. Enter the commands of your choice, press OK, and launch the game.

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