ShooterCounter-Strike 2
Shooter · 2024
Counter-Strike 2
A standout shooter release for PC players.
Counter-Strike 2 delivers one of the more memorable Shooter experiences on PC. Released for 2024, it pairs confident art direction with audio design that pulls every scene together. Systems layer cleanly: combat, exploration, progression, and narrative all carry weight, and the early hours teach you the language without lecturing. Set-pieces and boss encounters show real craft, while quieter moments give space to absorb the world. PC support covers ultrawide, HDR, DLSS and FSR, plus fully rebindable controls. The save system is forgiving, menus are quick, and the patch cadence is steady. Whether you are here for the campaign or the post-game challenges, Counter-Strike 2 is a release you can recommend without caveats to any PC player with an evening to spare for shooter games. Community mods, regular events, and an active player base extend the experience well beyond the credits.
System requirements
Minimum
- OS
- Windows 11 64-bit
- Processor
- Intel Core i7-7700K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600
- Memory
- 16 GB
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD R9 390
- Storage
- 100 GB
- DirectX
- DirectX 12
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 11 64-bit
- Processor
- Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
- Memory
- 32 GB
- Graphics
- NVIDIA RTX 3080 / AMD RX 6800 XT
- Storage
- 100 GB SSD
- DirectX
- DirectX 12 Ultimate
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Community reactions
Community-style reactions presented for editorial context.
Combat in Counter-Strike 2 feels weighty in the best possible way.
Visuals in Counter-Strike 2 on ultra are absolutely jaw-dropping.
Soundtrack in Counter-Strike 2 is on repeat in my playlist now.
Open world of Counter-Strike 2 is dense and full of secrets. Love getting lost.
Devs of Counter-Strike 2 clearly listened to community feedback. Patches are spot on.
Counter-Strike 2 has the cleanest UI I have seen in a long time.
Performance in Counter-Strike 2 is rock solid on a mid-range rig. No hitching.