Guides · How CS2 Overwatch WorksWhat happened to Overwatch after CS:GO, how Valve's new browser-based review programme for CS2 works, and what it means for cheaters.
Guides · How to Customise Your CS2 LoadoutYour CS2 loadout decides which guns you can buy and how they look. Here is how the slots work and how to set up both sides properly.
Guides · How to Report a Cheater in CS2Use the in-game scoreboard or Steam to report suspected cheaters in Counter-Strike 2, choose the right category and know what to expect afterwards.
Guides · How the CS2 Buy Menu WorksThe CS2 buy menu is one page, built from your loadout. Here is how it works, how refunds and buy time work, and how to buy quickly under pressure.
Guides · How to Use CS2 Community ServersFind and join player-run Counter-Strike 2 servers through the in-game browser or the console, and learn what to watch out for.
Guides · CS2 Damage Report ExplainedCS2 moved damage info out of the console and onto the screen. Here is how the round end damage report works and how to turn it into better calls.
Guides · How to Play CS2 Workshop MapsA step-by-step guide to finding, subscribing to and playing community-made maps in Counter-Strike 2, plus fixes for maps that will not load.
Guides · How to Read the CS2 ScoreboardHold Tab and the CS2 scoreboard tells you far more than kills. Here is what each column means and how to read it without fooling yourself.
Guides · How to Check Your CS2 PlaytimeYour CS2 hours live in Steam, not in the game. Here is where to find them, why your CS:GO time is included, and how to keep them private.
Guides · CS2 Prime Status: What You GetCS2 Prime Status is a one-time Steam upgrade. Here is exactly what it unlocks, what free accounts keep, and how to decide if it is worth buying.
Guides · How to Host a Private CS2 Match With FriendsPlay a private game with only your friends. How to set up the party, load the map and change the rules as host.
Guides · How to Play CS2 Offline With BotsPlay a real match against bots on your own server. How to start one, which difficulty to pick and what to expect without internet.