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Guides, explainers and analysis about Counter-Strike 2, written by the Strikeistan team.
Guides · CS2 Launch Options ExplainedWhat launch options are, how to add them in Steam, which ones still do something in CS2 and which old CS:GO flags you can delete.
Guides · How to Import a Crosshair Code in CS2Import any crosshair in seconds with a share code. Here is the menu path, the console method and how to keep a backup of your own.
Guides · How to Create an autoexec.cfg for CS2Set up an autoexec.cfg that loads your personal CS2 settings every launch, and fix the common reasons it silently fails.
Guides · How to Make a Practice Config in CS2Write one small config file that turns any local CS2 match into a grenade and spot practice server, with every line explained.
Guides · Essential CS2 Console CommandsA grouped, checked list of the CS2 console commands most players actually use, with notes on which old CS:GO commands were removed.
Guides · How to Enable the Console in CS2A step-by-step walkthrough for switching on the CS2 developer console, opening it with the right key, changing that key and fixing it when nothing happens.
Guides · How to Use the CS2 Developer ConsoleThe developer console is a text window where you type commands to change settings, check performance and set up practice. Here is what it is for and how to use it sensibly.
Guides · How to Play CS2 Casual Without Hurting Your AimCasual is relaxed, crowded and forgiving. That makes it great for learning maps and easy to pick up bad habits. Here is how to get the good without the bad.
Guides · CS2 Arms Race Mode ExplainedArms Race is CS2's gun-game mode: every kill moves you along a fixed weapon ladder until someone lands the final knife kill. Here is how it works.
Guides · CS2 Deathmatch Guide: Getting the Most From Warm-UpDeathmatch is where most CS2 players warm up. Here is how the mode works and how to make ten minutes of it actually improve your aim.
Guides · CS2 Wingman Mode GuideWingman is CS2's 2v2 ranked mode on cut-down, single-site maps. Here is how it works, how its rank differs from Competitive, and how to win as a duo.
Guides · How to Unlock Competitive and Premier in CS2New to CS2 and the ranked buttons are greyed out? Here is what unlocks Competitive and Premier, how long it takes and which shortcuts to avoid.