CS:GO and CS2 Launch Options
Aside from being the most popular FPS game for over two decades, it is also extremely flexible when it comes to fine-tuning every possible gameplay detail. There are tons of ways you can customize and personalize your gaming experience in Counter-Strike 2. Unfortunately, some key binds and commands are no longer accessible due to changes Valve implemented for the release of CS2. Some launch options are still present, and you could use them to improve the performance and boost your FPS. However, many players consider launch options obsolete and useless, and we will discuss this issue in today’s article.
What are Launch Options?
Launch options in CS2 are settings that supposed to improve performance and increase FPS, tweak some minor settings. These settings cover a wide variety of things that can be altered prior to starting the game.
Launch options are just commands that can be used to modify the game preferences. There are various reports of the impact of Launch Options on the game’s performance, as players have reported that some of the more popular Launch Options show no improvement.
How to Set Launch Options in CS2
In order to set your preferred CS2 Launch options, you should do the following:
Launch Steam and head to Library
Right-click on the CS2 name in the list
Select properties and proceed to the General tab
You’ll see a Launch Options section where you can enter preferred settings
Enter Launch Options and then close the window
Launch CS2 and you’re good to go!
Best CS2 Launch Options For FPS
Launch Options are meant to improve CS2 performance and do a few other cool tricks, and these improvements might give you a competitive edge. There’s no definitive “best Launch Options set” that fits for everyone, but you can find a wide variety of available Launch Options that could be beneficial for you in a list we’ve compiled below:
+cl_showfps 1 – shows the FPS counter in the top-right corner of the screen
-full – this option will launch the game in a full-screen mode
-window – launches the game in windowed mode
-noborder – will remove window borders in a windowed mode
-high – sets the game priority to high, supposedly improving performance
+fps_max 0 – will remove FPS limitations
+r_dynamic 0 — disable dynamic lighting, supposedly improving performance but decrease the image quality
-nojoy – disable joystick support
+r_drawparticles 0 – this will disable particles animation and lower the graphics quality, thus improving performance
-nohltv – turns off Source TV
-forcenovsync – switch off Vsync
-freq [value] – will switch to a refresh rate supported by your monitor or display. usually ranges between 60/90/120/144/240/360
-violence_hblood 0 – will turn off the blood particles, but unlikely to make a significant impact
-autoconfig – restore the default settings
Why are CS2 Launch Options Not Working?
There’s no official confirmation or evidence that Launch Options improve performance, however, some potential reasons of your Launch Options not working may include:
Outdated commands: Valve changed a lot with the release of CS2, and many Launch Options are not viable as of now
Typos: You could make a few mistakes while entering the Launch Options, so you might want to double-check your spelling
Updates: Once your game automatically updates, it might reset all your Launch Options. You can check if Launch Options are present once your game is updated.
Conclusion
Launch Options may or may not improve CS2 performance, but you should try them if performance on your computer is somewhat lacking. If these options don't work properly, you can always revert the changes with -autoconfig command that resets default settings. Also, make sure to check our guides on how to fix packet loss, how to get the best crosshair and how to get rid of annoying lags in CS2.
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