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|4k ultra hd notes = Interface scales poorly. | |4k ultra hd notes = Interface scales poorly. | ||
|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
− | |fov notes = Default 90°. {{term|Hor+}}.<ref> | + | |fov notes = Default 90°. {{term|Hor+}}.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Field_of_View#The_player.27s_FOV|title=Field of View - Valve Developer Community|date=May 2023}}</ref> Can be set with the command <code>fov_cs_debug</code> if the server allows cheats. |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
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|notes = Fully localized audio was added to Perfect World edition on August 2, 2018. | |notes = Fully localized audio was added to Perfect World edition on August 2, 2018. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |ref = <ref> | + | |ref = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://blog.counter-strike.net/index.php/2018/08/20763/|title=Release Notes for 8/2/2018|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = Use Offline with bots mode and set <code>sv_lan 1</code> in the console. | |lan play notes = Use Offline with bots mode and set <code>sv_lan 1</code> in the console. | ||
− | <ref> | + | <ref>{{Refurl|url=http://ccm.net/faq/35662-counter-strike-global-offensive-how-to-play-a-lan-game|title=Counter Strike Global Offensive - How to play a LAN game|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|online play = true | |online play = true | ||
|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
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===FPS drops and/or stuttering=== | ===FPS drops and/or stuttering=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Update Realtek audio drivers|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Update Realtek audio drivers|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://old.reddit.com/r/GlobalOffensive/comments/2e6xsr/potential_fix_for_those_experiencing_fps_lag_and/|title=Potential fix for those experiencing FPS lag and stuttering: Updating your RealTek drivers: GlobalOffensive|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
{{Fixbox|description=Disable Advanced 3D audio processing in the audio menu<ref>{{Refcheck|user=deton24|date=2019-11-30|comment=Eventually you can use HeSuVi instead or DSOAL (see Audio>Middleware)}}</ref>}} | {{Fixbox|description=Disable Advanced 3D audio processing in the audio menu<ref>{{Refcheck|user=deton24|date=2019-11-30|comment=Eventually you can use HeSuVi instead or DSOAL (see Audio>Middleware)}}</ref>}} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=(AMD) Turn on Enhanced Sync in Radeon Overlay ({{Key|Alt|R}}) or Radeon Settings (especially if you suffer FPS drops below 60, but technically it prevents tearing).<ref>{{Refcheck|user=deton24|date=2019-11-30|comment=It won't increase FPS, but it can make it smoother. May cause negative effect on high and stable FPS.}}</ref>}} | {{Fixbox|description=(AMD) Turn on Enhanced Sync in Radeon Overlay ({{Key|Alt|R}}) or Radeon Settings (especially if you suffer FPS drops below 60, but technically it prevents tearing).<ref>{{Refcheck|user=deton24|date=2019-11-30|comment=It won't increase FPS, but it can make it smoother. May cause negative effect on high and stable FPS.}}</ref>}} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Disable Profanity filter in Settings>Social<ref>https://www.dailyesports.gg/new-csgo-framerate-bug-has-players-wary-of-the-latest-patch/</ref>}} | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable Profanity filter in Settings>Social<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.dailyesports.gg/new-csgo-framerate-bug-has-players-wary-of-the-latest-patch/|title=www.dailyesports.gg|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
{{Fixbox|description=Disable Boost Player Contrast in Settings>Video}} | {{Fixbox|description=Disable Boost Player Contrast in Settings>Video}} | ||
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{{ii}} <code>+r_drawtracers_firstperson 0</code> disables visibility of fired bullets. Enabling it may be useful with e.g. M249 to correct recoil while shooting full auto. It needs to be entered manually in the console. | {{ii}} <code>+r_drawtracers_firstperson 0</code> disables visibility of fired bullets. Enabling it may be useful with e.g. M249 to correct recoil while shooting full auto. It needs to be entered manually in the console. | ||
{{ii}} Some commands which increase FPS in e.g. Dust 2, can decrease FPS in newer maps like Lunacy. These presented on the top were tested thoroughly on both. | {{ii}} Some commands which increase FPS in e.g. Dust 2, can decrease FPS in newer maps like Lunacy. These presented on the top were tested thoroughly on both. | ||
− | {{ii}} Alternatively, test <code>+mat_queue_mode 2</code> for 4+ core CPUs and <code>-noubershader</code>, at least for old Intel integrated GPUs<ref>https://blog.counter-strike.net/index.php/2020/04/29513/</ref> | + | {{ii}} Alternatively, test <code>+mat_queue_mode 2</code> for 4+ core CPUs and <code>-noubershader</code>, at least for old Intel integrated GPUs<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://blog.counter-strike.net/index.php/2020/04/29513/|title=blog.counter-strike.net|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
{{ii}} Disabling the default FPS limit is beneficial mainly in scenarios of fluctuating FPS between 60 and 120. | {{ii}} Disabling the default FPS limit is beneficial mainly in scenarios of fluctuating FPS between 60 and 120. | ||
{{ii}} <code>+cl_forcepreload</code> has been removed with the patch on 24.09.21. | {{ii}} <code>+cl_forcepreload</code> has been removed with the patch on 24.09.21. | ||
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===Black screen on launch, but audio can still be heard=== | ===Black screen on launch, but audio can still be heard=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Launch the game with the <code>-disable_d3d9ex</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Launch the game with the <code>-disable_d3d9ex</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://old.reddit.com/r/GlobalOffensive/comments/c6l7gc/menu_black_screen_but_sound/|title=Menu black screen but sound : GlobalOffensive - Reddit|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
{{Fixbox|description=Launch the game with the <code>-fullscreen</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]|ref=<ref>[https://old.reddit.com/r/GlobalOffensive/comments/dnajzs/notabletoplaycsgo_launch_and_gives_black_screen/ #NotAbleToPlayCSGO Launch and gives black screen but can still hear sound : GlobalOffensive - Reddit]</ref>}} | {{Fixbox|description=Launch the game with the <code>-fullscreen</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]|ref=<ref>[https://old.reddit.com/r/GlobalOffensive/comments/dnajzs/notabletoplaycsgo_launch_and_gives_black_screen/ #NotAbleToPlayCSGO Launch and gives black screen but can still hear sound : GlobalOffensive - Reddit]</ref>}} | ||
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===Game changes microphone gain at launch=== | ===Game changes microphone gain at launch=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Modify configuration file|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Modify configuration file|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://old.reddit.com/r/GlobalOffensive/comments/2vftby/csgo_changing_your_windows_mic_boost_level_heres/|title=CSGO changing your windows mic boost level? here's a fix: GlobalOffensive|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Open <code>config.cfg</code>. | # Open <code>config.cfg</code>. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Disable exclusive control of microphone (Windows)|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable exclusive control of microphone (Windows)|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://old.reddit.com/r/GlobalOffensive/comments/3t6gdm/why_does_csgo_automatically_change_my_mic_volume/cx3ix79|title=kyoukidotexe commented on Why does CS:GO automatically change my mic volume when I start the game?: GlobalOffensive|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Right click on the speaker icon located at the tray bar. | # Right click on the speaker icon located at the tray bar. | ||
# Select '''Recording devices'''. | # Select '''Recording devices'''. | ||
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===Rendering issues on AMD/Intel under Linux=== | ===Rendering issues on AMD/Intel under Linux=== | ||
{{ii}} Will be fixed in the upcoming Mesa 21.1 | {{ii}} Will be fixed in the upcoming Mesa 21.1 | ||
− | {{--}} Currently it causes a breakage in a trust factor when using it, and players may be thrown into a match with cheaters.<ref>https://github.com/ValveSoftware/csgo-osx-linux/issues/2630</ref> | + | {{--}} Currently it causes a breakage in a trust factor when using it, and players may be thrown into a match with cheaters.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/ValveSoftware/csgo-osx-linux/issues/2630|title=github.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
{{Fixbox|description=Run the game with <code>radeonsi_clamp_div_by_zero=true</code> environment variable|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game with <code>radeonsi_clamp_div_by_zero=true</code> environment variable|fix= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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Alternatively snd_legacy_surround="1" (no longer available since 2018 Panorama update) forces use of DirectSound (which makes posibility of injecting custom dsound.dll of e.g. [https://yadi.sk/d/VXQU2iWW3aQgHn DSOAL] (with its own HRTF or w/o if alsoft.ini unpresent), [http://www.indirectsound.com/ IndirectSound], Creative Alchemy.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/730/discussions/0/648817378173357383/?l=polish DirectSound enabling in CS GO]</ref> | Alternatively snd_legacy_surround="1" (no longer available since 2018 Panorama update) forces use of DirectSound (which makes posibility of injecting custom dsound.dll of e.g. [https://yadi.sk/d/VXQU2iWW3aQgHn DSOAL] (with its own HRTF or w/o if alsoft.ini unpresent), [http://www.indirectsound.com/ IndirectSound], Creative Alchemy.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/730/discussions/0/648817378173357383/?l=polish DirectSound enabling in CS GO]</ref> | ||
|interface = Panorama | |interface = Panorama | ||
− | |interface notes = <ref> | + | |interface notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=http://blog.counter-strike.net/index.php/2018/08/20738/|title=Counter-Strike: Global Offensive A New Horizon Update|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/11265/|title=News - Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Update Released|date=May 2023}}</ref>Panorama<br/>4.2.23 Scaleform is no longer used in latest updates |
|input = | |input = | ||
|input notes = | |input notes = |
Revision as of 00:08, 15 May 2023
Developers | |
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Valve Corporation | |
Hidden Path Entertainment | |
Engines | |
Source | |
Release dates | |
Windows | August 21, 2012 |
macOS (OS X) | August 21, 2012 |
Linux | September 22, 2014 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 83 |
IGDB | 81 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | Free-to-play, Subscription[1] |
Microtransactions | Boost, Cosmetic, Loot box, Player trading |
Modes | Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Tactical shooter, Battle royale |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Contemporary |
Series | Counter-Strike |
Counter-Strike | |
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Counter-Strike | 2000 |
Counter-Strike: Condition Zero | 2004 |
Counter-Strike: Source | 2004 |
Counter-Strike NEO -White Memories- | 2005 |
Counter-Strike Online (series) | |
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive | 2012 |
Counter-Strike 2 | 2023 |
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Steam |
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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DLC | Users with Prime Status are matchmade with and against only other Prime Status users in all game modes. Prime users also earn XP, Competitive Skill Groups, and are eligible for weekly item drops. These benefits apply exclusively to Prime users. |
Free-to-play | Base game is free-to-play as of December 6, 2018, but paid Prime status is needed for some features. |
Subscription | CS:GO 360 Stats is an optional monthly subscription which includes access to Competitive match stats from official Competitive, Premier, and Wingman game modes and the Round Win Chance report introduced in Operation Broken Fang.[1] |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Operation Riptide | September 21, 2021 - February 21, 2022 | |
Operation Broken Fang | December 3, 2020 - May 3, 2021 | |
Operation Shattered Web | November 18, 2019 - March 31, 2020 | |
Operation Hydra | May 23, 2017 - November 13, 2017 | |
Operation Wildfire | February 17, 2016 - July 15, 2016 | |
Operation Bloodhound | May 26, 2015 - October 1, 2015 | |
Operation Vanguard | November 11, 2014 - March 31, 2015 | |
Operation Breakout | July 1, 2014 - October 2, 2014 | |
Operation Phoenix | February 20, 2014 - June 11, 2014 | |
Operation Bravo | September 18, 2013 - February 5, 2014 | |
Operation Payback | April 25, 2013 - August 31, 2013 |
Microtransactions
Type | Notes |
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Boost | Operations are occasionally released. These add new content that are playable by all, but an Operation Pass must be bought to unlock cosmetics and special loot boxes. |
Cosmetic | Gun skins, player models can be obtained in game, purchased or traded from other players, and by opening loot boxes. |
Loot box | Loot boxes are earned during game play, but keys must be bought with real money in order to open them. All rewards are cosmetic. |
Player trading | Trading can be done via Steam. |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Use the -novid command line argument[2]
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-no-browser
disables server video ads.
Configure memory usage on 32-bit versions of Windows
- The game can crash when loading the next map if on a 32-bit operating system.
- This is caused by going over 4 GB of total memory usage, which is impossible for a 32-bit OS.
setting.mem_level[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Config Generator
- Special singleplayer map that allows players to configure settings that are not normally accessible via in-game UI.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Steam | <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\730\local\cfg |
- It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud | Approx. 1.5 GB available. |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | Use Widescreen Fixer to scale HUD.[3] Hit indicators are not properly visible. A triple-monitor UI mode have been added.[4] | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Hor+. HUD scales correctly after the Panorama UI update.[5][6] | ||
4K Ultra HD | Interface scales poorly. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | Default 90°. Hor+.[7] Can be set with the command fov_cs_debug if the server allows cheats. |
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Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | No resolution scaling support (must use native monitor resolution). | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Up to 16 samples. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | FXAA and up to 8x MSAA OGSSAA and SGSSAA can be utilized through anti-aliasing compatibility bits 0x000000C1 under Nvidia Profile Inspector. |
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Vertical sync (Vsync) | Double Buffering, Triple Buffering, Off. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | By default, menus are locked to 120 FPS and gameplay is at 400 FPS. With console, can change "fps_max" up to 1000 ; use 0 for uncapped framerate. |
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High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | Can be enabled/disabled and customized. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | Doesn't load controller configurations by default. Every time the game is booted, lines exec controller.cfg and exec controller.360.cfg has to be written on console. This can be automated by creating autoexec.cfg file in <path-to-game>/csgo/cfg and writing those two exec statements, each on their own lines, in that file. |
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Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | ||
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PlayStation button prompts | ||
Light bar support | ||
Adaptive trigger support | ||
DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
Connection modes | Wired |
Generic/other controllers | ||
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Button prompts |
Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | Steam Controller only. | |
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Steam Input | ||
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Steam Input API support | ||
Official controller preset(s) | ||
Steam Controller button prompts |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Overall game volume and separate music slider. | |
Surround sound | 5.1 surround sound, 4 speaker surround. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | "Silence the audio while the game window is in the background" check box. Also includes option to only play received mic chat on focus loss. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Bulgarian | ||||
Simplified Chinese | Fully localized audio was added to Perfect World edition on August 2, 2018.[8] | |||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
Czech | ||||
Danish | ||||
Dutch | ||||
Finnish | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Greek | ||||
Hungarian | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Norwegian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Portuguese | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Romanian | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Latin American Spanish | ||||
Swedish | ||||
Thai | ||||
Turkish | ||||
Ukrainian | ||||
Vietnamese |
Network
- For more information, see the "Source Dedicated Server" section of the Source engine article.
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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Local play | Versus Use Universal Split Screen. |
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LAN play | Use Offline with bots mode and set sv_lan 1 in the console.
[9] |
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Online play |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP | Open the console (~) and use connect followed by the IP and port.[10] |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 27014-27050 |
UDP | 3478, 4379-4380, 27000-27030 |
- This game does not support Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) for automatic port configuration.
Custom community server joining
- The game will not publicly broadcast the server a player is connected to if playing on a community server.
Use the cl_join_advertise 2 command[11]
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Host 128 tickrate servers
- By default, hosting a custom server will always launch in 64 tickrate.
Use the -tickrate 128 command line argument[2]
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VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | G3D Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Devices | |||
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Novint Falcon |
Issues unresolved
Surround sound
- Reportedly other issues with surround sound with the Logitech G35.[12]
Issues fixed
"An issue with your computer is blocking the VAC system. You cannot play on secure servers."
See the official Steam support page here
FPS drops and/or stuttering
Update Realtek audio drivers[13] |
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Disable Advanced 3D audio processing in the audio menu[14] |
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Disable fullscreen optimizations in the executable's compatibility settings |
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(AMD) Turn on Radeon Anti-Lag in Radeon Settings (generally not recommended on 97% of GPU usage and lower).[15] |
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(AMD) Turn on Enhanced Sync in Radeon Overlay (Alt+R) or Radeon Settings (especially if you suffer FPS drops below 60, but technically it prevents tearing).[16] |
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Disable Profanity filter in Settings>Social[17] |
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Disable Boost Player Contrast in Settings>Video |
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Enable OpenGL Multithreading (Linux) |
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In Steam's Launch Options... add the following environment variable depending on the GPU you are using:
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Enable Vulkan (Linux) |
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Use |
Disable HPET[18] |
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Method 1:
Method 2:
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Use launch parameters:
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Game crashes with window "Wait for the program to respond"
Need use 4GB patch[23] |
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Delete appcache
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If you get this error message without have used any 3rd party applications, this quick fix should solve your issue.
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Game crashes without an error message when loading into a server
Reduce in-game resolution[citation needed] |
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Error 55
Opt out of the Steam beta client[24] |
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Re-enable the Steam service[25] |
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Delete ClientRegistry.blob and AppUpdateStats.blob[26] |
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Failed to find and connect to an acceptable dedicated server
Add the Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and Steam executables to firewall exception lists[citation needed] |
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Adjust your maximum acceptable ping to official servers[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Game crashes on start
Delete <path-to-game>\csgo.exe and "verify integrity of game files" in properties of the game on Steam
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Make sure <path-to-game>\csgo.exe has no compatibility modes applied
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Steam constantly asks for admin permissions on start
Using the Command Prompt or PowerShell, execute the reg add HKLM\SOFTWARE\Valve\Steam\Apps\730 /v directx /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f /reg:32 command
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"No user logon"
When playing in offline mode, make sure Internet access is disabled in the operating systems. |
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Black screen on launch, but audio can still be heard
Launch the game with the -disable_d3d9ex parameter[27]
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Launch the game with the -fullscreen parameter[28]
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30 FPS cap after Windows 10 Anniversary Update
- Some people report that games run worse (not only CS:GO). It is also known that the AU update broke graphics card drivers.
- An update for the game was released which added a warning for users who have XboxDVR enabled.
Disable Game Bar[citation needed] |
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Purple and black broken textures
- A generic fix for this issue can be found on our Source engine page.
Some maps are way too dark on Intel HD GPUs
Maps using ambient occlusion (e.g. de_lake, de_canals, ar_baggage) can be very dark on Intel HD Graphics.
- A generic fix for this issue can be found on our Source engine page.
Game changes microphone gain at launch
Modify configuration file[29] |
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Notes
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Disable exclusive control of microphone (Windows)[30] |
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Notes
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FPS drops and/or stuttering of sound / var value jumps
Add launch parameter in Steam +cl_disablehtmlmotd 1 and/or alternatively -no-browser [31]
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Screen not stretching on AMD graphics card
Disable Integer Scaling in the AMD control panel |
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"Your graphics hardware does not support all features (CSM) needed"
- The game will fail without Cascaded Shadow Mapping support.[32] Unfortunately the feature is hardcoded to be available only on the three common GPU vendors.[33]
Launch the game with the -force_device_id 0xffff -force_vendor_id 0x8086 command line arguments[34]
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Try the other fixes in "High" shadow detail option is missing |
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Microphone not working on Arch Linux
Visit the archlinux Wiki[citation needed] |
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Rendering issues on AMD/Intel under Linux
- Will be fixed in the upcoming Mesa 21.1
- Currently it causes a breakage in a trust factor when using it, and players may be thrown into a match with cheaters.[35]
Run the game with radeonsi_clamp_div_by_zero=true environment variable
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"Failed to verify signed files" error when trying the old demo viewer
- This happens since Valve added game executable signature validation into the Steam client itself[36]
Disable Steam signature verification |
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Run <path-to-game>\csgo.exe directly
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c, 9Ex | D3D9Ex by default since 4/22/2019 update.[38] |
OpenGL | 2.1 | OS X and Linux only. |
Vulkan | Linux only. | |
Shader Model support | 3 |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Havok | Heavily modified variant. |
Audio | Miles Sound System, Steam Audio | Version 9.3k. Uses Steam Audio for HRTF. Alternatively snd_legacy_surround="1" (no longer available since 2018 Panorama update) forces use of DirectSound (which makes posibility of injecting custom dsound.dll of e.g. DSOAL (with its own HRTF or w/o if alsoft.ini unpresent), IndirectSound, Creative Alchemy.[39] |
Interface | Panorama | [40][41]Panorama 4.2.23 Scaleform is no longer used in latest updates |
Multiplayer | Steamworks | |
Anti-cheat | Valve Anti-Cheat (VAC) |
Console commands
- Games running on the Source engine can utilize Source Engine Console Commands for various tasks.
Enabling the console in Source games[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Command line arguments
- View this Steam Support Article regarding launch options as well as the relevant Valve Developer wiki page for further information and a list of useful Source engine launch options.
- Example of an advanced autoexec.
Command Output -novid Skip intro videos. -no-browser Disables video ads. -console Opens the console at startup. -fullscreen Forces the game to run in fullscreen mode. -d3d9ex Forces D3D9Ex renderer (default since 2019). -nod3d9ex or -disable_d3d9ex Forces the use of D3D9 renderer for troubleshooting or performance boost on weaker systems. -vulkan Forces Vulkan renderer. -freq x OR -refresh x Sets refresh rate / frequency. -nojoy Disables joystick support. -tickrate [number] Sets tickrate of custom server to a given value.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 7, 8.1, 10 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 AMD Phenom X3 8750 |
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System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3.0 support |
- Windows XP and Vista were previously supported, but as future updates for this game and Steam occurred, the support was dropped.
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.7 (Lion) | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core Duo 2.0 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon HD 2400 Nvidia GeForce 8600M |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Linux | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | Ubuntu 12.04 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Dual Core 2.8 GHz AMD Dual Core 2.8 GHz |
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System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon HD 2600/3600 Nvidia GeForce 8600M/9600GT OpenGL 2.1 compatible |
|
Sound (audio device) | OpenAL compatible | |
Other | Graphic Drivers: Nvidia 310, AMD 12.11 |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 CS:GO 360 Stats - last accessed on 2021-05-05
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Command Line Options - Valve Developer Community
- ↑ HUD Scaling in Multimonitor Setups - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Counter-Strike: Global Offensive » Release Notes for 11/22/2019
- ↑ [1] - last accessed on September 20, 2018
- ↑ They Actually Updated This Game For Us!! - Counter Strike: Global Offensive - last accessed on September 20, 2018
- ↑ Field of View - Valve Developer Community - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Release Notes for 8/2/2018 - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Counter Strike Global Offensive - How to play a LAN game - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Any way to use a server browser? - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ "cl_join_advertise 2" lets your friends join the community server you are playing on without an invitation.: GlobalOffensive
- ↑ Static Sounds (G35 Surround) - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Potential fix for those experiencing FPS lag and stuttering: Updating your RealTek drivers: GlobalOffensive - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:deton24 on 2019-11-30
- Eventually you can use HeSuVi instead or DSOAL (see Audio>Middleware)
- ↑ Verified by User:deton24 on 2019-11-30
- ↑ Verified by User:deton24 on 2019-11-30
- It won't increase FPS, but it can make it smoother. May cause negative effect on high and stable FPS.
- ↑ www.dailyesports.gg - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ [2]
- ↑ Verified by User:deton24 on 2019-12-06
- Tested thoroughly performance related commands presented in: a video along with commands from FPS benchmark, and listed worked the best.
- ↑ https://youtube.com/watch?v=ujyFRCXbKFI&time=240
- ↑ https://youtube.com/watch?v=ujyFRCXbKFI&time=80
- ↑ blog.counter-strike.net - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ The application does not respond - CS: GO freezes here's a fix: GlobalOffensive
- ↑ CS:GO update for late 10/3/12 (10/4/12 UTC, 1.20.1.x) MEGATHREAD - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Incomplete Installation (#) Errors - Specific Error Messages - Knowledge Base - Steam Support
- ↑ Error 55 yes if have switched beta versions 2 times now. - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Menu black screen but sound : GlobalOffensive - Reddit - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ #NotAbleToPlayCSGO Launch and gives black screen but can still hear sound : GlobalOffensive - Reddit
- ↑ CSGO changing your windows mic boost level? here's a fix: GlobalOffensive - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ kyoukidotexe commented on Why does CS:GO automatically change my mic volume when I start the game?: GlobalOffensive - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ https://forum.pclab.pl/topic/1253747-csgo-problem-bez-rozwi%C4%85zania/page/2/?tab=comments
- ↑ File
engine/cdll_engine_int.cpp
from the leaked source code mentions CSM is required in CS:GO "for fairness". - ↑ See
materialsystem/shaderapidx9/shaderdevicedx8.cpp
. - ↑ [Question] vmware or not vmware... UnKnoWnCheaTs
- ↑ github.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Counter-Strike: Global Offensive » Release Notes for 5/2/2017
- ↑ 37.0 37.1 Counter-Strike: Global Offensive » Release Notes for 5/25/2016
- ↑ Counter-Strike: Global Offensive » Release Notes for 4/22/2019
- ↑ DirectSound enabling in CS GO
- ↑ Counter-Strike: Global Offensive A New Horizon Update - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ News - Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Update Released - last accessed on May 2023