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Revision as of 00:56, 3 January 2019
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 |
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 |
Key points
- Steam Workshop integration.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Steam |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Use the -novid command line argument[1]
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-no-browser
disables server video ads.
Increased Stability (32-bit Operating Systems)
- CS:GO can crash when loading the next map if you're on a 32-bit operating system. To address this, you'll need to edit a txt file.
- The crash is caused by going over 4 GB total memory usage, which isn't possible for a 32-bit OS.
setting.mem_level[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Make current custom community server joinable
CS:GO won't broadcast the server you're connected to if you're playing on a community server.
Use the cl_join_advertise 2 command[2]
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Host 128 tickrate servers
By default self-hosting a server will always launch in 64 tickrate.
Use the -tickrate 128 command line argument[1]
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Config Generator
Special singleplayer map that allows you to configure settings that aren't normally accessible via in-game UI.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Steam | <path-to-game>/csgo/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 settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Bulgarian | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
Czech | ||||
Danish | ||||
Dutch | ||||
Finnish | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Greek | ||||
Hungarian | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Norwegian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Portuguese | ||||
Romanian | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Swedish | ||||
Thai | ||||
Turkish | ||||
Ukrainian |
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 | |||
LAN play | Use Offline with bots mode and set sv_lan 1 in the console.
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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.[4] |
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.
Issues unresolved
Surround sound
- Reportedly other issues with surround sound with the Logitech G35.[5]
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
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 changes microphone gain at launch
Modify configuration file[6] |
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Notes
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Disable exclusive control of microphone (Windows)[7] |
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Notes
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Game crashes without error message when loading into a server
Reduce in-game resolution[citation needed] |
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Failed to find and connect to an acceptable dedicated server
Windows Firewall[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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Error 55
Opt out of the Steam beta client[8] |
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Re-enable the Steam service[9] |
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Delete ClientRegistry.blob and AppUpdateStats.blob[10] |
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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.
FPS drops and/or stuttering
Exclude CS:GO folder from your anti-virus[citation needed] |
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Update Realtek audio drivers[11] |
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Disable HRTF in the audio menu[citation needed] |
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Crashes of the game / FPS drops and/or stuttering of sound / var value jumps
[12] [13] Problem visualized here
Add launch parameter in Steam cl_disablehtmlmotd 1
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Delete csgo.exe from Steam\Steamapps\common and "verify integrity of game files" in properties of the game on Steam
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Check whether all options in properties>comaptibility of csgo.exe are unchecked |
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30 FPS cap after Win10 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. Should be noted that an update for the game was released which added a warning for users who have XboxDVR enabled.
Disable Game Bar |
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Microphone not working
Visit the archlinux Wiki[citation needed] |
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Game crashes since Danger Zone Update on Linux
Unplug the Xbox Controller |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | |
OpenGL | 2.1 | OS X and Linux only. |
Shader Model support | 3 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | |||
Linux |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Havok | Heavily modified variant. |
Audio | Miles Sound System | Version 9.3k. Uses Phonon3D for HRTF. Alternatively snd_legacy_surround="1" 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. [16] |
Interface | Panorama[14] Scaleform[15] | Panorama 4.2.23 Scaleform is no longer used in latest updates |
Multiplayer | Steamworks |
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.
Enabling a launch parameter[citation needed] |
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Command Output -novid Skip intro videos. -no-browser Disables video ads. -console Launch console at start. -high Set csgo process to high priority.(obsolete) -threads x Sets the number of threads your machine has.(obsolete) -nod3d9ex Turns off some DX9 extensions for performance boost. -freq x OR -refresh x Set your refresh/hz. -nojoy Disables joystick support. +exec autoexec.cfg Executes the autoexec.cfg
(file containing commands).
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, even with retail copies.
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 |
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 |
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Sound (audio device) | OpenAL compatible | |
Other | Graphic Drivers: Nvidia 310, AMD 12.11 |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Command Line Options - Valve Developer Community
- ↑ "cl_join_advertise 2" lets your friends join the community server you are playing on without an invitation.: GlobalOffensive
- ↑ Counter Strike Global Offensive - How to play a LAN game
- ↑ Any way to use a server browser? - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Static Sounds (G35 Surround) - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ CSGO changing your windows mic boost level? here's a fix: GlobalOffensive
- ↑ kyoukidotexe commented on Why does CS:GO automatically change my mic volume when I start the game?: 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)
- ↑ Potential fix for those experiencing FPS lag and stuttering: Updating your RealTek drivers: GlobalOffensive
- ↑ How To Stop CS:GO From Crashing Fix 2018
- ↑ The same metod helped for fixing FPS issues
- ↑ Counter-Strike: Global Offensive A New Horizon Update
- ↑ News - Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Update Released
- ↑ DirectSound enabling in CS GO
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