Performance Optimization

CS2 Launch Options

Optimize your CS2 performance with launch options. Boost FPS, reduce input lag, and customize your game for the best competitive experience.

Options

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FPS

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Best FPS Launch Options

These launch options offer performance improvements that can boost your FPS by disabling unnecessary features.

+fps_max 0

Disables FPS limit for unlimited framerate.

-softparticlesdefaultoff

Disables soft particles, reduces GPU load.

-fullscreen

Starts CS2 in fullscreen mode.

-forcenovsync

Disables VSync for lower input lag.

-limitvsconst

Limits vertex shader count for stability.

Combined Launch String

+fps_max 0 -softparticlesdefaultoff -fullscreen -forcenovsync -limitvsconst

All Launch Options

Complete list of CS2 launch options with descriptions and usage recommendations.

CS2 launch options and what each one does
Option	Description
-fullscreen	Launches the game in full-screen mode.
-windowed	Launches the game in windowed mode.
-noborder	Launches the game in borderless windowed mode.
-x <posX> -y <posY>	Sets the window position on the screen.
-w <width> -h <height>	Sets the window resolution.
-refresh <rate>	Sets the monitor refresh rate.
-high	Sets the game's process priority to high.
-threads <number>	Sets the number of CPU threads to use.
-console	Enables the developer console.
-novid	Skips the intro video on startup.
-nojoy	Disables joystick/controller support.
-softparticlesdefaultoff	Disables soft particles for better performance.
+fps_max 0	Removes the FPS cap (unlimited FPS).
+violence_hblood 0	Disables blood effects.
+r_drawparticles 0	Disables particle effects.
-tickrate 128	Sets the server tick rate to 128.
+exec autoexec.cfg	Executes the autoexec.cfg file on startup.
-noaafonts	Disables anti-aliased fonts.
-no-browser	Disables the in-game browser.
-noreflex	Disables NVIDIA Reflex (may improve performance).
+cl_forcepreload 1	Forces texture preloading.
+mat_disable_fancy_blending 1	Disables fancy blending effects.
+r_dynamic 0	Disables dynamic lighting.
+cl_hideserverip 1	Hides the server IP address.
+mat_queue_mode 2	Enables multi-threaded rendering.
+mat_vsync 0	Disables vertical sync.
+mat_hdr_level 0	Disables high dynamic range lighting.
+mat_antialias 0	Disables anti-aliasing.
-vulkan	Launches CS2 using the Vulkan API instead of DirectX.
-forcenovsync	Disables VSync for lower input lag.
-limitvsconst	Limits vertex shader constants to improve GPU stability.
-language english	Forces the game to use a specific language.

-fullscreen

Launches the game in full-screen mode.

-windowed

Launches the game in windowed mode.

-noborder

Launches the game in borderless windowed mode.

-x <posX> -y <posY>

Sets the window position on the screen.

-w <width> -h <height>

Sets the window resolution.

-refresh <rate>

Sets the monitor refresh rate.

-high

Sets the game's process priority to high.

-threads <number>

Sets the number of CPU threads to use.

-console

Enables the developer console.

-novid

Skips the intro video on startup.

-nojoy

Disables joystick/controller support.

-softparticlesdefaultoff

Disables soft particles for better performance.

+fps_max 0

Removes the FPS cap (unlimited FPS).

+violence_hblood 0

Disables blood effects.

+r_drawparticles 0

Disables particle effects.

-tickrate 128

Sets the server tick rate to 128.

+exec autoexec.cfg

Executes the autoexec.cfg file on startup.

-noaafonts

Disables anti-aliased fonts.

-no-browser

Disables the in-game browser.

-noreflex

Disables NVIDIA Reflex (may improve performance).

+cl_forcepreload 1

Forces texture preloading.

+mat_disable_fancy_blending 1

Disables fancy blending effects.

+r_dynamic 0

Disables dynamic lighting.

+cl_hideserverip 1

Hides the server IP address.

+mat_queue_mode 2

Enables multi-threaded rendering.

+mat_vsync 0

Disables vertical sync.

+mat_hdr_level 0

Disables high dynamic range lighting.

+mat_antialias 0

Disables anti-aliasing.

-vulkan

Launches CS2 using the Vulkan API instead of DirectX.

-forcenovsync

Disables VSync for lower input lag.

-limitvsconst

Limits vertex shader constants to improve GPU stability.

-language english

Forces the game to use a specific language.

We recommend using launch options with care, as some options may affect different systems in a positive or negative way.

How to Apply Launch Options

Follow this step-by-step guide to apply launch options to your game through Steam.

Open your Steam library and locate Counter-Strike 2 (CS2).
Right-click the game and select Properties from the menu.
Under the General tab, find the Launch Options field.
Copy the desired launch options string from our guide above.
Paste the copied launch options into the Launch Options field.
Close the Properties window. The next time you start CS2, it will launch with your chosen options.
You can tweak these options anytime to optimize performance, visuals, or input based on your preferences.