-fullscreenLaunches the game in full-screen mode.
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.
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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 0Disables FPS limit for unlimited framerate.
-softparticlesdefaultoffDisables soft particles, reduces GPU load.
-fullscreenStarts CS2 in fullscreen mode.
-forcenovsyncDisables VSync for lower input lag.
-limitvsconstLimits vertex shader count for stability.
Combined Launch String
+fps_max 0 -softparticlesdefaultoff -fullscreen -forcenovsync -limitvsconstAll Launch Options
Complete list of CS2 launch options with descriptions and usage recommendations.
| 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. |
-windowedLaunches the game in windowed mode.
-noborderLaunches 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.
-highSets the game's process priority to high.
-threads <number>Sets the number of CPU threads to use.
-consoleEnables the developer console.
-novidSkips the intro video on startup.
-nojoyDisables joystick/controller support.
-softparticlesdefaultoffDisables soft particles for better performance.
+fps_max 0Removes the FPS cap (unlimited FPS).
+violence_hblood 0Disables blood effects.
+r_drawparticles 0Disables particle effects.
-tickrate 128Sets the server tick rate to 128.
+exec autoexec.cfgExecutes the autoexec.cfg file on startup.
-noaafontsDisables anti-aliased fonts.
-no-browserDisables the in-game browser.
-noreflexDisables NVIDIA Reflex (may improve performance).
+cl_forcepreload 1Forces texture preloading.
+mat_disable_fancy_blending 1Disables fancy blending effects.
+r_dynamic 0Disables dynamic lighting.
+cl_hideserverip 1Hides the server IP address.
+mat_queue_mode 2Enables multi-threaded rendering.
+mat_vsync 0Disables vertical sync.
+mat_hdr_level 0Disables high dynamic range lighting.
+mat_antialias 0Disables anti-aliasing.
-vulkanLaunches CS2 using the Vulkan API instead of DirectX.
-forcenovsyncDisables VSync for lower input lag.
-limitvsconstLimits vertex shader constants to improve GPU stability.
-language englishForces 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.