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The quick answer

The table below records the Windows requirements listed for Counter-Strike 2 on Steam when checked. A minimum specification is a storefront requirement, not a tested FPS target or a guarantee of performance on a particular device.[1]

Official store screenshot for Counter-Strike 2, image 3
Official store screenshot for Counter-Strike 2, image 3. Promotional imagery for visual context.© Valve Official source ↗
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  1. Steam-listed Windows requirements
  2. Understand the distinction
  3. Suggested checklist
  4. Limits and next steps

Steam-listed Windows requirements

CompareMinimum listedRecommended listed
Operating systemWindows® 10[1]Not confirmed
Processor4 hardware CPU threads - Intel® Core™ i5 750 or higher[1]Not confirmed
Memory8 GB RAM[1]Not confirmed
GraphicsVideo card must be 1 GB or more and should be a DirectX 11-compatible with support for Shader Model 5.0[1]Not confirmed
DirectXVersion 11[1]Not confirmed
Available storage85 GB available space[1]Not confirmed

Understand the distinction

Compare the exact CPU and GPU models as well as memory and storage. Our preparation advice is to keep the game edition, operating system and driver details with any comparison; a matching brand name alone does not establish equivalent hardware.[1]

Suggested checklist

  1. Compare the table with the exact CPU, GPU, RAM and Windows version in your system information.[1]
  2. Check free storage and any explicit SSD or additional requirement before installing.[1]
  3. For unresolved launch problems, use the publisher’s support route and include the edition and hardware details.[1]

Limits and next steps

This is a source-linked Windows reference, not a benchmark. Store requirements can change, and macOS, Linux and console specifications are outside this table.[1]

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A useful next step

CS2 Prime and Premier: access requirements
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Sources & verification

Facts last checked Oct 31, 2026. Checking a source does not change the page’s update date.

  1. Counter-Strike 2 — official Steam listing Valve / Valve · official · Checked Oct 31, 2026

    Steam desktop listing checked through Valve’s public appdetails API. Platform and requirements fields describe this storefront edition, not every console release.

    Original language: en

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Published an original English source-linked explanation with scope limits and a suggested checklist.

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