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(This wasn't the case (unless if you are using Mac), as the game downloads both CS2 and CS:GO on both the 2013 demo_viewer and csgo_legacy branch (Steam DL status will show 64GB instead of usual 30+GB if you only have CS:GO).)
 
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{{State|state=postdev}}
 
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = Counter-Strike Global Offensive cover.jpg
 
|cover        = Counter-Strike Global Offensive cover.jpg
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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|August 21, 2012}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|August 21, 2012}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|September 22, 2014}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|September 22, 2014}}
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|reception    =
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|counter-strike-global-offensive|83}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|9752/counter-strike-global-offensive|82}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|counter-strike-global-offensive|81}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | Free-to-play, Subscription|ref=<ref name="csgo360">{{Refurl|url=https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=4552-RGLM-6546|title=CS:GO 360 Stats|date=2021-05-05}}</ref>}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | boost, cosmetic, loot box, player trading}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Multiplayer}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, FPS, Tactical shooter, Battle royale<!--Danger Zone-->}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Contemporary}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Counter-Strike}}
 
|steam appid  = 730
 
|steam appid  = 730
|gogcom page  =  
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|gogcom id    =
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|gogcom id side =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
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|lutris      = counter-strike-global-offensive
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|mobygames    = 57599
 
|wikipedia    = Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
 
|wikipedia    = Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
 
|winehq      = 13949
 
|winehq      = 13949
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|license      = free-to-play
 
}}
 
}}
{{Series|Counter-Strike}}
 
  
'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
{{++}} Well optimised.
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|introduction      = '''''Counter-Strike: Global Offensive''''' was a {{Glossary:Multiplayer}} {{Glossary:First-person}} {{Glossary:Action}}, {{Glossary:FPS}}, {{Glossary:Tactical shooter}} and {{Glossary:Battle royale}} game by [[Company:Hidden Path Entertainment|Hidden Path Entertainment]] and [[Company:Valve|Valve]], and the fourth entry in the mainline [[Series:Counter-Strike|Counter-Strike]] series and successor to [[Counter-Strike: Source]].
{{++}} Steam Workshop integration.
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{{++}} Active community.
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|release history  = The game was released on [[OS X]] and [[Windows]] on August 21, 2012 with a release on [[Linux]] two years later on September 22, 2014.
{{++}} Receives frequent updates.<ref>[http://blog.counter-strike.net/index.php/category/updates/ Updates - Official Counter-Strike Blog]</ref>
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 +
The game went {{Glossary:Free-to-play}} on December 6, 2018 alongside the introduction of a new 18 players {{Glossary:Battle royale}} game mode called ''Danger Zone''.
 +
 
 +
|current state    = On September 27, 2023 the game was replaced by the free-to-play sequel [[Counter-Strike 2]] and can no longer be installed separately. The game was retained as a "beta" build of Counter-Strike 2 on [[Steam]] labeled {{code|csgo_legacy}} which when opted into will install the last version of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive alongside Counter-Strike 2. However as the official servers and as such competitive matchmaking were also shut down on September 27, 2023, the only methods available to play is community servers, LAN, and offline mode.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/its-messed-up-and-weird-that-csgo-is-just-gone/|title=PC Gamer - It's messed-up and weird that CS:GO is just gone|date=2023-11-26}}</ref>
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}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
{{mm}} [http://blog.counter-strike.net/ Official game blog]
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{{mm}} [https://blog.counter-strike.net/ Official blog]
{{mm}} [http://counterstrike.wikia.com/wiki/Counter-Strike_Wiki Counter-Strike Wiki]
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/730/discussions/ Steam Community discussions]
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/730/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1188 Steam Users' Forums]
 
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| GMG | counter-strike-global-offensive | Steam | |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | Distributed only in Russia, Ukraine, and CIS countries by Buka Entertainment.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Itzrealkardi1|date=2023-07-22|comment=[https://piper.old-games.ru/view-2.php?id=24291 Here] are the scans of an official physical copy.}}</ref> |  | Windows, OS X }}
{{Availability/row| Steam | 730 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 730 | Steam | Global version.<br>Replaced by [[Counter-Strike 2]] on September 27, 2023. Can still be downloaded and played via the {{code|csgo_legacy}} beta. |  | Windows, OS X, Linux | unavailable }}
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{{Availability/row| publisher | https://store.steamchina.com/app/730/_/ | Steam | China version.<br>Replaced by [[Counter-Strike 2]] on September 27, 2023. | | Windows | unavailable }}
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}}
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{{ii}} A conversion of this game to a [[Counter-Strike: Source]] mod is available [https://www.moddb.com/mods/counter-strike-source-offensive here].
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==Monetization==
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{{Monetization
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|ad-supported        =
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|expansion pack      =
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|freeware            =
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|free-to-play        = The base game is free-to-play as of December 6, 2018, but paid Prime status is needed for some features.
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|dlc                = Users with Prime Status are matchmade only with and against 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.
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|sponsored          =
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|subscription        = CS:GO 360 Stats is an optional monthly subscription that 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.<ref name="csgo360"/>
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}}
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{{DLC|
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{{DLC/row| Operation Riptide | September 21, 2021 - February 21, 2022 | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Operation Broken Fang | December 3, 2020 - May 3, 2021 | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Operation Shattered Web | November 18, 2019 - March 31, 2020 | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Operation Hydra | May 23, 2017 - November 13, 2017 | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Operation Wildfire | February 17, 2016 - July 15, 2016 | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Operation Bloodhound | May 26, 2015 - October 1, 2015 | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Operation Vanguard | November 11, 2014 - March 31, 2015 | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Operation Breakout | July 1, 2014 - October 2, 2014 | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Operation Phoenix | February 20, 2014 - June 11, 2014 | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Operation Bravo | September 18, 2013 - February 5, 2014 | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Operation Payback | April 25, 2013 - August 31, 2013 | Windows }}
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}}
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===Microtransactions===
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{{Microtransactions
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|boost              = '''Operations''' are occasionally released. These add new contents that are playable by all, but an Operation Pass must be bought to unlock cosmetics and special loot boxes.
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|cosmetic            = Gun skins, player models can be obtained in-game, purchased or traded from other players, or by opening loot boxes.
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|currency            =
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|finite spend        =
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|infinite spend      =
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|free-to-grind      =
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|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.
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|none                =
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|player trading      = Trading can be done via Steam.
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|time-limited        =
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|unlock              =
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
 
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Use the <code>-novid</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref=<ref name="arguments">[https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Launch_options#Command-line_parameters Command Line Options - Valve Developer Community]</ref>}}
{{Fixbox/fix|Use the <code>-novid</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Hawaii_Beach|date=2016-12-15|comment=}}</ref>}}
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}}
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{{ii}} The console command <code>cl_disablehtmlmotd 1</code> disables servers' Message Of The Day (MOTD) advertisements.
  
===Increased Stability (32-bit Operating Systems)===
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===Configure memory usage on 32-bit versions of Windows===
{{ii}} 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.
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{{ii}} The game can crash when loading the next map if on a 32-bit operating system.
{{ii}} The crash is caused by going over 4GB total memory usage, which isn't possible for a 32-bit OS.
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{{ii}} This is caused by going over 4 GB of total memory usage, which is impossible for a 32-bit OS.
  
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=setting.mem_level|ref={{cn|date=January 2019}}|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|setting.mem_level|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}}}
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# Go to <code>{{p|steam}}\userdata\{{p|uid}}\730\local\cfg</code>
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\csgo\cfg\</code>
 
 
# Open <code>video.txt</code>.
 
# Open <code>video.txt</code>.
 
# Find <code>setting.mem_level</code> and replace <code>"1"</code> with <code>"0"</code>
 
# Find <code>setting.mem_level</code> and replace <code>"1"</code> with <code>"0"</code>
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'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
{{ii}} Turning down settings such as shadow or model resolution can also help to prevent CTD's.
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{{ii}} Turning down settings such as shadow or model resolution can also help to prevent crashes.
 
}}
 
}}
  
===Make current custom community server joinable===
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===[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1325659427 Config Generator]===
CS:GO won't broadcast the server you're connected to if you're playing on a community server.
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{{ii}} Special singleplayer map that allows players to configure settings that are not normally accessible via in-game UI.
 
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Use the <code>cl_join_advertise 2</code> command|ref=<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/GlobalOffensive/comments/40d8r9/cl_join_advertise_2_lets_your_friends_join_the/ "cl_join_advertise 2" lets your friends join the community server you are playing on without an invitation.: GlobalOffensive]</ref>}}
 
}}
 
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Steam|{{p|game}}/csgo/cfg/}}
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{{Game data/config|Steam|{{p|steam}}\userdata\{{p|uid}}\730\local\cfg}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{XDG|unknown}}
 
{{XDG|unknown}}
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
|origin               =  
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|discord                  =
|origin notes         =  
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|discord notes            =
|steam cloud           = true
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|epic games launcher      =
|steam cloud notes    =  
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|epic games launcher notes =
|uplay                =  
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|gog galaxy                =
|uplay notes           =  
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|gog galaxy notes          =
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|origin                   =  
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|origin notes             =  
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|steam cloud               = true
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|steam cloud notes        = 1.5 GB available
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|ubisoft connect          =
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|ubisoft connect notes    =  
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|xbox cloud                =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|Counter Strike Global Offensive Video.png|In-game video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Counter Strike Global Offensive Video.png|In-game video settings.}}
{{Video settings
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{{Video
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/counter-strike-global-offensive/en
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|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/counter-strike-global-offensive/en
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
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|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|multimonitor              = true
 
|multimonitor              = true
|multimonitor notes        = Use [https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer] to scale HUD.<ref>[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?p=32393676 HUD Scaling in Multimonitor Setups - Steam Users' Forums]</ref> Hit indicators are not properly visible.
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|multimonitor notes        = Use [https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer] to scale HUD.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170520100959/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2878144#post32393676 HUD Scaling in Multimonitor Setups - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref> Hit indicators are not properly visible. A triple-monitor UI mode have been added.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://blog.counter-strike.net/index.php/2019/11/26442/|title=Counter-Strike: Global Offensive » Release Notes for 11/22/2019|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>
 
|ultrawidescreen            = true
 
|ultrawidescreen            = true
|ultrawidescreen notes      = HUD elements do not scale correctly.<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/730/discussions/0/530645446319704853/ Support 21:9 (2560x1080) aspect ratio :: Counter-Strike: Global Offensive General Discussions]</ref>
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = {{term|Hor+}}. HUD scales correctly after the Panorama UI update.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://twitter.com/csgo_dev/status/1025175130199089152?lang=en|title=|date=September 20, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1a7oe_3unY|title=They Actually Updated This Game For Us!! - Counter Strike: Global Offensive | 21:9 Info | Update #1|date=September 20, 2018}}</ref>
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          = Interface scales poorly.
 
|4k ultra hd notes          = Interface scales poorly.
 
|fov                        = false
 
|fov                        = false
|fov notes                  = Default 90°. [[Wikipedia:Field of view in video games#Field of view scaling methods|Hor+]].<ref>[https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Field_of_View#The_player.27s_FOV Field of View - Valve Developer Community]</ref> Can be set with the command <code>fov_cs_debug</code> if the server allows cheats.
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|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
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|borderless windowed        = true
 
|borderless windowed        = true
|borderless windowed notes  =  
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|borderless windowed notes  = No resolution scaling support (must use native monitor resolution).
 
|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic notes          = Up to 16 samples.
 
|anisotropic notes          = Up to 16 samples.
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
|antialiasing notes        = [[FXAA]] and up to 8x [[MSAA]]<br />[[OGSSAA]] and [[SGSSAA]] can be utilized through anti-aliasing compatibility bits <code>0x000000C1</code> under [https://ci.appveyor.com/project/Orbmu2k/nvidiaprofileinspector/build/artifacts NVIDIA Profile Inspector].
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|antialiasing notes        = [[FXAA]] and up to 8x [[MSAA]]<br />[[OGSSAA]] and [[SGSSAA]] can be utilized through anti-aliasing compatibility bits <code>0x000000C1</code> under [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]].
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|upscaling                  = unknown
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|upscaling tech            =
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|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
|vsync notes                =  
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|vsync notes                = Double Buffering, Triple Buffering, Off.
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
|120 fps notes              = By default, menus are locked to 120 FPS and gameplay is at 300 FPS. This can be changed with the <code>fps_max</code> and <code>fps_max_menu</code> commands in the console.<ref>[http://120hz.net/showthread.php?3258-New-120Hz-Games-Report New 120Hz Games Report]</ref>
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|120 fps notes              = By default, menus are locked to 120 FPS and the gameplay to 400 FPS. With the developer console, it's possible to change the <code>fps_max</code> ConVar up to <code>1000</code>; use <code>0</code> for uncapped framerate.<br>
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"Laptop Power Setting" enables a 30fps limit
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|hdr                        = false
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|hdr notes                  =
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
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==Input==
 
{{Image|Counter Strike Global Offensive Keyboard Mouse.png|In-game keyboard/mouse settings.}}
 
{{Image|Counter Strike Global Offensive Keyboard Mouse.png|In-game keyboard/mouse settings.}}
 
{{Image|Counter Strike Global Offensive Gamepad.png|In-game gamepad settings.}}
 
{{Image|Counter Strike Global Offensive Gamepad.png|In-game gamepad settings.}}
{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
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|touchscreen              = unknown
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|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|full controller          = false
 
|full controller          = false
|full controller notes    = Doesn't load controller configurations by default. Every time the game is booted, lines {{code|exec controller.cfg}} and {{code|exec controller.360.cfg}} has to be written on console.
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|full controller notes    = Doesn't load controller configurations by default. Every time the game is booted, lines {{code|exec controller.cfg}} and {{code|exec controller.360.cfg}} has to be written on console. This can be automated by creating {{code|autoexec.cfg}} file in {{code|{{p|game}}/csgo/cfg}} and writing those two exec statements, each on their own lines, in that file.
 
|controller remap          = true
 
|controller remap          = true
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
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|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
|touchscreen               = unknown
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|xinput controllers        = true
|touchscreen notes        =  
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|xinput controllers notes  =
|button prompts           = Xbox
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|xbox prompts              = true
|button prompts notes     =  
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|xbox prompts notes        =
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|impulse triggers          = false
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|impulse triggers notes    =
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|dualshock 4               = true
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|dualshock 4 notes        =
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|dualshock prompts        = true
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|dualshock prompts notes  =
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|light bar support        = unknown
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|light bar support notes   =
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|dualshock 4 modes         = Wired
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|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
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|tracked motion controllers= false
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|tracked motion controllers notes =
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|tracked motion prompts    = false
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|tracked motion prompts notes =
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|other controllers        = true
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|other controllers notes  =
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|other button prompts     = Nintendo
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|other button prompts notes=  
 
|controller hotplug        = true
 
|controller hotplug        = true
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
|haptic feedback          = true
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|haptic feedback          = limited
 
|haptic feedback notes    = [[Controller:Steam Controller|Steam Controller]] only.
 
|haptic feedback notes    = [[Controller:Steam Controller|Steam Controller]] only.
|light bar support        = unknown
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|simultaneous input        = true
|light bar support notes   =  
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|simultaneous input notes  =
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|steam input api          = true
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|steam input api notes    =
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|steam hook input          = unknown
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|steam hook input notes    =
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|steam input presets      = true
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|steam input presets notes =
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|steam controller prompts  = true
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|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
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|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
 
{{Image|Counter Strike Global Offensive Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Counter Strike Global Offensive Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
|separate volume notes    = Over-all game volume and separate music slider.
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|separate volume notes    = Overall game volume and separate music slider.
 
|surround sound          = true
 
|surround sound          = true
 
|surround sound notes    = 5.1 surround sound, 4 speaker surround.
 
|surround sound notes    = 5.1 surround sound, 4 speaker surround.
|subtitles                = true
+
|subtitles                = false
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|closed captions          = true
 
|closed captions          = true
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|mute on focus lost notes = "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.
 
|mute on focus lost notes = "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.
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
|eax support notes        =  
+
|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = unknown
+
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 
|interface = true
 
|audio    = unknown
 
|subtitles = unknown
 
|notes    =
 
|fan      =
 
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Bulgarian
 
  |language  = Bulgarian
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = unknown
+
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Simplified Chinese
 
  |language  = Simplified Chinese
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = unknown
+
  |subtitles = n/a
  |notes    =  
+
  |notes    = Fully localized audio was added to Perfect World edition on August 2, 2018.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
  |fan notes =  
+
  |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>
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Traditional Chinese
 
  |language  = Traditional Chinese
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = unknown
+
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Czech
 
  |language  = Czech
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = unknown
+
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Danish
 
  |language  = Danish
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = unknown
+
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Dutch
 
  |language  = Dutch
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = unknown
+
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Finnish
 
  |language  = Finnish
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = unknown
+
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = French
 
  |language  = French
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = unknown
+
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = German
 
  |language  = German
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = unknown
+
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Greek
 
  |language  = Greek
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = unknown
+
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Hungarian
 
  |language  = Hungarian
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = unknown
+
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Italian
 
  |language  = Italian
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = unknown
+
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Japanese
 
  |language  = Japanese
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = unknown
+
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Korean
 
  |language  = Korean
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = unknown
+
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Norwegian
 
  |language  = Norwegian
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = unknown
+
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = true
+
  |subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Portuguese
 
  |language  = Portuguese
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = unknown
+
  |subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Romanian
 
  |language  = Romanian
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = unknown
+
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Russian
 
  |language  = Russian
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = unknown
+
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Spanish
 
  |language  = Spanish
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = unknown
+
  |subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Latin American Spanish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = true
+
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Thai
 
  |language  = Thai
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = unknown
+
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Turkish
 
  |language  = Turkish
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = unknown
+
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Ukrainian
 
  |language  = Ukrainian
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = unknown
+
  |subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Vietnamese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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==Network==
 
==Network==
 
{{ii}} For more information, see the [[Engine:Source#Source Dedicated Server|"Source Dedicated Server" section of the Source engine article]].
 
{{ii}} For more information, see the [[Engine:Source#Source Dedicated Server|"Source Dedicated Server" section of the Source engine article]].
 
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
|local play          = false
+
|local play          = hackable
 
|local play players  =  
 
|local play players  =  
|local play modes    =  
+
|local play modes    = Versus
|local play notes    =  
+
|local play notes    = Use [https://universalsplitscreen.github.io/docs/guides/csgo/ Universal Split Screen].
|lan play            = hackable
+
|lan play            = true
|lan play players    =  
+
|lan play players    = 10
 
|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>[http://ccm.net/faq/35662-counter-strike-global-offensive-how-to-play-a-lan-game Counter Strike Global Offensive - How to play a LAN game]</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          = limited
|online play players  =  
+
|online play players  = 32
 
|online play modes    =  
 
|online play modes    =  
|online play notes    =  
+
|online play notes    = 10 players in competitive mode<br>18 players in Danger Zone mode<br>Official servers were shut down in 27 September 2023.<br>However Community Servers still playable.
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
}}{{Network/Connections
 
}}{{Network/Connections
|matchmaking        = true
+
|matchmaking        = false
|matchmaking notes  =  
+
|matchmaking notes  = Official servers shut down in favor of [[Counter-Strike 2]].
|p2p                = false
+
|p2p                = true
 
|p2p notes          =  
 
|p2p notes          =  
|dedicated          = true
+
|dedicated          = limited
|dedicated notes    =  
+
|dedicated notes    = Developer-hosted until official shutdown CS:GO servers. However Community servers hosted.
 
|self-hosting      = true
 
|self-hosting      = true
 
|self-hosting notes =  
 
|self-hosting notes =  
 
|direct ip          = true
 
|direct ip          = true
|direct ip notes    = Open the console ({{key|~}}) and use <code>connect</code> followed by the IP and port.<ref>[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=30227640&postcount=3 Steam Users' Forums - View Single Post - Any way to use a server browser?]</ref>
+
|direct ip notes    = Open the console ({{key|~}}) and use <code>connect</code> followed by the IP and port.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170520100946/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2643469#post30227640 Any way to use a server browser? - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{Network/Ports
 
{{Network/Ports
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|udp  = 3478, 4379-4380, 27000-27030
 
|udp  = 3478, 4379-4380, 27000-27030
 
|upnp = false
 
|upnp = false
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Custom community server joining===
 +
{{ii}} The game will not publicly broadcast the server a player is connected to if playing on a community server.
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use the <code>cl_join_advertise 2</code> command|ref=<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/GlobalOffensive/comments/40d8r9/cl_join_advertise_2_lets_your_friends_join_the/ "cl_join_advertise 2" lets your friends join the community server you are playing on without an invitation.: GlobalOffensive]</ref>}}
 +
 +
===Host 128 tickrate servers===
 +
{{ii}} By default, hosting a custom server will always launch in 64 tickrate.
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use the <code>-tickrate 128</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref=<ref name="arguments" />}}
 +
 +
==VR support==
 +
{{VR support
 +
|gg3d name                  =
 +
|native 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award =
 +
|tridef 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|iz3d gg3d award            =
 +
|native 3d                  =
 +
|native 3d notes            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision notes      =
 +
|tridef 3d                  =
 +
|tridef 3d notes            =
 +
|iz3d                        =
 +
|iz3d notes                  =
 +
|vorpx                      = true
 +
|vorpx modes                = G3D
 +
|vorpx notes                = Officially supported game, see [https://www.vorpx.com/supported-games/ official vorpx game list].
 +
|htc vive                    =
 +
|htc vive notes              =
 +
|oculus rift                =
 +
|oculus rift notes          =
 +
|osvr                        =
 +
|osvr notes                  =
 +
|windows mixed reality      =
 +
|windows mixed reality notes =
 +
|keyboard-mouse              =
 +
|keyboard-mouse notes        =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest      =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest notes =
 +
|novint falcon              = true
 +
|novint falcon notes        =
 +
|trackir                    =
 +
|trackir notes              =
 +
|tobii eye tracking          =
 +
|tobii eye tracking notes    =
 +
|play area seated            =
 +
|play area seated notes      =
 +
|play area standing          =
 +
|play area standing notes    =
 +
|play area room-scale        =
 +
|play area room-scale notes  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Issues unresolved==
 
==Issues unresolved==
===Surround sound===
+
===[[Glossary:Surround sound|Surround sound]]===
{{ii}} Reportedly other issues with surround sound with the Logitech G35.<ref>[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2888856 Static Sounds (G35 Surround) - Steam Users' Forums]</ref>
+
{{ii}} Reportedly other issues with surround sound with the Logitech G35.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141205153219/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2888856 Static Sounds (G35 Surround) - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>
  
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
===An issue with your computer is blocking the VAC system. You cannot play on secure servers.===
+
==="An issue with your computer is blocking the VAC system. You cannot play on secure servers."===
 
See the official Steam support page [https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=2117-ILZV-2837 here]
 
See the official Steam support page [https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=2117-ILZV-2837 here]
  
{{Fixbox|1=
+
===FPS drops and/or stuttering===
{{Fixbox/fix|Delete <code>appcache</code>}}
+
{{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>}}
If you get this error message without have used any 3rd party applications, this quick fix should solve your issue.
+
 
 +
{{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>}}
  
# Shut down Steam.
+
{{Fixbox|description=Disable fullscreen optimizations in the executable's [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility settings]]|<ref>{{Refcheck|user=deton24|date=2019-11-30|comment=It caused performance drop for me}}</ref>|fix=
# Go to {{p|steam}}.
 
# Delete the folder <code>appcache</code>.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
===Game changes microphone gain at launch===
+
{{Fixbox|description=(AMD) Turn on Radeon Anti-Lag in Radeon Settings (generally not recommended on 97% of GPU usage and lower).<ref>{{Refcheck|user=deton24|date=2019-11-30}}</ref> }}
{{Fixbox|1=
+
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Modify configuration file|ref=<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/GlobalOffensive/comments/2vftby/csgo_changing_your_windows_mic_boost_level_heres/ CSGO changing your windows mic boost level? here's a fix: GlobalOffensive]</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>}}
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
+
 
# Open <code>config.cfg</code>.
+
{{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=dailyesports.gg|date=May 2023}}</ref>}}
# Find the line <code>voice_mixer_volume</code>, it should be near the bottom of the file. If the line doesn't exist you may create it.
+
 
# Set the value to whatever you prefer your mic volume to be, I set mine to <code>.5</code> which translates to 50% gain.
+
{{Fixbox|description=Disable Boost Player Contrast in Settings>Video}}
  
'''Notes'''
+
{{Fixbox|description=Enable OpenGL Multithreading (Linux)|fix=
{{ii}} Removing the line does not work.
+
In Steam's Launch Options... add the following environment variable depending on the GPU you are using:
{{--}} This will set a fixed value, and might not be a solution for people who are using dynamic gain which Windows (or other applications) automaticly adjusts.
+
* <code>__GL_THREADED_OPTIMIZATIONS=1</code> if using NVIDIA
 +
* <code>mesa_glthread=true</code> if using AMD/Intel GPU with Mesa driver library (Not needed if on Mesa 20.2 or higher)
 +
}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Enable Vulkan (Linux)|fix=
 +
Use <code>-vulkan</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments#Steam|launch option]]
 
}}
 
}}
  
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Disable HPET|ref=<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/GlobalOffensive/comments/8p9h2j/making_csgo_feel_smooth_again_disabling_hpet/]</ref>|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Disable exclusive control of microphone (Windows)|ref=<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/GlobalOffensive/comments/3t6gdm/why_does_csgo_automatically_change_my_mic_volume/cx3ix79 kyoukidotexe commented on Why does CS:GO automatically change my mic volume when I start the game?: GlobalOffensive]</ref>}}
+
Method 1:
# Right click on the speaker icon located at the tray bar.
+
# Open the Windows Command Prompt or [[Windows#PowerShell|PowerShell]] as administrator.
# Select '''Recording devices'''.
+
# To enable HPET as the only timer, run the command <code>bcdedit /set useplatformclock true</code>
# Double click on your microphone in the newly opened window.
+
# To disable HPET in Windows, run the command <code>bcdedit /deletevalue useplatformclock</code>
# Go to '''Advanced''' and untick '''Allow applications to take exclusive control of this device'''.
+
# Restart the computer.
 +
Method 2:
 +
# Open the Windows Device Manager.
 +
# Scroll down to "System Devices" and open the sub-menu.
 +
# Scroll to "High Precision Event Timer" and click it.
 +
# Click "Actions" at the top of the window, and from that pop-up menu, click "Disable".
 +
# Restart the computer.
  
'''Notes'''
+
{{--}} May cause performance issues on some systems.
{{--}} Most applications ignores this, and many users are reporting that it isn't working.
+
{{ii}} The [[Microsoft Windows#Changing default timer resolution|timer resolution]] can be changed manually.  
 
}}
 
}}
  
===Game crashes without error message when loading into a server===
+
{{Fixbox|description=Use launch parameters:
{{Fixbox|1=
+
<code>-d3d9ex -novid -no-browser -nojoy -high +r_dynamic 0 +cl_freezecameffects_showholiday 0 +r_drawtracers_firstperson 0 +fps_max 0</code><ref>{{Refcheck|user=deton24|date=2019-12-06|comment=Tested thoroughly performance related commands presented in: a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fl0HdpU1Eug video] along with commands from FPS benchmark, and listed worked the best.}}</ref>
{{Fixbox/fix|Reduce in-game resolution|ref={{cn|date=March 2016}}}}
+
{{ii}} You can also use <code>+cl_draw_only_deathnotices 1</code> to disable HUD which slightly increases FPS<ref>https://youtube.com/watch?v=ujyFRCXbKFI&time=240</ref>
# Before joining a server, set your resolution in-game down to the next lowest setting (e.g, if you're running 1920x1080, go down to 1776x768).
+
{{ii}} Popular <code>net_graph 1</code> /  <code>net_graph_text 1</code> causes slight FPS drop<ref>https://youtube.com/watch?v=ujyFRCXbKFI&time=80</ref>
# Once you get in, set your game resolution back to whatever you normally use. You don't need to use this workaround again until you restart the game.
+
{{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}} 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}} <code>+cl_forcepreload</code> has been removed with the patch on 24.09.21.
 
}}
 
}}
  
===Failed to find and connect to an acceptable dedicated server===
+
===Game crashes with window "Wait for the program to respond"===
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Need use 4GB patch|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBfINI-dyLw|title=The application does not respond - CS: GO freezes here's a fix: GlobalOffensive|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Windows Firewall|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
+
# Download the [https://ntcore.com/?page_id=371 NTCore 4GB Patch].
# Open the firewall and enable the following:
+
# Apply the patch to <code>csgo.exe</code>
* steaminstall
+
{{ii}} This does not lead to a VAC ban account.{{cn}}
* steam
 
* hl
 
* hl2
 
* steamTmp
 
* csgo
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Delete <code>appcache</code>|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Command might help|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
+
If you get this error message without have used any 3rd party applications, this quick fix should solve your issue.
# Type <code>mm_dedicated_search_maxping "150"</code> in your game console.
+
# Shut down Steam.
 +
# Go to {{p|steam}}.
 +
# Delete the folder <code>appcache</code>.
 +
}}
  
'''Notes'''
+
===Game crashes without an error message when loading into a server===
{{ii}} You might want to add the above command to your autoexec.
+
{{Fixbox|description=Reduce in-game resolution|ref={{cn|date=March 2016}}|fix=
 +
# Before joining a server, set the resolution in-game down to the first lower setting.
 +
# Once connected, set the game resolution back to the previous one. This does not need to be redone until the game is closed.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Error 55===
 
===Error 55===
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Opt out of the Steam beta client|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170520101532/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2958439&page=2#post33001791 CS:GO update for late 10/3/12 (10/4/12 UTC, 1.20.1.x) MEGATHREAD - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Opt out of the Steam beta client|ref=<ref>[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=33001791&postcount=20 CS:GO update for late 10/3/12 (10/4/12 UTC, 1.20.1.x) MEGATHREAD - Steam Users' Forums]</ref>}}
 
 
# Open the <code>Steam</code> menu at the top left in the Steam Client and click on <code>Settings</code>.
 
# Open the <code>Steam</code> menu at the top left in the Steam Client and click on <code>Settings</code>.
 
# Click <code>Account</code> at the left hand of the window.
 
# Click <code>Account</code> at the left hand of the window.
# Go to the 'Beta participation' (It will say 'Steam Beta Update' if you are opted in) and click <code>Change...</code>.
+
# Go to the 'Beta participation' (it will say 'Steam Beta Update' if you opted in) and click <code>Change...</code>.
 
# Open the drop-down menu and change it to <code>None - Opt out of all beta programs</code>.
 
# Open the drop-down menu and change it to <code>None - Opt out of all beta programs</code>.
 
# Click <code>OK</code>.
 
# Click <code>OK</code>.
 
}}
 
}}
{{Fixbox|1=
+
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Re-enable the Steam service|ref=<ref>[https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=9851-PFHN-9932 Incomplete Installation (#) Errors - Specific Error Messages - Knowledge Base - Steam Support]</ref>}}
+
{{Fixbox|description=Re-enable the Steam service|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=9851-PFHN-9932|title=Incomplete Installation (#) Errors - Specific Error Messages - Knowledge Base - Steam Support|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Exit Steam.
 
# Exit Steam.
# Type <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\bin\Steamservice.exe /Install</code> at the Run prompt.
+
# Type {{file|C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\bin\Steamservice.exe /Install}} at the Run prompt.
 
# Restart Steam.
 
# Restart Steam.
 
}}
 
}}
  
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Delete ClientRegistry.blob and AppUpdateStats.blob|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170520101049/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2958581#post33002019 Error 55 yes if have switched beta versions 2 times now. - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Delete ClientRegistry.blob and AppUpdateStats.blob|ref=<ref>[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=33002019&postcount=1 Error 55 yes if have switched beta versions 2 times now. - Steam Users' Forums]</ref>}}
 
 
# Go to <code>{{p|steam}}</code>.
 
# Go to <code>{{p|steam}}</code>.
 
# Delete <code>ClientRegistry.blob</code> and <code>AppUpdateStats.blob</code>.
 
# Delete <code>ClientRegistry.blob</code> and <code>AppUpdateStats.blob</code>.
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Failed to find and connect to an acceptable dedicated server===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Add the Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and Steam executables to firewall exception lists|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Adjust your maximum acceptable ping to official servers|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 +
# Type <code>mm_dedicated_search_maxping "150"</code> in your game console.
 +
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} You might want to add the above command to your autoexec.
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Game crashes on start===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Delete <code>{{p|game}}\csgo.exe</code> and "verify integrity of game files" in properties of the game on Steam}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Make sure <code>{{p|game}}\csgo.exe</code> has no [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility modes]] applied}}
 +
 +
===Steam constantly asks for admin permissions on start===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Using the Command Prompt or [[Windows#PowerShell|PowerShell]], execute the <code>reg add HKLM\SOFTWARE\Valve\Steam\Apps\730 /v directx /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f /reg:32</code> command}}
 +
 +
==="No user logon"===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=When playing in offline mode, make sure Internet access is disabled in the operating systems.}}
 +
 +
===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>{{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>{{Refurl|url=https://old.reddit.com/r/GlobalOffensive/comments/dnajzs/notabletoplaycsgo_launch_and_gives_black_screen/|title=#NotAbleToPlayCSGO Launch and gives black screen but can still hear sound : GlobalOffensive - Reddit|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>}}
 +
 +
===30 FPS cap after Windows 10 Anniversary Update===
 +
{{ii}} Some people report that games run worse (not only CS:GO). It is also known that the AU update broke graphics card drivers.
 +
{{ii}} An update for the game was released which added a warning for users who have XboxDVR enabled.
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Disable Game Bar|ref={{cn|November 2022|reason=See if this is actually necessary}}|fix=
 +
# Open the Settings App
 +
# Select the "Gaming" section
 +
# Set "Record game clips, screenshots, and broadcast using Game Bar" to off
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{ii}} A generic fix for this issue can be found [[Engine:Source#Missing models or textures|on our Source engine page]].
 
{{ii}} A generic fix for this issue can be found [[Engine:Source#Missing models or textures|on our Source engine page]].
  
===FPS drops and/or stuttering===
+
===Some maps are way too dark on Intel HD GPUs===
{{Fixbox|1=
+
Maps using ambient occlusion (e.g. de_lake, de_canals, ar_baggage) can be very dark on Intel HD Graphics.
{{Fixbox/fix|Exclude CS:GO folder from your anti-virus|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
+
{{ii}} A generic fix for this issue can be found [[Engine:Source#Some maps are way too dark on Intel HD Graphics GPUs|on our Source engine page]].
 +
 
 +
===Game changes microphone gain at launch===
 +
{{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]].
 +
# Open <code>config.cfg</code>.
 +
# Find the line <code>voice_mixer_volume</code>, it should be near the bottom of the file. If the line doesn't exist you may create it.
 +
# Set the value to <code>-1</code>.
 +
 
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} Removing the line does not work.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{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.
 +
# Select '''Recording devices'''.
 +
# Double click on your microphone in the newly opened window.
 +
# Go to '''Advanced''' and untick '''Allow applications to take exclusive control of this device'''.
 +
 
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{--}} Most applications ignore this, and many users are reporting that it does not work.
 
}}
 
}}
{{Fixbox|1=
+
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Update Realtek audio drivers|ref=<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/GlobalOffensive/comments/2e6xsr/potential_fix_for_those_experiencing_fps_lag_and/ Potential fix for those experiencing FPS lag and stuttering: Updating your RealTek drivers: GlobalOffensive]</ref>}}
+
===FPS drops and/or stuttering of sound / var value jumps===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Add launch parameter in Steam <code>+cl_disablehtmlmotd 1</code> and/or alternatively <code>-no-browser</code>|ref=<ref>https://forum.pclab.pl/topic/1253747-csgo-problem-bez-rozwi%C4%85zania/page/2/?tab=comments</ref>}}
 +
 
 +
===Screen not stretching on AMD graphics card===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Disable Integer Scaling in the AMD control panel|ref=|fix=
 
}}
 
}}
  
===30 FPS cap after Win10 Anniversary Update===
+
==="Your graphics hardware does not support all features (CSM) needed"===
Some people report that games run worse (not only CS:GO). It is also known that the AU update broke graphics card drivers.
+
{{ii}} The game will fail without Cascaded Shadow Mapping support.<ref>File <code>engine/cdll_engine_int.cpp</code> from the leaked source code mentions CSM is required in CS:GO "for fairness".</ref> Unfortunately the feature is hardcoded to be available only on the three common GPU vendors.<ref>See <code>materialsystem/shaderapidx9/shaderdevicedx8.cpp</code>.</ref>
Should be noted that an update for the game was released which added a warning for users who have XboxDVR enabled.
+
{{Fixbox|description=Launch the game with the <code>-force_device_id 0xffff -force_vendor_id 0x8086</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line arguments]]|ref=<ref>[https://www.unknowncheats.me/forum/pc-software/481655-vmware-vmware.html#post3478701 [Question<nowiki>]</nowiki> vmware or not vmware... UnKnoWnCheaTs]</ref>}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Try the other fixes in ''[[Engine:Source#"High" shadow detail option is missing|"High" shadow detail option is missing]]''}}
  
{{Fixbox|1=
+
===Microphone not working on Arch Linux===
{{Fixbox/fix|Disable Xbox DVR|ref=<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/730/discussions/0/350542145703363730/ How to fix CS 30 FPS cap after Windows 10 anniversary update! :: Counter-Strike: Global Offensive General Discussions]</ref>}}
+
{{Fixbox|description=Visit the [https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/PulseAudio/Troubleshooting#Microphone_not_detected_by_PulseAudio archlinux Wiki]|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}}}
# Open the Xbox app and log in if necessary.
 
# Scroll down the menu and select '''Settings''' (gear icon) > '''Game DVR'''.
 
# Disable Game DVR.
 
  
'''Notes'''
+
===Rendering issues on AMD/Intel under Linux===
{{--}} Requires you to login to a Microsoft account.
+
{{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>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/ValveSoftware/csgo-osx-linux/issues/2630|title=GitHub|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Run the game with <code>radeonsi_clamp_div_by_zero=true</code> environment variable|fix=
 
}}
 
}}
  
{{Fixbox|1=
+
===Crashing on launch on Linux===
{{Fixbox/fix|Modify the registry|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Hawaii_Beach|date=2016-10-09|comment=}}</ref>}}
+
Run <code>sudo dmesg | grep malloc</code> in the terminal. If you see any issues with CSGO and malloc, apply the following fix:
Download, extract and run [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/782-disable-xbox-game-dvr/ this] registry hack file.
+
{{Fixbox|description=libtcmalloc Segmentation Fault Fix
 +
Delete the contents of this directory: <code>{{p|game}}\csgo/panorama/videos/</code>
  
'''Notes'''
+
Add <code>-novid</code> to the end of your launch options.}}
{{++}} Does not require you to login to a Microsoft account.
+
 
{{ii}} Will only disable the DVR function for the current user.
+
==="Failed to verify signed files" error when trying the old demo viewer===
 +
{{ii}} This happens since Valve added game executable signature validation into the Steam client itself<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://blog.counter-strike.net/index.php/2017/05/18665/|title=Counter-Strike: Global Offensive » Release Notes for 5/2/2017|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Disable Steam signature verification|fix=
 +
# Open the Steam console ([steam://open/console <code>steam://open/console</code>]).
 +
# Run the command <code>verifySignaturesBeforeLaunch 0</code>.
 
}}
 
}}
  
===Microphone not working===
+
{{Fixbox|description=Run <code>{{p|game}}\csgo.exe</code> directly|fix=
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{ii}} If the game just closes after launch, try to validate the game files at least once.
{{Fixbox/fix|Visit the [https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/PulseAudio/Troubleshooting#Microphone_not_detected_by_PulseAudio archlinux Wiki]|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}}}
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
|direct3d versions      = 9
+
|direct3d versions      = 9.0c, 9Ex
|direct3d notes        =  
+
|direct3d notes        = D3D9Ex by default since 4/22/2019 update.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://blog.counter-strike.net/index.php/2019/04/23870/|title=Counter-Strike: Global Offensive » Release Notes for 4/22/2019|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
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|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
|vulkan support        =  
+
|vulkan versions        = true
|vulkan support notes   =  
+
|vulkan notes           = Linux only.
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|shader model versions  = 3
 
|shader model versions  = 3
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
|64-bit executable     = true
+
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
|64-bit executable notes= OS X and Linux only.<ref>[http://blog.counter-strike.net/index.php/2016/05/14479/ Counter-Strike: Global Offensive » Release Notes for 5/25/2016]</ref>
+
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 +
|windows exe notes     =  
 +
|mac os x powerpc app  = unknown
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app = false
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app = true
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes       = <ref name=64bit>[https://blog.counter-strike.net/index.php/2016/05/14479/ Counter-Strike: Global Offensive » Release Notes for 5/25/2016]</ref>
 +
|linux 32-bit executable= false
 +
|linux 64-bit executable= true
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes = <ref name=64bit />
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|physics          = Havok
 
|physics          = Havok
 
|physics notes    = Heavily modified variant.
 
|physics notes    = Heavily modified variant.
|audio            = Miles Sound System
+
|audio            = Miles Sound System, Steam Audio
|audio notes      = 9.3k. Uses Phonon3D for HRTF
+
|audio notes      = Version 9.3k. Uses Steam Audio for HRTF.
|interface        = Scaleform<ref>[http://store.steampowered.com/news/11265/ News - Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Update Released]</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>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/730/discussions/0/648817378173357383/?l=polish|title=DirectSound enabling in CS GO|date=May 2023}}</ref>
|interface notes  = 4.2.23
+
|interface        = Panorama
 +
|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      =  
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|multiplayer      = Steamworks
 
|multiplayer      = Steamworks
 
|multiplayer notes=  
 
|multiplayer notes=  
 +
|anticheat        = VAC
 +
|anticheat notes  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{ii}} Games running on the Source engine can utilize [https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Console_Command_List Source Engine Console Commands] for various tasks.
 
{{ii}} Games running on the Source engine can utilize [https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Console_Command_List Source Engine Console Commands] for various tasks.
  
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Enabling the console in Source games|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Enabling the console in Source games|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 
 
# Launch the game.
 
# Launch the game.
 
# From the main menu select <code>Help & Options</code>.
 
# From the main menu select <code>Help & Options</code>.
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'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
{{ii}} Press {{key|~}} to open the console. You might need to rebind your console key if not using a US keyboard.
+
{{ii}} Press {{key|~}} to open the console. It might be necessary to rebind the console key if not using a US keyboard.
{{ii}} Some commands may first require you enabling sv_cheats. You can do so with <code>sv_cheats 1</code>.
+
{{ii}} Some commands may first require enabling <code>sv_cheats 1</code> in the console.
{{ii}} Many servers will not allow you to play with cheats enabled, or will disable them upon entering the server.
+
{{ii}} Many servers disallow the usage of cheats, or disable them upon entering the server.
}}
 
 
 
{{ii}} You can also have the console open by default on launch by following this guide:
 
 
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|-console|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 
# Find the game in your Steam Library.
 
# Right-click the game name.
 
# Select <code>Properties</code>.
 
# Select <code>Set Launch Options...</code>.
 
# Input <code>-console</code>.
 
# Press <code>OK</code>.
 
# Launch the game.
 
}}
 
 
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Open console with autoexec|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Create or open your <code>autoexec.cfg</code> file with your text file editor of choice.
 
# Make a new line and write <code>toggleconsole</code>.
 
# Save and exit the text editor.
 
 
 
The console will now open when the game launches.
 
 
 
'''Notes'''
 
{{ii}} You might need add <code>+exec autoexec</code> to your launch parameters if it doesn't get executed automaticly by the game.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{ii}} View [https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=1040-JWMT-2947 this Steam Support Article regarding launch options] as well as [https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Launch_options#Source_Games the relevant Valve Developer wiki page] for further information and a list of useful Source engine launch options.
 
{{ii}} View [https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=1040-JWMT-2947 this Steam Support Article regarding launch options] as well as [https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Launch_options#Source_Games the relevant Valve Developer wiki page] for further information and a list of useful Source engine launch options.
 
{{mm}} [https://gist.github.com/nickbudi/3916475 Example of an advanced autoexec].
 
{{mm}} [https://gist.github.com/nickbudi/3916475 Example of an advanced autoexec].
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Enabling a launch parameter|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 
# Find the game in your Steam Library.
 
# Right-click the game name.
 
# Select <code>Properties</code>.
 
# Select <code>Set Launch Options...</code>.
 
# Input your selected launch options and separate each command with a space.
 
# Press <code>OK</code>.
 
# Launch the game.
 
}}
 
  
 
:{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable"
 
:{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable"
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| -novid || Skip intro videos.
 
| -novid || Skip intro videos.
 
|-
 
|-
| -console || Launch console at start.
+
| -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.
 
|-
 
|-
| -high || Set csgo process to high priority.
+
| -freq x OR -refresh x || Sets refresh rate / frequency.
 
|-
 
|-
| -freq 120 || Set your refresh/hz.
+
| -nojoy || Disables joystick support.
 
|-
 
|-
| +exec autoexec.cfg || Executes the <code>autoexec.cfg</code> (file containing commands).
+
| -tickrate [number] || Sets tickrate of custom server to a given value.
 
|}
 
|}
  
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|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
|minOS    = XP, Vista, 7
+
|minOS    = 7, 8.1, 10
 
|minCPU  = Intel Core 2 Duo E6600
 
|minCPU  = Intel Core 2 Duo E6600
 
|minCPU2  = AMD Phenom X3 8750
 
|minCPU2  = AMD Phenom X3 8750
 
|minRAM  = 2 GB
 
|minRAM  = 2 GB
|minHD    = 8 GB
+
|minHD    = 35GB{{note|note=Due to the game that has been updated over time. Original storage requirements was 8GB (still applies to 2013's {{code|demo_viewer}} branch).|name=note 1}}<ref>{{Refcheck|user=kr0tchet|date=2023-10-22|comment=Around 31.7 GB (22GB on disk) when installed (according to Windows), SteamDB reports that it had 30GB (with 346MB for Windows binaries). If [[Counter-Strike 2|CS2]] was installed with {{code|csgo_legacy}} beta branch selected, it would require atleast 70GB (or more), as CS2 was required to be installed alongside CS:GO.}}</ref>
 
|minDX    = 9.0c
 
|minDX    = 9.0c
 
|minSM    = 3.0
 
|minSM    = 3.0
 
|minVRAM  = 256 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 256 MB
 +
|notes    = {{ii}} Windows XP and Vista were previously supported, but as future updates for this game and Steam occurred, the support was dropped.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|OSfamily = OS X
 
|OSfamily = OS X
  
|minOS    = 10.6.6
+
|minOS    = 10.7 (Lion)
 
|minCPU  = Intel Core Duo 2.0 GHz
 
|minCPU  = Intel Core Duo 2.0 GHz
 
|minRAM  = 2 GB
 
|minRAM  = 2 GB
|minHD    = 8 GB
+
|minHD    = 35GB{{note|note=Due to the game that has been updated over time. Original storage requirements was 8GB (still applies to 2013's {{code|demo_viewer}} branch).|name=note 1}}<ref>{{Refcheck|user=kr0tchet|date=2023-10-22|comment=Around 31.7 GB (22GB on disk) when installed (according to Windows), SteamDB reports that it had 30GB total (with 263MB for Mac binaries).}}</ref>
 
|minGPU  = ATI Radeon HD 2400
 
|minGPU  = ATI Radeon HD 2400
 
|minGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce 8600M
 
|minGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce 8600M
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|minCPU2  = AMD Dual Core 2.8 GHz
 
|minCPU2  = AMD Dual Core 2.8 GHz
 
|minRAM  = 4 GB
 
|minRAM  = 4 GB
|minHD    = 8 GB
+
|minHD    = 35GB{{note|note=Due to the game that has been updated over time. Original storage requirements was 8GB (still applies to 2013's {{code|demo_viewer}} branch).|name=note 1}}<ref>{{Refcheck|user=kr0tchet|date=2023-10-22|comment=Around 31.7 GB (22GB on disk) when installed, SteamDB reports that it had 30GB (with 414MB for Linux binaries). If [[Counter-Strike 2|CS2]] was installed with {{code|csgo_legacy}} beta branch selected, it would require atleast 70GB (or more), as CS2 was required to be installed alongside CS:GO.}}</ref>
 
|minGPU  = ATI Radeon HD 2600/3600
 
|minGPU  = ATI Radeon HD 2600/3600
 
|minGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce 8600M/9600GT
 
|minGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce 8600M/9600GT

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Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive cover
Developers
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
OpenCritic 82
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 Action, FPS, Tactical shooter, Battle royale
Art styles Realistic
Themes Contemporary
Series Counter-Strike
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive on IGDB
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive on MobyGames
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive on Wikipedia
Counter-Strike
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

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive was a multiplayer first-person action, FPS, tactical shooter and battle royale game by Hidden Path Entertainment and Valve, and the fourth entry in the mainline Counter-Strike series and successor to Counter-Strike: Source.

The game was released on OS X and Windows on August 21, 2012 with a release on Linux two years later on September 22, 2014.

The game went free-to-play on December 6, 2018 alongside the introduction of a new 18 players battle royale game mode called Danger Zone.

On September 27, 2023 the game was replaced by the free-to-play sequel Counter-Strike 2 and can no longer be installed separately. The game was retained as a "beta" build of Counter-Strike 2 on Steam labeled csgo_legacy which when opted into will install the last version of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive alongside Counter-Strike 2. However as the official servers and as such competitive matchmaking were also shut down on September 27, 2023, the only methods available to play is community servers, LAN, and offline mode.[2]

General information

Official blog
Steam Community discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Icon overlay.png
Distributed only in Russia, Ukraine, and CIS countries by Buka Entertainment.[3]
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Steam (unavailable)
Icon overlay.png
Global version.
Replaced by Counter-Strike 2 on September 27, 2023. Can still be downloaded and played via the csgo_legacy beta.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Publisher website (unavailable)
Icon overlay.png
China version.
Replaced by Counter-Strike 2 on September 27, 2023.
Windows
A conversion of this game to a Counter-Strike: Source mod is available here.

Monetization

Type Notes
DLC Users with Prime Status are matchmade only with and against 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 The 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 that 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
Operation Riptide September 21, 2021 - February 21, 2022
Windows
Operation Broken Fang December 3, 2020 - May 3, 2021
Windows
Operation Shattered Web November 18, 2019 - March 31, 2020
Windows
Operation Hydra May 23, 2017 - November 13, 2017
Windows
Operation Wildfire February 17, 2016 - July 15, 2016
Windows
Operation Bloodhound May 26, 2015 - October 1, 2015
Windows
Operation Vanguard November 11, 2014 - March 31, 2015
Windows
Operation Breakout July 1, 2014 - October 2, 2014
Windows
Operation Phoenix February 20, 2014 - June 11, 2014
Windows
Operation Bravo September 18, 2013 - February 5, 2014
Windows
Operation Payback April 25, 2013 - August 31, 2013
Windows

Microtransactions

Type Notes
Boost Operations are occasionally released. These add new contents 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, or 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[4]
The console command cl_disablehtmlmotd 1 disables servers' Message Of The Day (MOTD) advertisements.

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]
  1. Go to <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\730\local\cfg
  2. Open video.txt.
  3. Find setting.mem_level and replace "1" with "0"
  4. Launch the game, and load several maps in a row to make sure it worked.

Notes

Turning down settings such as shadow or model resolution can also help to prevent crashes.

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
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
Steam Cloud
1.5 GB available

Video

In-game video settings.
In-game video settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Use Widescreen Fixer to scale HUD.[5] Hit indicators are not properly visible. A triple-monitor UI mode have been added.[6]
Ultra-widescreen
Hor+. HUD scales correctly after the Panorama UI update.[7][8]
4K Ultra HD
Interface scales poorly.
Field of view (FOV)
Default 90°. Hor+.[9] Can be set with the command fov_cs_debug if the server allows cheats.
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.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Double Buffering, Triple Buffering, Off.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
By default, menus are locked to 120 FPS and the gameplay to 400 FPS. With the developer console, it's possible to change the fps_max ConVar up to 1000; use 0 for uncapped framerate.
"Laptop Power Setting" enables a 30fps limit
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Input

In-game keyboard/mouse settings.
In-game keyboard/mouse settings.
In-game gamepad settings.
In-game gamepad settings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
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.
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
PlayStation button prompts
Light bar support
Adaptive trigger support
DualSense haptic feedback support
Connection modes Wired
Generic/other controllers
Button prompts
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Steam Controller only.
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M
Steam Input
Steam Input API support
Official controller preset(s)
Steam Controller button prompts

Audio

In-game audio settings.
In-game audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
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
English
Bulgarian
Simplified Chinese
Fully localized audio was added to Perfect World edition on August 2, 2018.[10]
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 Players Notes
Local play
Versus
Use Universal Split Screen.
LAN play
10 Use Offline with bots mode and set sv_lan 1 in the console. [11]
Online play
32 10 players in competitive mode
18 players in Danger Zone mode
Official servers were shut down in 27 September 2023.
However Community Servers still playable.

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Official servers shut down in favor of Counter-Strike 2.
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Developer-hosted until official shutdown CS:GO servers. However Community servers hosted.
Self-hosting
Direct IP
Open the console (~) and use connect followed by the IP and port.[12]

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
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[13]

Host 128 tickrate servers

By default, hosting a custom server will always launch in 64 tickrate.
Use the -tickrate 128 command line argument[4]

VR support

3D modes State Notes
vorpX
G3D
Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list.
Devices
Novint Falcon

Issues unresolved

Surround sound

Reportedly other issues with surround sound with the Logitech G35.[14]

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[15]
Disable Advanced 3D audio processing in the audio menu[16]
Disable fullscreen optimizations in the executable's compatibility settings
(AMD) Turn on Radeon Anti-Lag in Radeon Settings (generally not recommended on 97% of GPU usage and lower).[17]
(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).[18]
Disable Profanity filter in Settings>Social[19]
Disable Boost Player Contrast in Settings>Video
Enable OpenGL Multithreading (Linux)

In Steam's Launch Options... add the following environment variable depending on the GPU you are using:

  • __GL_THREADED_OPTIMIZATIONS=1 if using NVIDIA
  • mesa_glthread=true if using AMD/Intel GPU with Mesa driver library (Not needed if on Mesa 20.2 or higher)
Enable Vulkan (Linux)

Use -vulkan launch option

Disable HPET[20]

Method 1:

  1. Open the Windows Command Prompt or PowerShell as administrator.
  2. To enable HPET as the only timer, run the command bcdedit /set useplatformclock true
  3. To disable HPET in Windows, run the command bcdedit /deletevalue useplatformclock
  4. Restart the computer.

Method 2:

  1. Open the Windows Device Manager.
  2. Scroll down to "System Devices" and open the sub-menu.
  3. Scroll to "High Precision Event Timer" and click it.
  4. Click "Actions" at the top of the window, and from that pop-up menu, click "Disable".
  5. Restart the computer.
May cause performance issues on some systems.
The timer resolution can be changed manually.
Use launch parameters:

-d3d9ex -novid -no-browser -nojoy -high +r_dynamic 0 +cl_freezecameffects_showholiday 0 +r_drawtracers_firstperson 0 +fps_max 0[21]

You can also use +cl_draw_only_deathnotices 1 to disable HUD which slightly increases FPS[22]
Popular net_graph 1 / net_graph_text 1 causes slight FPS drop[23]
+r_drawtracers_firstperson 0 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.
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.
Alternatively, test +mat_queue_mode 2 for 4+ core CPUs and -noubershader, at least for old Intel integrated GPUs[24]
Disabling the default FPS limit is beneficial mainly in scenarios of fluctuating FPS between 60 and 120.
+cl_forcepreload has been removed with the patch on 24.09.21.

Game crashes with window "Wait for the program to respond"

Need use 4GB patch[25]
  1. Download the NTCore 4GB Patch.
  2. Apply the patch to csgo.exe
This does not lead to a VAC ban account.[citation needed]
Delete appcache

If you get this error message without have used any 3rd party applications, this quick fix should solve your issue.

  1. Shut down Steam.
  2. Go to <Steam-folder>.
  3. Delete the folder appcache.

Game crashes without an error message when loading into a server

Reduce in-game resolution[citation needed]
  1. Before joining a server, set the resolution in-game down to the first lower setting.
  2. Once connected, set the game resolution back to the previous one. This does not need to be redone until the game is closed.

Error 55

Opt out of the Steam beta client[26]
  1. Open the Steam menu at the top left in the Steam Client and click on Settings.
  2. Click Account at the left hand of the window.
  3. Go to the 'Beta participation' (it will say 'Steam Beta Update' if you opted in) and click Change....
  4. Open the drop-down menu and change it to None - Opt out of all beta programs.
  5. Click OK.
Re-enable the Steam service[27]
  1. Exit Steam.
  2. Type C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\bin\Steamservice.exe /Install at the Run prompt.
  3. Restart Steam.
Delete ClientRegistry.blob and AppUpdateStats.blob[28]
  1. Go to <Steam-folder>.
  2. Delete ClientRegistry.blob and AppUpdateStats.blob.

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]
Adjust your maximum acceptable ping to official servers[citation needed]
  1. Type mm_dedicated_search_maxping "150" in your game console.

Notes

You might want to add the above command to your autoexec.

Game crashes on start

Delete <path-to-game>\csgo.exe and "verify integrity of game files" in properties of the game on Steam
Make sure <path-to-game>\csgo.exe has no compatibility modes applied

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

"No user logon"

When playing in offline mode, make sure Internet access is disabled in the operating systems.

Black screen on launch, but audio can still be heard

Launch the game with the -disable_d3d9ex parameter[29]
Launch the game with the -fullscreen parameter[30]

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]
  1. Open the Settings App
  2. Select the "Gaming" section
  3. Set "Record game clips, screenshots, and broadcast using Game Bar" to off

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[31]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open config.cfg.
  3. Find the line voice_mixer_volume, it should be near the bottom of the file. If the line doesn't exist you may create it.
  4. Set the value to -1.

Notes

Removing the line does not work.
Disable exclusive control of microphone (Windows)[32]
  1. Right click on the speaker icon located at the tray bar.
  2. Select Recording devices.
  3. Double click on your microphone in the newly opened window.
  4. Go to Advanced and untick Allow applications to take exclusive control of this device.

Notes

Most applications ignore this, and many users are reporting that it does not work.

FPS drops and/or stuttering of sound / var value jumps

Add launch parameter in Steam +cl_disablehtmlmotd 1 and/or alternatively -no-browser[33]

Screen not stretching on AMD graphics card

Disable Integer Scaling in the AMD control panel

"Your graphics hardware does not support all features (CSM) needed"

The game will fail without Cascaded Shadow Mapping support.[34] Unfortunately the feature is hardcoded to be available only on the three common GPU vendors.[35]
Launch the game with the -force_device_id 0xffff -force_vendor_id 0x8086 command line arguments[36]
Try the other fixes in "High" shadow detail option is missing

Microphone not working on Arch Linux

Visit the archlinux Wiki[citation needed]

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.[37]
Run the game with radeonsi_clamp_div_by_zero=true environment variable

Crashing on launch on Linux

Run sudo dmesg | grep malloc in the terminal. If you see any issues with CSGO and malloc, apply the following fix:

libtcmalloc Segmentation Fault Fix

Delete the contents of this directory: <path-to-game>\csgo/panorama/videos/

Add -novid to the end of your launch options.

"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[38]
Disable Steam signature verification
  1. Open the Steam console (steam://open/console).
  2. Run the command verifySignaturesBeforeLaunch 0.
Run <path-to-game>\csgo.exe directly
If the game just closes after launch, try to validate the game files at least once.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c, 9Ex D3D9Ex by default since 4/22/2019 update.[40]
OpenGL 2.1 OS X and Linux only.
Vulkan
Linux only.
Shader Model support 3
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
[39]
Linux
[39]

Middleware

Middleware Notes
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.[41]
Interface Panorama [42][43]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]
  1. Launch the game.
  2. From the main menu select Help & Options.
  3. Select the Game Settings menu item.
  4. Click the arrow next to Enable Developer Console (~) so that it says Yes.
  5. Click Back.

Notes

Press ~ to open the console. It might be necessary to rebind the console key if not using a US keyboard.
Some commands may first require enabling sv_cheats 1 in the console.
Many servers disallow the usage of cheats, or disable them upon entering the server.

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
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 7, 8.1, 10
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo E6600
AMD Phenom X3 8750
System memory (RAM) 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 35GB[Note 1][44]
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)
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 10.7 (Lion)
Processor (CPU) Intel Core Duo 2.0 GHz
System memory (RAM) 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 35GB[Note 1][45]
Video card (GPU) ATI Radeon HD 2400
Nvidia GeForce 8600M
A 64-bit operating system is required.
Linux
Minimum
Operating system (OS) Ubuntu 12.04
Processor (CPU) Intel Dual Core 2.8 GHz
AMD Dual Core 2.8 GHz
System memory (RAM) 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 35GB[Note 1][46]
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.


Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Due to the game that has been updated over time. Original storage requirements was 8GB (still applies to 2013's demo_viewer branch).

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 CS:GO 360 Stats - last accessed on 2021-05-05
  2. PC Gamer - It's messed-up and weird that CS:GO is just gone - last accessed on 2023-11-26
  3. Verified by User:Itzrealkardi1 on 2023-07-22
    Here are the scans of an official physical copy.
  4. 4.0 4.1 Command Line Options - Valve Developer Community
  5. HUD Scaling in Multimonitor Setups - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
  6. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive » Release Notes for 11/22/2019 - last accessed on 9 June 2023
  7. [1] - last accessed on September 20, 2018
  8. They Actually Updated This Game For Us!! - Counter Strike: Global Offensive - last accessed on September 20, 2018
  9. Field of View - Valve Developer Community - last accessed on May 2023
  10. Release Notes for 8/2/2018 - last accessed on May 2023
  11. Counter Strike Global Offensive - How to play a LAN game - last accessed on May 2023
  12. Any way to use a server browser? - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
  13. "cl_join_advertise 2" lets your friends join the community server you are playing on without an invitation.: GlobalOffensive
  14. Static Sounds (G35 Surround) - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
  15. Potential fix for those experiencing FPS lag and stuttering: Updating your RealTek drivers: GlobalOffensive - last accessed on May 2023
  16. Verified by User:deton24 on 2019-11-30
    Eventually you can use HeSuVi instead or DSOAL (see Audio>Middleware)
  17. Verified by User:deton24 on 2019-11-30
  18. 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.
  19. dailyesports.gg - last accessed on May 2023
  20. [2]
  21. 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.
  22. https://youtube.com/watch?v=ujyFRCXbKFI&time=240
  23. https://youtube.com/watch?v=ujyFRCXbKFI&time=80
  24. blog.counter-strike.net - last accessed on May 2023
  25. The application does not respond - CS: GO freezes here's a fix: GlobalOffensive - last accessed on May 2023
  26. CS:GO update for late 10/3/12 (10/4/12 UTC, 1.20.1.x) MEGATHREAD - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
  27. Incomplete Installation (#) Errors - Specific Error Messages - Knowledge Base - Steam Support - last accessed on 9 June 2023
  28. Error 55 yes if have switched beta versions 2 times now. - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
  29. Menu black screen but sound : GlobalOffensive - Reddit - last accessed on May 2023
  30. #NotAbleToPlayCSGO Launch and gives black screen but can still hear sound : GlobalOffensive - Reddit - last accessed on 9 June 2023
  31. CSGO changing your windows mic boost level? here's a fix: GlobalOffensive - last accessed on May 2023
  32. kyoukidotexe commented on Why does CS:GO automatically change my mic volume when I start the game?: GlobalOffensive - last accessed on May 2023
  33. https://forum.pclab.pl/topic/1253747-csgo-problem-bez-rozwi%C4%85zania/page/2/?tab=comments
  34. File engine/cdll_engine_int.cpp from the leaked source code mentions CSM is required in CS:GO "for fairness".
  35. See materialsystem/shaderapidx9/shaderdevicedx8.cpp.
  36. [Question] vmware or not vmware... UnKnoWnCheaTs
  37. GitHub - last accessed on May 2023
  38. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive » Release Notes for 5/2/2017 - last accessed on 9 June 2023
  39. 39.0 39.1 Counter-Strike: Global Offensive » Release Notes for 5/25/2016
  40. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive » Release Notes for 4/22/2019 - last accessed on 9 June 2023
  41. DirectSound enabling in CS GO - last accessed on May 2023
  42. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive A New Horizon Update - last accessed on May 2023
  43. News - Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Update Released - last accessed on May 2023
  44. Verified by User:kr0tchet on 2023-10-22
    Around 31.7 GB (22GB on disk) when installed (according to Windows), SteamDB reports that it had 30GB (with 346MB for Windows binaries). If CS2 was installed with csgo_legacy beta branch selected, it would require atleast 70GB (or more), as CS2 was required to be installed alongside CS:GO.
  45. Verified by User:kr0tchet on 2023-10-22
    Around 31.7 GB (22GB on disk) when installed (according to Windows), SteamDB reports that it had 30GB total (with 263MB for Mac binaries).
  46. Verified by User:kr0tchet on 2023-10-22
    Around 31.7 GB (22GB on disk) when installed, SteamDB reports that it had 30GB (with 414MB for Linux binaries). If CS2 was installed with csgo_legacy beta branch selected, it would require atleast 70GB (or more), as CS2 was required to be installed alongside CS:GO.