Is Counter-Strike 2 free?

Yes. Counter-Strike 2 is released under Free to Play and costs nothing to download or play.

How big is the Counter-Strike 2 download?

About 40.0 GB. The minimum system requirements are Intel Core 2 · 6 GB RAM · DX11 · 85 GB storage.

What platforms does Counter-Strike 2 run on?

Windows, Linux. It is also Steam Deck compatible.

Do I need an account to play Counter-Strike 2?

No account is required to download or play.

Counter-Strike 2 — Free FPS

40.0 GB

Mods for Counter-Strike 2

Install packageable mods with the PlayBound Launcher, or open hub pages for browse-only content.

Aim Arena & Offline Warmup Hub

Instant offline warmup deathmatch with fast respawns and infinite ammo.

Community / Steam Workshop

Opens in your browser via the launcher · ~35 MBView

Details

Aim Botz - Training Warm-Up Map

The premier warmup and flick-aim practice map in Counter-Strike history.

Community / Steam Workshop

Opens in your browser via the launcher · ~45 MBView

Ancient Pre-Fire & Cave Clearing Drill

Practice Donut control, Cave entries, and Mid ramp duels on Ancient.

Community / Steam Workshop

Opens in your browser via the launcher · ~92 MBView

Anubis Pre-Fire & Mid Canal Training

Practice Bridge control, B Site palace entries, and Canal peeks on Anubis.

Community / Steam Workshop

Opens in your browser via the launcher · ~88 MBView

Crashz' Crosshair Generator v4

Interactive in-game crosshair testing chamber with pro player presets.

Community / Steam Workshop

Opens in your browser via the launcher · ~28 MBView

Crashz' Viewmodel Generator

Interactive 3D viewmodel position, FOV, and weapon bobbing tuner.

Community / Steam Workshop

Opens in your browser via the launcher · ~20 MBView

CS2 FPS Benchmark Map

Automated benchmark fly-through measuring average FPS and 1% low frame times.

Community / Steam Workshop

Opens in your browser via the launcher · ~60 MBView

Dust II Pre-Fire & Long A Peeking Drill

Master Long A corner fights, Short cat pushes, and B Tunnels entries.

Community / Steam Workshop

Opens in your browser via the launcher · ~78 MBView

Fast Aim / Reflex Training

360-degree running bot reaction speed and tracking practice.

Community / Steam Workshop

Opens in your browser via the launcher · ~38 MBView

GOKZ Movement & Long Jump Training

Climb maps, ladder strafing, bunnyhopping, and long jump measurement.

Community / Steam Workshop

Opens in your browser via the launcher · ~48 MBView

Inferno Pre-Fire & Banana Control Drill

Master Banana takes, Apartments pushes, and Pit site clearing on Inferno.

Community / Steam Workshop

Opens in your browser via the launcher · ~90 MBView

Mirage Pre-Fire & Peeking Drill Map

Systematic angle clearing practice across all key Mirage locations.

Community / Steam Workshop

Opens in your browser via the launcher · ~85 MBView

Nuke Pre-Fire & Ramp Clearing Drill

Practice Yard duels, Ramp control, and Upper/Lower bomb site takes.

Community / Steam Workshop

Opens in your browser via the launcher · ~95 MBView

Pro Jumpthrow & Utility Alignment Map

Consistent sub-tick jumpthrow practice and trajectory visualization.

Community / Steam Workshop

Opens in your browser via the launcher · ~25 MBView

Recoil Master - Spray Training

Dynamic ghost crosshair and spray compensation trainer.

Community / Steam Workshop

Opens in your browser via the launcher · ~32 MBView

Smoke & Utility Lineup Practice Hub

Visual trajectory arcs, landing spot cameras, and lineup alignment markers.

Community / Steam Workshop

Opens in your browser via the launcher · ~55 MBView

Sound Chamber & Footstep Spatial Trainer

Enhanced footstep localization and audio spatial positioning practice.

Community / Steam Workshop

Opens in your browser via the launcher · ~22 MBView

Sub-Tick Input & Latency Benchmark Range

Optimized input polling and network packet benchmark map.

Community / Steam Workshop

Opens in your browser via the launcher · ~28 MBView

Surf Utopia CS2

The quintessential smooth beginner-to-intermediate ramp surfing course.

Community / Steam Workshop

Opens in your browser via the launcher · ~40 MBView

Tournament Minimalist HUD & Radar Map

Clean, high-visibility tournament HUD layout with centered radar.

Community / Steam Workshop

Opens in your browser via the launcher · ~18 MBView