Counter-Strike 2 Windows and Linux requirements
Steam publishes separate Windows and SteamOS/Linux minimum tiers, both listing 8 GB RAM and 85 GB storage; this page does not invent a recommended tier.
Answer: Steam publishes separate Windows and SteamOS/Linux minimum tiers, both listing 8 GB RAM and 85 GB storage; this page does not invent a recommended tier.
Windows minimum
The Windows tab specifies Windows 10, four hardware CPU threads with an Intel Core i5-750 or better, and 8 GB RAM. Graphics require at least 1 GB video memory, DirectX 11 compatibility and Shader Model 5.0. The listed storage requirement is 85 GB.
SteamOS and Linux minimum
The separately opened SteamOS + Linux tab specifies Ubuntu 20.04, four hardware CPU threads with an i5-750 or better, and 8 GB RAM. It lists AMD GCN+ or NVIDIA Kepler+ graphics with up-to-date Vulkan drivers. VK_EXT_graphics_pipeline_library support is highly recommended. Storage is 85 GB and a sound card is highly recommended.
What the tabs do not prove
These are minimum requirements read on 8 October 2026, not independently tested frame-rate results. The listing does not supply a recommended tier in this pass, so none is invented. Linux compatibility is not a guarantee for every distribution or device.
Remote Play is not a native port
Remote Play feature badges do not establish a native phone, tablet, TV or console edition. No Mac requirement was read. For Prime eligibility and the legacy date shown on the store, consult the companion free-play page rather than using hardware badges to infer product history.
Sources & verification
- Official Steam store — features and system requirementschecked 2026-10-08 · US-English listing read directly; no independent playtest.
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