How to Watch Demos in CS2: A Complete Guide
Watching demos in Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) is a great way to improve your gameplay or rewatch memorable matches.
Here's a step-by-step guide to watch demos in CS2.
Finding Premier Match Demos:
- Go to your Steam profile
- Click on Games
- Select CS:GO
- Go to My Game Stats
- Click on Personal Game Data
- Select Premier Matches
- Find the match you want and click "Download GOTV Replay"
- Save the .bz2 file to your CS2 installation folder
Preparing the Demo:
- Extract the .bz2 file using 7-Zip or WinRAR
- Rename the .dem file if desired
- Watching the Demo:
- Launch CS2
- Open the console
- Type "playdemo [demoname]" (replace [demoname] with your file name) and press enter
- Use "demoui" command to access the demo controls
For FACEIT demos:
- Go to the match room (within 30 days of the match)
- Click "Watch Demo" to download
- Extract the file to your CS2 installation folder
- Rename the demo file
- Follow the same steps as above to watch
Remember, demos should be saved in the "csgo" folder within your CS2 installation directory, typically: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Counter-Strike Global Offensive\game\csgo
By following these steps, you'll be able to watch CS2 demos with ease.
About the author
I'm the Head of Research at Clash.gg. With over 7 years of experience in the Counter-Strike niche, I have developed extensive knowledge of the game, its strategies, and the competitive scene. My insights are based on years of in-depth analysis and close involvement with the Counter-Strike community.