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How to Fix CS2 Black Screen

Published: January 18, 2025

Laid Back Llama
Laid Back Llama

Posted in CS2 General— 1 min read

CS2 black screen is a common issue that stops players from seeing the game even though they can hear it running.

I had this problem and found many working solutions.

The fastest fix is to add "-autoconfig" to your launch options:

  1. Open Steam
  2. Right-click Counter-Strike 2
  3. Click Properties
  4. Go to Launch Options
  5. Type "-autoconfig"
  6. Click OK and start the game

This will reset your game settings but should fix the black screen. You can remove "-autoconfig" after the game works again.

If that doesn't work, try running the game in windowed mode:

  1. Go back to Launch Options
  2. Type "-windowed -w 1920 -h 1080"
  3. Start the game

For players who still see a black screen, here are more fixes:

  1. Press Alt + Tab when the black screen appears
  2. Update your graphics card drivers
  3. Verify game files through Steam
  4. Restart your computer

Most players can fix this issue with the "-autoconfig" command. If you need to adjust settings after using it, just do it once the game runs normally.

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