Summary
Changing the minimap settings in Counter Strike 2 can significantly improve a player's situational awareness and overall gameplay. Customizing the minimap allows players to track enemy positions, plan strategies better, and coordinate with teammates. Optimized settings can lead to quicker reaction times and more effective in-game decision-making.
Default VS Sample
Default CS2 Settings | Sample Settings |
cl_radar_always_centered true; cl_radar_rotate true; cl_hud_radar_scale 1; cl_radar_scale 0.7; cl_radar_scale_alternate 1.0; cl_radar_square_with_scoreboard true; cl_radar_icon_scale_min 0.6; |
cl_radar_always_centered false; cl_radar_rotate true; cl_hud_radar_scale 1.15; cl_radar_scale 0.3; cl_radar_scale_alternate 1.0; cl_radar_square_with_scoreboard true; cl_radar_icon_scale_min 1; |
CS2 Radar/Minimap Guide
Setting | Values | Description | |
Min | Max | ||
Radar Centers The Player | true |
false |
The Radar locks the player icon in the center |
Radar Is Rotating | true |
false |
The Radar rotates with the player's perspective |
Radar HUD Size | 0.8 |
1.3 |
The Radar's size relative to the HUD |
Radar Map Zoom | 0.4 |
1.0 |
The Radar's magnification relative to the player's position |
Radar Map Alternate Zoom | 0.4 |
1.0 |
A secondary magnification that can be toggled with a hotkey |
Toggle Shape With Scoreboard | true |
false |
The Radar's shape will become a square while the scoreboard is open |
Radar Icon Scale | 0.4 |
1.0 |
The size of the player icons on the Radar |
Note | Radar Icon Scale is not in CS2's Radar settings. Learn how to open the developer console here. |
How to Open the Radar Settings on CS2
1. From the menu, open settings.
2. Under Game, choose Radar.
3. Edit the desired settings.
Setting | Code |
Radar Centers The Player | cl_radar_always_centered |
Radar Is Rotating | cl_radar_rotate |
Radar Hud Size | cl_hud_radar_scale |
Radar Map Zoom | cl_radar_scale |
Radar Map Alternate Zoom | cl_radar_scale_alternate |
Toggle Shape With Scoreboard | cl_radar_square_with_scoreboard |
Radar Icon Scale | cl_radar_icon_scale_min |