Counter Strike 2 is the next step in the games long running domination of the team-based tactical shooter genre. This update modernised Counter Strike with whole host of changes including a complete graphical overhaul, upgraded maps and dynamic new games mechanics.
One thing that never changes in CS2 is that lag and high ping will completely ruin your gameplay experience. This is why playing on the best CS2 servers for a low ping connection is crucial for pinpoint accuracy and responsive gameplay.
We've tested the game and have found the locations of the CS2 servers. In this blog we'll show you where they are located and then how to force connection to the best ones to get the best connection possible.
Here are the server locations:
What are the Best Counter Strike 2 Servers?
The best CS2 servers to connect to will be the ones closest to you. This is because the game server you connect to determines your ping value in-game. The greater the distance between your PC and game server the higher your ping will be due to the physical distance your game data has to travel.
Game systems like matchmaking algorithms can cause you connect to less than ideal servers that are far away from you. This results in your ping differing from game to game, making it harder to remain accurate between games due to changes in your connection.
The only way to take control over what servers you play on is the Geo-Filter feature of the Netduma R3 gaming router. It allows you to create a customisable filter radius around your location that blocks connection to servers outside of it.
You can use the map graphic above, or another R3 feature called Ping Heatmap to find the locations of the best CS2 servers to include within your Geo-Filter. Once its setup, you'll only play on nearby local servers every single game.
If you want to see the Geo-Filter in action in CS2, check out our full YouTube guide below:
Counter Strike 2 Server Status
One last thing to consider, even when playing on a local server, is the server status. If you are experiencing lag or issues finding a game, it may be due to server issues.
You can check the status of Counter Strike 2 servers here to see if anyone else is experiencing issues. If the servers are experiencing problems or are under heavy load, it may affect your connection quality until the game developers find a fix.