Nearly a year after its release, Counter-Strike 2 continues to be the center of attention in the gaming industry. While thousands of players are constantly striving to optimize the game for their PCs, Jonathan "EliGE" Jablonowski, known for his attention to the smallest details, recently shared disturbing observations about the game's performance.

Jonathan Jablonowski is one of the most meticulous players on the scene, actively researching ways to maximize performance in-game. Along with his teammate Ricky "floppy" Kemery of Complexity and with the support of co-founder Refrag, EliGE is constantly analyzing all aspects of CS2 gameplay to identify any flaws or potential improvements. This level of attention to detail is driven by a commitment to flawless play at the highest level of eSports.

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Game performance at various events

At the IEM Sydney 2023 tournament held in October, EliGE claimed that he was getting close to 600-700 FPS on the "worse computers than Cologne". However, just 10 months later at IEM Cologne 2024, on better performing machines, he averaged 445 FPS, as the screenshots show. This dramatic drop in performance raises many questions and concerns among professional players, as FPS directly affects their success in matches.

The reasons for the decline in FPS in Counter-Strike 2 remain a mystery as Valve continues to actively update the game with changes and improvements. However, as the EliGE example shows, these changes don't always result in better performance. Players' concerns are understandable: for pro and amateur cybersports players, every frame can make a difference.

The importance of game optimization for cybersports

Complexity, the team EliGE plays for, is currently in the lower grid of IEM Cologne 2024, where they will face Liquid in the deciding match. The results of such tournaments depend not only on the skills of the players, but also on the stability and performance of the game. A drop in FPS can be a serious problem for cyber athletes who are looking to maximize their performance.

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Conclusion

Performance issues in Counter-Strike 2 are becoming a growing concern for players and teams at tournaments. EliGE's observations underscore the need for constant work on game optimization to ensure comfort and stability for all participants of cybersport events.