The Reddit community has been discussing how Counter-Strike 2 performs on high-end gaming machines. Players who have low ping, high-speed internet, and powerful computers are increasingly complaining about the deterioration of the gameplay, especially in one-on-one matches.

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Network code quality deterioration

Players report problems with shot registration, delays in displaying actions on the server, and uneven duels with opponents. One user wrote: “I am literally destroyed in duels, I can't even react to a shot because I die before I see my opponent.” Other commenters echoed this sentiment, arguing that network code updates only make things worse.

The community's view

Some users note that there are still fewer cheaters in matches with Prime accounts than with non-Prime accounts, but this does not eliminate other problems. User h9rt shared his experience: “I played 10 matches in Premier after the break, from 11 to 14 thousand elo, not a single cheater.” However, other users, such as NoNameDD, note that problems remain: “Less, but I still have to play with cheaters.”

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Prime and Non-Prime: Is there a difference?

Apart from cheaters, the differences between Prime and Non-Prime matchmaking are also discussed. User SystemFrozen wrote that “Prime matchmaking is 10,000 times better than Non-Prime”, but some players still experience difficulties due to the quality of their opponents. One commenter also noted that playing with non-Prime users significantly worsens the overall gaming experience: “There are a lot more cheaters there and the experience is not as interesting, even if you have top-end hardware.”

Bottom line.

The situation with Counter-Strike 2 is causing a significant amount of discussion in the community. Players with better Internet connections and top-of-the-line PCs are expressing dissatisfaction with the current state of the game, especially with network issues and shot registration. This raises serious concerns about how Valve plans to address these issues, as even the best hardware does not guarantee players a stable gaming experience.