The console is an integral part of the game, as it allows you to issue weapons, grenades, customize the game to your preferences, and an incredible number of other things that you can learn about in our other articles.
In CS2, the console is opened in the same way as in the previous version of the game, specifically by pressing the [ ]/[~] (grave accent) key, which is located below the ESC key. It’s easy to find, as it’s situated in the top left corner of your keyboard.
It’s important to note that if you haven’t used the console in the game before, you need to activate it in the settings first. This can be done quite simply and is a straightforward process.
- First, go to the settings by clicking on the appropriate icon located in the top left corner.
- After that, you need to navigate to the settings section labeled “Game”.
- Scrolling down a bit, you’ll find an option called “Enable Developer Console”. Switch it to “Yes”.
After completing these steps, ensure that your computer has the English language enabled, as the console will not activate with the ~ key otherwise.
The exact reason for this issue is not entirely clear. However, we believe that this information should help users from multilingual countries who regularly type in various languages.