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.