Valve has disabled the demo recording system in CS2, sparking frustration among fans who rely on demos to track their stats and improve their skills. Despite having fewer active players than CS:GO, which never disabled demos, CS2 has kept the feature disabled for over a month. This decision has led to a decrease in player numbers and hindered the ability to track progress and identify areas for improvement.
Many stat-tracking websites, such as csgostats.gg and leetify, rely on Valve’s CSTV service to log player statistics. With demos disabled, these websites are unable to provide accurate data, hindering player development and the ability to learn from mistakes.
Some users speculate that the disabling of demos may be related to CS2’s sub-tick updates, a server configuration touted as one of the game’s major changes. It is suggested that the larger packet size in CS2 compared to CS:GO may require more server resources, leading to the decision to disable demos to ensure server availability.
Since the launch of CS2, the game has faced criticism for various issues. While Valve claims the launch has been successful, the game still falls short of CS:GO’s peak numbers. These ongoing issues, including the disabling of demos, hinder CS2’s potential to surpass its predecessor.
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 28 | CS2 Demo Recording Disabled | N/A |
CS2 players have resorted to finding alternative methods to record their matches due to Valve’s decision. The game continues to attract millions of players monthly, but these issues prevent it from reaching its full potential. It remains uncertain how Valve will address these concerns in the future.
Source: DOTESPORTS
