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Warning:This game is no longer actively updated and only receives engine and security updates.
Workaround: ReGameDLL_CS may solve some problems but introduce others. This is a server-side mod; clients do not need to modify their installation to connect to servers running ReGameDLL_CS.
Bug:Cycler entities disappear at the start of a new round. Use env_sprite instead, which can be used for MDL or BSP models, despite the name.
Warning:There are no bots in the game, unlike some later titles.
Workaround:All 
Counter-Strike 1.6 maps can be run in 
Counter-Strike: Condition Zero to use CS_Bot.
Workaround:A third party option can be used:
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{{Infobox game | |||
|title = Counter-Strike | |||
|image = Software Cover - Counter-Strike.jpg | |||
|developer = [[Valve Corporation]]<br>[[WP:Rockstar Vancouver|Barking Dog Studios]] (additional development)<br>Maverick Developments (training level - removed since 1.5) | |||
|publisher = Sierra Entertainment (retail)<br>Valve Corporation | |||
|series = [[Counter-Strike series]] | |||
|releasedates = {{ExpandBox|title=November 9, 2000|'''Windows (mod):'''<br>June 19, 1999<br>'''Windows (standalone):'''<br>November 9, 2000<br>'''macOS, Linux:'''<br>February 14, 2013<!-- expand template -->}} | |||
|genre = [[WP:Tactical shooter|Tactical]] [[WP:First-person shooter|first-person shooter]] | |||
|mode = {{w|icon=0|Multiplayer video game|Multiplayer}} | |||
|platform = {{w|icon=0|Windows|Windows}}, {{w|icon=0|macOS|macOS}}, {{w|icon=0|Linux|Linux}} | |||
|engine = {{gldsrc|4}} | |||
|appid = 10 | |||
|codelang = {{w|icon=0|C++|C++}} | |||
|modsupport = Yes, <span style="font-weight:bold" title="Mod folder needs to be placed alongside Half-Life\valve folder to be detected by Steam">drop-in folders</span> and <code>cstrike_addon</code> | |||
|sdk = [[Half-Life SDK]] | |||
|sysreq = <span></span> | |||
* {{w|icon=0|Windows 7|Win 7}} or later | |||
* 800 {{w|icon=0|Hertz|MHz}} {{w|icon=0|Central processing unit|CPU}} | |||
* 512 {{w|icon=0|Megabyte|MB}} RAM | |||
* 4 {{w|icon=0|Gigabyte|GB}} disk space | |||
* 32 MB {{w|icon=0|Video random-access memory|VRAM}} video card | |||
|steamdeck = '''Playable''' | |||
|distribution = Retail, [[Steam]] | |||
|website = [https://web.archive.org/web/20040901075805/http://www.counter-strike.net/ Official Website] (archived) | |||
|links = {{Steam store|app/10|'''Steam''' page}}<br>{{moddb|page=other|games/counter-strike|'''ModDB''' page}} | |||
|previousgame = N/A | |||
|nextgame = {{Csxbox|2|nt=2}} ({{xbox|1|nt=1}} port)<br>{{Cscz|2}} | |||
}} | |||
{{cs topicon}}{{gldsrc topicon}} | |||
{{quote|''Play the world's number 1 online action game. Engage in an incredibly realistic brand of terrorist warfare in this wildly-popular team-based game. Ally with teammates to complete strategic missions. Take out enemy sites. Rescue hostages. Your role affects your team's success. Your team's success affects your role.''}} | |||
{{cs|4}} ({{cs|3|nt=1}} for short, retroactively referring to ''Counter-Strike 1.6'') is a [[WP:Tactical shooter|tactical]] [[WP:First-person shooter|first-person shooter]]. It was first released as a {{hl|3.1}} mod under the name {{cs|3.1|nt=3}} on June 19, 1999. The Counter-Strike Mod was developed by Minh "Gooseman" Le and Jess "Cliffe" Cliffe until April 12, 2000, when {{valve|4.1}} announced that the Counter-Strike developers and Valve had teamed up. Since then, ''Counter-Strike'' has been available to buy. The latest version of {{cs|1}} is '''1.6''', released on September 12, 2003, a few days after Steam launched, since then, the game continues to receive updates, like many other {{gldsrc|3.1}} games. Since the release of later Counter-Strike games, it was commonly and retroactively called '''Counter-Strike 1.6''' (''CS 1.6'' for short) to distinguish it from other Counter-Strike games. | |||
''Counter-Strike'' later become one of the most popular FPS franchises, and was widely played in tournaments since 2000s. Two new ''Counter-Strike'' games were later released in 2004 on PC, titled {{cscz|4}} and {{css|4}} respectively. | |||
{{ | ==Dedicated server== | ||
{{main|Half-Life Dedicated Server}} | |||
Counter-Strike | ==Versions== | ||
{{main|Counter-Strike/Versions}} | |||
The first beta version was released in June 19, 1999, as a ''Half-Life'' mod. ''Counter-Strike'' was officially launched in November 9, 2000, as version 1.0. '''Counter-Strike''' was previously available in two versions, retail and mod, the retail version was sold at retailers, it installs the game to separate directory and does not require {{hl|1}} to be installed, while the latter was a mod which was released on the official website, and available to download for free, but it requires {{hl|1}} to be installed. The mod version also came with few maps not available in retail version (due to legal reasons but those maps can be downloaded through official website), which are later removed months before Counter-Strike 1.6 was released. | |||
[[ | The final major version of ''Counter-Strike'' is [[Counter-Strike/Versions#Counter-Strike 1.6|1.6]], released on September 12, 2003, few days after {{steamicon|1}} launched. Since then, ''Counter-Strike,'' like many other GoldSrc games, now only receiving minor updates (such as engine and security updates). Previous (WON) versions of ''Counter-Strike,'' such as 1.5 are still remains playable online until 2004 when WON master servers were completely closed, forcing user to use direct IP workarounds, patching the game to use [https://won2.net WON2] servers, playing LAN/Offline or simply update to 1.6. | ||
Since then, ''Counter-Strike'' is available to purchase on Steam and does not require ''Half-Life'' to be purchased to play. | |||
==Maps== | |||
===Official maps=== | |||
''Counter-Strike'' maps use the following [[Map prefixes#Counter-Strike, Counter-Strike: Condition Zero, Counter-Strike: Source and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive|prefixes]]: <code>de_</code> for ''Bomb Defusal'', <code>as_</code> for ''Assassination'', and <code>cs_</code> for ''Hostage Rescue''. Counter-Strike previously also used to have a Training mode and map ({{code|tr_<number>}}) at launch, before it was removed with the release of CS 1.6. | |||
[[Counter-Strike/Versions#Counter-Strike 1.6|Version 1.6 of ''Counter-Strike'']] has the following official maps included: | |||
{| style=margin-top:2em | |||
|- style="vertical-align:top;" | |||
| '''[[Counter-Strike Level Creation/Hostage Scenario|Hostage scenario:]]''' | |||
{| style=margin-right:2em | |||
|{{code|cs_747}} || - ''since March 11, 2000 (Beta 6.0)'' | |||
|- | |||
|{{code|cs_assault}} || - ''since July 27, 1999 (Beta 1.1)'' | |||
|- | |||
|{{code|cs_backalley}} || - ''since December 30, 1999 (Beta 5.0)'' | |||
|- | |||
|{{code|cs_estate}} || - ''since June 8, 2000 (Beta 6.5)'' | |||
|- | |||
|{{code|cs_havana}} || - ''since February 26, 2002 (Version 1.4 Steam Beta)'' | |||
|- | |||
|{{code|cs_italy}} || - ''since June 8, 2000 (Beta 6.5)'' | |||
|- | |||
|{{code|cs_militia}} || - ''since September 14, 1999 (Beta 3.0)'' | |||
|- | |||
|{{code|cs_office}} || - ''since August 27, 2000 (Beta 7.0)'' | |||
|- | |||
|{{code|cs_siege}} || - ''since June 19, 1999 (Beta 1.0)'' | |||
|} | |||
| '''[[Counter-Strike Level Creation/Defusion Scenario|Bombing scenario:]]''' | |||
{| style=margin-right:2em | |||
|{{code|de_airstrip}} || - ''since January 16, 2003 (Version 1.6 Steam Beta)'' | |||
|- | |||
|{{code|de_aztec}} || - ''since June 8, 2000 (Beta 6.5)'' | |||
|- | |||
|{{code|de_cbble}} || - ''since June 8, 2000 (Beta 6.5)'' | |||
|- | |||
|{{code|cs_chateau}} || - ''since January 2002 (Version 1.4 Steam Beta)'' | |||
|- | |||
|{{code|de_dust}} || - ''since November 5, 1999 (Beta 4.0)'' | |||
|- | |||
|{{code|de_dust2}} || - ''since March 13, 2001 (Version 1.1)'' | |||
|- | |||
|{{code|de_inferno}} || - ''since March 13, 2001 (Version 1.1)'' | |||
|- | |||
|{{code|de_nuke}} || - ''since November 5, 1999 (Beta 4.0)'' | |||
|- | |||
|{{code|de_piranesi}} || - ''since June 12, 2002 (Version 1.5)'' | |||
|- | |||
|{{code|de_prodigy}} || - ''since November 5, 1999 (Beta 4.0)'' | |||
|- | |||
|{{code|de_storm}} || - ''since September 19, 2001 (Version 1.3)'' | |||
|- | |||
|{{code|de_survivor}} || - ''since September 19, 2001 (Version 1.3)'' | |||
|- | |||
|{{code|de_torn}} || - ''since September 19, 2001 (Version 1.3)'' | |||
|- | |||
|{{code|de_train}} || - ''since December 30, 1999 (Beta 5.0)'' | |||
|- | |||
|{{code|de_vertigo}} || - ''since March 13, 2001 (Version 1.1)'' | |||
|} | |||
| '''[[Counter-Strike Level Creation/Assassination Scenario|Assasination scenario:]]''' | |||
{| | |||
|{{code|as_oilrig}} || - ''since March 11, 2000 (Beta 6.0)'' | |||
|} | |||
|} | |||
==Limitations/Bugs== | |||
{{Warning|This game is no longer actively updated and only receives engine and security updates. | |||
{{Workaround| '''[[ReGameDLL_CS]]''' may solve some problems but introduce others. This is a server-side mod; clients do not need to modify their installation to connect to servers running ReGameDLL_CS.}} | |||
}} | |||
{{bug|hidetested=1|Cycler entities disappear at the start of a new round. Use [[env_sprite (GoldSrc)|{{mono|env_sprite}}]] instead, which can be used for MDL or BSP models, despite the name.}} | |||
Use [https://github.com/ValveSoftware/halflife/issues?q=is%3Aopen+is%3Aissue+label%3ACounter-Strike GitHub] in order to prevent duplicate or outdated bug reports at the wiki. | |||
==Bots== | |||
{{warning|There are no [[bot]]s in the game, unlike some later titles.}} | |||
{{workaround|All {{cs|4.1|nt=0}} maps can be run in {{czero|4.1}} to use CS_Bot. | |||
|offset=1 | |||
}} | |||
{{workaround|A third party option can be used: | |||
* [[zBot]]s had commands like bot_nav_merge [https://forums.alliedmods.net/showpost.php?p=268544&postcount=14 https://forums.alliedmods.net/showpost.php?p=268544&postcount=14] | |||
* [[YaPB]] [https://yapb.jeefo.net https://yapb.jeefo.net] | |||
and others. See [http://www.bots-united.com http://www.bots-united.com]. | |||
|offset=1 | |||
}} | |||
==Mods== | |||
{{main|Counter-Strike/Mods}} | |||
There are a few mods that significantly change the gameplay. | |||
==Notes== | |||
* Client-side [[fps_max]] is capped at 100 (on Steam version), formerly 72 (WON/Retail, like {{Quake|4.1}}) but can be changed with 3 commands: | |||
*# {{command|gl_vsync|0}} // Disable VSync (Vertical Sync) - this options prevents screen tearing at the cost of lower and varied FPS and more input lag. | |||
*# {{command|fps_max|100}} // Replace 100 with your desired FPS value. | |||
*# {{command|fps_override|1}} | |||
* Some sources advocate against setting [[fps_max]] above 100, as it can cause player movements to slow down significantly (most noticeable when jumping). | |||
* The server-side [[tickrate]] is 60.{{confirm}} | |||
* {{cs|4}} had built-in voice communication since [[Counter-Strike/Versions#Counter-Strike 1.3|1.3]]. | |||
==Trivia== | |||
* The pirated copies of 1.6 in Russia, most of Asia and several other countries had a menu theme that is not in the Steam version. The most frequently used track was the main theme made from {{czds|4}} by Zak Belica, as well as a cut-down version which was also played on the {{xbox|3.1|nt=1}} version of {{csxbox|4|nt=2}}. | |||
::{{tip|[[Startup Music|This behavior can be replicated]] by placing an [[MP3]] file named {{file|gamestartup|mp3}} in the {{path|cstrike/media/}} folder.}} | |||
* The font used for the menu title in 1.5 is [https://www.dafont.com/facelift.font facelift]. The font used for the menu items is [https://www.myfonts.com/collections/silk-remington-pro-font-jadugardesignstudio Silk Remington Pro Seven]. | |||
{{clr|left}} | |||
{{Valve games}} | |||
{{Counter strike games}} | |||
Latest revision as of 05:59, 17 July 2025
Counter-Strike
Developer(s)
Valve Corporation
Barking Dog Studios (additional development)
Maverick Developments (training level - removed since 1.5)
Barking Dog Studios (additional development)
Maverick Developments (training level - removed since 1.5)
Publisher(s)
Sierra Entertainment (retail)
Valve Corporation
Valve Corporation
Series
Release date(s)
November 9, 2000
Windows (mod):
June 19, 1999
Windows (standalone):
November 9, 2000
macOS, Linux:
February 14, 2013
June 19, 1999
Windows (standalone):
November 9, 2000
macOS, Linux:
February 14, 2013
Genre(s)
Mode(s)
Engine
Steam AppID
Written in
Mod support
Yes, drop-in folders and
cstrike_addonSDK
Steam Deck compatbility
Playable
Distribution
Retail, Steam
Official website
Official Website (archived)
Links
Previous game
N/A
Next game
Play the world's number 1 online action game. Engage in an incredibly realistic brand of terrorist warfare in this wildly-popular team-based game. Ally with teammates to complete strategic missions. Take out enemy sites. Rescue hostages. Your role affects your team's success. Your team's success affects your role.
Counter-Strike (CS for short, retroactively referring to Counter-Strike 1.6) is a tactical first-person shooter. It was first released as a Half-Life mod under the name Half-Life: Counter-Strike on June 19, 1999. The Counter-Strike Mod was developed by Minh "Gooseman" Le and Jess "Cliffe" Cliffe until April 12, 2000, when 
Valve announced that the Counter-Strike developers and Valve had teamed up. Since then, Counter-Strike has been available to buy. The latest version of Counter-Strike is 1.6, released on September 12, 2003, a few days after Steam launched, since then, the game continues to receive updates, like many other GoldSrc games. Since the release of later Counter-Strike games, it was commonly and retroactively called Counter-Strike 1.6 (CS 1.6 for short) to distinguish it from other Counter-Strike games.
Counter-Strike later become one of the most popular FPS franchises, and was widely played in tournaments since 2000s. Two new Counter-Strike games were later released in 2004 on PC, titled Counter-Strike: Condition Zero and 
Counter-Strike: Source respectively.
Dedicated server
Main article: Half-Life Dedicated Server
Versions
Main article: Counter-Strike/Versions
The first beta version was released in June 19, 1999, as a Half-Life mod. Counter-Strike was officially launched in November 9, 2000, as version 1.0. Counter-Strike was previously available in two versions, retail and mod, the retail version was sold at retailers, it installs the game to separate directory and does not require Half-Life to be installed, while the latter was a mod which was released on the official website, and available to download for free, but it requires Half-Life to be installed. The mod version also came with few maps not available in retail version (due to legal reasons but those maps can be downloaded through official website), which are later removed months before Counter-Strike 1.6 was released.
The final major version of Counter-Strike is 1.6, released on September 12, 2003, few days after Steam launched. Since then, Counter-Strike, like many other GoldSrc games, now only receiving minor updates (such as engine and security updates). Previous (WON) versions of Counter-Strike, such as 1.5 are still remains playable online until 2004 when WON master servers were completely closed, forcing user to use direct IP workarounds, patching the game to use WON2 servers, playing LAN/Offline or simply update to 1.6.
Since then, Counter-Strike is available to purchase on Steam and does not require Half-Life to be purchased to play.
Maps
Official maps
Counter-Strike maps use the following prefixes: de_ for Bomb Defusal, as_ for Assassination, and cs_ for Hostage Rescue. Counter-Strike previously also used to have a Training mode and map (tr_<number>) at launch, before it was removed with the release of CS 1.6.
Version 1.6 of Counter-Strike has the following official maps included:
Hostage scenario:
|
Bombing scenario:
|
Assasination scenario:
|
Limitations/Bugs
Warning:This game is no longer actively updated and only receives engine and security updates.
Workaround: ReGameDLL_CS may solve some problems but introduce others. This is a server-side mod; clients do not need to modify their installation to connect to servers running ReGameDLL_CS.Bug:Cycler entities disappear at the start of a new round. Use env_sprite instead, which can be used for MDL or BSP models, despite the name.Use GitHub in order to prevent duplicate or outdated bug reports at the wiki.
Bots
Warning:There are no bots in the game, unlike some later titles.Workaround:All Counter-Strike 1.6 maps can be run in Counter-Strike: Condition Zero to use CS_Bot.
Workaround:A third party option can be used:
- zBots had commands like bot_nav_merge https://forums.alliedmods.net/showpost.php?p=268544&postcount=14
- YaPB https://yapb.jeefo.net
and others. See http://www.bots-united.com.
Mods
Main article: Counter-Strike/Mods
There are a few mods that significantly change the gameplay.
Notes
- Client-side fps_max is capped at 100 (on Steam version), formerly 72 (WON/Retail, like
Quake) but can be changed with 3 commands:
- gl_vsync 0 // Disable VSync (Vertical Sync) - this options prevents screen tearing at the cost of lower and varied FPS and more input lag.
- fps_max 100 // Replace 100 with your desired FPS value.
- fps_override 1
- Some sources advocate against setting fps_max above 100, as it can cause player movements to slow down significantly (most noticeable when jumping).
- The server-side tickrate is 60.[confirm]
- Counter-Strike had built-in voice communication since 1.3.
Trivia
- The pirated copies of 1.6 in Russia, most of Asia and several other countries had a menu theme that is not in the Steam version. The most frequently used track was the main theme made from
Condition Zero Deleted Scenes by Zak Belica, as well as a cut-down version which was also played on the Xbox version of 
Counter-Strike.
Tip:This behavior can be replicated by placing an MP3 file named 
gamestartup.mp3in the
cstrike/media/folder.
- The font used for the menu title in 1.5 is facelift. The font used for the menu items is Silk Remington Pro Seven.
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