How To Watch Faceit Demos in CS2?

Many players learn by watching pro players and analyzing their gameplay. Faceit understands this need and allows everyone to save and see match demos. Follow this simple guide if you want to discover and watch FACEIT demos in CS2.

Step-by-Step Guide to Watch FACEIT Demos

Following these procedures will help you quickly watch any Faceit demo match in Counter-Strike 2, which will help you better grasp gameplay and tactics:

1. Head to the FACEIT Website: Open the FACEIT website in your browser. Interestingly, Faceit allows all users, whether registered or not to download demo files.
2. Find the Player’s Profile: Use the search bar to look up the player whose match you want to watch. For instance, you can search for a pro player like “Twistzz” to watch some high-level gameplay.
3. View Match Stats: Once on the player’s profile, click on the “STATS” button to see their recent matches.
4. Choose the Match: Scroll through the match history and pick the specific game you’d like to watch.
5. Download the Demo File: Select the “OVERVIEW” tab for the match and hit “WATCH DEMO” to start downloading the file.
6. Extract the Demo File: After downloading, extract the demo file using software like WinRAR or 7-Zip.
7. Rename the Demo: Change the name for the demo file which is easier to remember. Additionally, ensure there are no spaces or special characters in the name.
8. Locate Your CS2 Folder: Right-click on CS2 in your Steam game library, then choose “Manage” and select “Browse Local Files.” Navigate to game > CSGO. 
9. Move the FACEIT demos to the CSGO Folder: Copy and paste your renamed demo file into your game’s folder.
10. Start CS2 and Watch the Demo: Press ~ to access the developer console in CS2, then type playdemo demoname (substitute the name you gave your file for “demoname”). When you hit Enter, the demo starts.

Daniyal Khan

Updated: Nov 25, 2024 17:53

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