There are a number of problems one may encounter as you try to start a match or session of Counter-Strike 2. One of them is finding yourself unable to connect to a proper match, despite having a working internet connection in your area. Sometimes, the problem lies within the device’s properties, however the CS2 servers may also be the ones affected and ruining your potential gaming session without fault of your own.
Why Do I Get This Error In The First Place?
This error is a common issue encountered by players of various online games. Just like with anything that involves being connected to the internet pretty much 24/7, things can tend to malfunction or have an error caused by an external factor.
How Can I Check CS2 Server Status?
You can check whether or not Counter-Strike 2 is running smoothly or having issues through a number of different methods.
Steam Status
One of the best and most reliable websites to check the status of Counter-Strike’s uptime, the Steam Status website shows the current connection of different regions, countries, and cities to the game itself. It varies per location, so while other regions have a completely fine connection to the CS2 server, others might be experiencing some downtime. Always be sure to check https://steamstat.us/ for any potential reported downtime. You can also see the load of a specific area on their designated servers, so if lag is frequent then the region experiencing a high or medium load might be the case.
Down Detector
Down Detector is another excellent website that doesn’t really focus on each individual region’s uptime on a global scale, but rather reports from the Counter-Strike community within a span of 24 hours. https://downdetector.com/status/counter-strike/ can be a useful website when experiencing certain issues that seem out of the ordinary.
CSGO Database
CSGO Database (now CS2 Database) is another third-party website just like Steam Status that provides a global overview of various regions’ connection to Counter-Strike at that given time. Though it fulfills the same purpose as Steam Status, it offers a bit more information such as whether or not accessing player inventories, hopping on official matchmaking, and making purchases through the store are running as normal. The load amounts that can be found on CS2 Database are also slightly different from what is shown on Steam Status, but they are generally the same and either website will work just fine for one’s peace of mind.
HLTV
HLTV.org is the leading coverage website for Counter-Strike. Though they will never explicitly state that Valve or CS’ servers are down, their site’s forums are always active and even the tiniest bit of downtime will immediately spark discussion threads. If lots of discussions have been started, it is safe to assume that the game’s servers are not working as intended for a lot of people.
CS2 Social Media
The game’s social media accounts will provide information on downtime, especially when scheduled maintenance will be taking place. Constantly checking X (formerly Twitter) can help determine whether or not the CS2 servers are currently experiencing difficulties.