Counter-Strike 2 is a tactical first-person shooter that demands precision aiming. Unlike many other shooters, there's no aim-down-sights (ADS) mechanic for most weapons. This means you'll be relying on your crosshair for accuracy. To aim better in CS2, you need to focus on crosshair placement, recoil control, and movement.

The single most important aspect of aiming in Counter-Strike 2 is crosshair placement. Always keep your crosshair at head level and anticipate where an enemy might appear. When I first started playing, my crosshair was always pointed at the floor. I quickly learned that this meant I had to make a large mouse movement to get to an enemy's head, which put me at a huge disadvantage. By keeping my crosshair at head level, I only need to make small adjustments to get a headshot.

Another key to aiming is understanding and controlling recoil. Each weapon in CS2 has a unique spray pattern. Firing in full-auto will cause your bullets to go all over the place. To counter this, you need to learn the spray pattern of your favorite weapons and practice pulling your mouse down to compensate for the recoil. I spent hours in deathmatch servers just spraying at a wall to get a feel for the recoil of the AK-47. It was tedious, but it made a huge difference in my gameplay.

Other Tips to Improve Your Aim

• Practice in Deathmatch: Deathmatch is a great way to warm up and practice your aim. Don't worry about your score, just focus on hitting your shots.
• Find the Right Sensitivity: There's no "perfect" sensitivity, so you'll need to experiment to find what works best for you. A lower sensitivity is generally better for precise aiming, but it can make it harder to turn quickly.
• Don't Crouch All the Time: Crouching can make you a smaller target, but it also makes you an easier target to hit. Only crouch when you need to.
• Learn to Counter-Stafe: Counter-strafing is a technique where you move in the opposite direction of your opponent to make yourself a harder target to hit.

If you're looking to make some in-game purchases in Counter-Strike 2, you can use Playstorm to earn gift cards for Steam, the platform where you can buy weapon skins and other cosmetic items. Simply play games on the Playstorm app, earn points, and redeem them for Steam gift cards.