How to play CS2 left-handed: Left-hand ViewModel in Counter-Strike 2 explained

The switch ViewModel command was not present during the launch of CS2, limiting players to playing with weapons in the right hand. However, Valve have already added it to the game, so here’s how to use the left-handed ViewModel in Counter-Strike 2.

CS2 was released in September 2023, and as soon as it came out, many players noticed that some features were missing, such as the ‘ViewModel switch.’ This command allows players to switch weapons from right hand to left and vice versa to make the most of every pixel on the screen.

In the last game update, devs have finally added it, so find out how to use the ‘ViewModel’ command in CS2.

How to use CS2 left-hand ViewModel

In order to switch hands with any weapon in CS2, simply press ‘H’. This is the default key, however, you can change the bind to any other in the settings menu.

This feature hasn’t been available since the launch of Counter-Strike 2, however, due to the request of many players, and pros, it was added in the April 25 update.

This command was introduced as a new game feature. This way, players won’t have to input any command to switch the weapon to the left hand as was the case in CSGO.

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