While most players use the buy menu to get weapons, you can also grab guns from the ground during a match. Surprisingly, many beginner players aren’t sure how to do it. If you’ve been wondering the same, this guide will show you exactly how to pick up weapons in CS2.
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A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Pick Up Guns in CS2
When a player dies in CS2, their weapon drops to the ground, and you have a couple of ways to pick it up. If you’re not carrying the same weapon type, your character will automatically collect it by walking over. But if you’re already holding a similar weapon, you’ll need to swap it out manually. To make sure you understand exactly how it works, follow these detailed steps:
Method 1: Automatic Pickup
- Step 1: Make sure you don’t have the same type of weapon (primary or secondary) as the one you want to pick up.
- Step 2: If you’re holding a similar weapon, press the drop key, “G” by default, to remove it from your inventory.
- Step 3: Walk over the dropped weapon, and your character will automatically pick it up.
Method 2: Manual Swap
- Step 1: Stand next to the weapon you want to pick up and look directly at it.
- Step 2: If you’re holding a similar weapon, a prompt will appear to press “E” (the default swap key). Press it to pick up the new weapon.
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Conclusion
If you spot a better weapon on the ground in CS2, it’s usually worth picking up. Just be cautious and check your surroundings—grabbing a gun at the wrong moment can leave you vulnerable to nearby enemies.
