Key differences between CS2 and CS:GO include: Game Engine: CS2 uses the Source 2 game engine, offering better visuals and effects. CS:GO used the original Source engine for over 11 years.

If CS2 won't launch, the problem might be hiding in your game's files, particularly a damaged or missing exe file. Damaged or lost game files can cause various launch issues. There's a straightforward solution: – check the integrity of your missing game files within the program files folder.