What is the name of Counter-Strike 2’s official in-game replay system?

Counter-Strike 2’s official in-game replay system is called demo playback.

Counter-Strike records matches as demo files rather than saving ordinary video footage. Demo playback lets players review a recorded match from different viewpoints, inspect rounds, and study movement, positioning, utility usage, and decisions.

A demo is not the same as a rendered video. It stores gameplay data that the game client recreates, which allows viewers to change perspective and examine events from multiple angles. Professional teams and analysts use demos to prepare for opponents and identify tactical patterns.

Players may also encounter demos in older Counter-Strike versions, because replay analysis has long been part of the series. The terminology “demo playback” refers to the game’s replay function, while a live spectator broadcast is a separate viewing experience.