Small regional qualifiers or cups that took place during the player break. How to Play This File
In the Counter-Strike ecosystem, a .dem file is a recorded replay of a match. Unlike a video file, it contains the raw game data. When you play it back within the game engine, you can: Switch between any player's perspective.
This filename follows the standard naming convention for , specifically those automatically recorded by servers or third-party platforms like FACEIT or ESEA. 2023-01-04_20-41_de_nuke.dem
Open the console ( ~ ) and type playdemo 2023-01-04_20-41_de_nuke .
Use "Free Look" to fly around the map and analyze positioning. Toggle X-ray to see player outlines through walls. Small regional qualifiers or cups that took place
Based on the metadata in the title, this file represents a match played on the map on January 4, 2023, at 8:41 PM . 🎮 Match Overview: de_nuke.dem Date: January 4, 2023 Time: 20:41 (8:41 PM) Map: Nuke ( de_nuke ) Format: Digital Evidence Match (DEM) file What is a .dem file?
Use Shift + F2 to open the demo playback UI to skip rounds or change speed. When you play it back within the game
Move the file to your CS installation folder: ...\Steam\steamapps\common\Counter-Strike Global Offensive\csgo . Launch the game.