Download CS 1.6 for Linux: Play Counter-Strike 1.6 on Linux

Here’s a straightforward guide on how to download and install CS 1.6 on Linux with a GUI interface using WineHQ. This guide will help you set up CS 1.6 on Debian, Ubuntu, and other Linux distributions.

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Step 1: Download the CS 1.6 Installer

1. Open your browser and go to originalcs16.com.
2. Find the download link for Counter-Strike 1.6 Original. This will download the Counter-Strike_1.6_Original.exe file.
3. Save it in a familiar location, such as your Downloads folder.

 

Step 2: Install WineHQ

To play Windows games on Linux, we’ll need to install WineHQ. This allows CS 1.6 to run on Linux.

1. Open your Terminal (you can find this in your applications menu).
2. Add Wine’s repository:
   • Open Software & Updates from your applications menu.
   • Go to the Other Software tab, and add the WineHQ repository. Alternatively, you can do this from the Terminal.

Step 3: Install CS 1.6 Using Wine (GUI)

1. In your file manager (e.g., Files on Ubuntu), navigate to the Downloads folder where Counter-Strike_1.6_Original.exe is located.
2. Right-click the Counter-Strike_1.6_Original.exe file and select Open with Wine Windows Program Loader.
3. Follow the installation instructions that appear. This should be similar to a Windows setup, but Wine will handle it on Linux.

Step 4: Launch CS 1.6 on Linux

1. After installation, navigate to Program Files in the Wine folder to locate CS 1.6 client (hl.exe in your case). On most systems, it should be here:
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   ~/.wine/drive_c/Program Files (x86)/Counter-Strike/
   To get there through the GUI, press Ctrl+H to show hidden files and open the .wine folder.
2. Open hl.exe or Counter-Strike.bat using Wine by double-clicking it.

Tips

• CS 1.6 for Linux should perform well if you have the latest Wine version.
• This is one of the easiest ways for a CS download for Linux and installation.
• If you have display issues, you can adjust Wine settings by opening Wine Configuration from your applications menu.

Enjoy CS 1.6 on Linux and happy gaming!