Most Useful Counter-Strike 2 Console Commands (2023)

Counter-Strike 2 Limited Test is being enjoyed by a lot of players and Valve is sending out more invites with each passing day to eligible candidates. This not only allows more community members to experience the overall gameplay but also improves the game as developers get to work on fixing bugs across the board.

To get the most out of the Counter-Strike 2 Limited Test, players will need to customize certain settings and modify them using console commands. Some of them carried over from CS:GO whereas others have undergone minor changes.

Here are some of the best and most useful console commands for Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) Limited Test.

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Best Counter-Strike 2 Console Commands (2023) – Complete Guide

Similar to CS:GO, even CS2 is going to be a highly customizable competitive shooter, giving players access to a variety of game settings via the console commands.

Check out all the Counter-Strike 2 console commands listed below, what they do, and how to use them. This will provide a holistic idea of which ones can be beneficial to your system and improve the overall gameplay.

Best Counter-Strike 2 Console Commands: Game Performance

cq_netgraph 1

This command reveals information like FPS, ping, tick rate, and more via an additional display in the top right corner of the screen.

cl_showfps 1

This command displays live information about FPS and allows players to track how the system is functioning.

The 1 can be replaced by 2, 3, 4, and 5 for different information metrics.

fps_max [X]

This command will help in limiting the FPS of the system.

When set to 0 it signifies that no limit has been set.

r_dynamic [X]

This command allows players to turn on or switch off the dynamic lighting effect in CS2.

The value can be adjusted between 0 (off) to 1 (on).

bind [action] [key]

This command can be used to bind a specific action to a certain key.

+cl_show_team_equipment

This command can be used to see the weapons and utility of teammates above their heads.

voice_modenable

This command will both enable and disable voice chat in the game.

voice_scale [X]

This command helps in adjusting the volume of your teammates across voice chat.

The value can be adjusted between 0 to 1.

voice_mute / voice_unmute [Player Name]

This command will mute or unmute a specific player be it a teammate or opponent.

Alternatively, ‘all command’ can be used in place of a player name to mute or unmute everyone on the server.

disconnect

This command will instantly disconnect a player from the server place them in the main menu.

quit

This command will immediately close CS2 and return the player to the desktop.

clear

This command will clear all text from the developer console.

Best Counter-Strike 2 Console Commands: Launch Settings

-novid

This command allows players to skip the video from playing when CS2 is launched and loads the main menu faster.

-high

This command ensures that CS2 is given high priority when it comes to CPU usage.

-nojoy

This command disables joystick input which inturn helps in reduced RAM usage.

Best Counter-Strike 2 Console Commands: Interface

settingshud_scaling [X]

This command will rescale the HUD in CS2.

The value can be anything between 0.5 to 0.95.

cl_drawhud 0

This will remove the entire HUD in CS2.

In order for this command to work, cheats need to be enabled using sv_cheats 1.

cl_reload_hud

This command will reload the HUD while also resetting all scales and borders.

viewmodel_fov [X]

This command allows player to set their Field of View (FoV).

Some other commands that should be used in tandem are viewmodel_offset_x [X], viewmodel_offset_y [X], and viewmodel_offset_z [X].

Best Counter-Strike 2 Console Commands: Practice

sv_cheats 1

This command enabled cheat mode in CS2 and allows the use of several other commands.

It is only available in custom games and private servers.

noclip

This command allows players to fly around and pass through obstacles including the floor.

It requires the sv_cheats command to be turned on before in order to be used.

sv_infinite_ammo 1

This command allows players to use infinite ammo.

sv_rethrow_last_grenade

This command allows forces the game to throw the last grenade once again.

kill

This command Instantly kills your character.

god

This command makes a player invulnerable to damage.

mp_c4timer

This command determines the number of seconds it will take for the C4 to explode after it is armed. 

bot_add_ct / bot_add_t

This command adds a CT or T bot to the game.

bot_kick

This command instantly kicks all bots from the game or server.

bot_mimic [X]

This command allows players to move a bot around by copying the inputs.

The value can be 1 (Start) or 0 (Stop).

bot_stop 1

This command instantly stops the movement of all bots.

bot_place

This command places a new bot exactly where the player is looking.

bot_crouch

This command instantly makes all the bots crouch.

kick [Player Name]

This command instantly removes a specific player be it a teammate or opponent from the server.

launch_warmup_map [Map Name]

This command will load a specific map in warmup mode. 

map [Map Name]

This command will load a specific map.

changelevel [Map code]

This command will change the map in a practice server. For eg, inferno will be de_inferno.

mp_restartgame 1

This command will instantly restart the match.

mp_respawn_on_death_ct 1 / mp_respawn_on_death_t 1

This command allows players to respawn instantly after dying.

mp_roundtime 60

This command extends the round time to an hour or 60 minutes.

mp_buytime 60000, mp_buy_anywhere 1

This commmand allows players to buy weapons or items at any time, anywhere on the map.

mp_maxmoney 65535, mp_startmoney 65535

This command gives players enough money to purchase everything.

r_drawOtherModels 2

This command enables players to see the outline of enemies and bots through surfaces.

Best Counter-Strike 2 Console Commands: Crosshair

sensitivity [X]

This command allows players to set the sensitivity of their mouse.

cl_crosshaircolor [X]

This command allows players to adjust the color of the crosshair.

The value can be anything between 1 to 4.

cl_crosshaircolor 5

This command allows players to set a custom color for the crosshair.

It should be following be these three commands: cl_crosshaircolor_r [XXX], cl_crosshaircolor_g [XXX], cl_crosshaircolor_b [XXX].

cl_crosshairstyle [X]

This command allows players to adjust the type of crosshair they want to use.

The value can be anything between 1 to 4.

cl_crosshairsize [x]

This command allows players to adjust the size of the crosshair.

cl_crosshairgap [x]

This command allows players to adjust the amount of space between the bars of the crosshair.

cl_crosshairthickness [x]

This command allows players to adjust the thickness of the bars of the crosshair.

How to Enable Console in Counter-Strike 2?

Console Commands are an integral part of any old, new, and upcoming Counter-Strike player. It is a tool that allows players to tinker around with a lot of developer options that may or may not be present along with the usual game settings.

Before moving ahead, players with access to Counter-Strike 2 will need to first enable the Console by opening ‘Settings’ and going to the ‘Game’ tab. Here they will come across an option ‘Enable Developer Console (~)’.

Once done, players will be able to input any Console Command by simply pressing ‘Tilde’ or ‘~’.

These are some of the best Counter-Strike 2 console commands to use in 2023 which will help you get the best possible performance in the game, utilizing your system efficiently without facing any major issues. However, do try these one at a time just to be safe and in case any problem arises simply retract that particular setting.

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