How To Remove Bots In CS2: Full Guide For Practice

If you want to play a custom match or practice in Counter-Strike 2 (CS2), removing bots is often the first step. Bots are useful for training, but they can get in the way if you want to explore the map or try out smokes and weapons without distractions.

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This simple guide will show you how to remove all bots in CS2 and control their behavior using console commands.

How to Enable Developer Console in CS2

Before using any commands, you need to enable the developer console:

Open CS2.
Go to Settings.
Click on the Game tab.
Find “Enable Developer Console (~)” and set it to “Yes”.

Now you can use the tilde key ~ to open the console while playing.

Steps to Remove All Bots in CS2

Follow these quick steps to remove bots:

Start CS2 and go to Offline with Bots.
Choose your map and load the game.
Pick a team (Terrorist or Counter-Terrorist).
Press ~ to open the console.

Type this command:
nginx
CopyEdit
sv_cheats 1

This allows you to use special cheat commands in offline mode.

Next, enter:
nginx
CopyEdit
bot_kick

This removes all bots from both teams.

Now you have a bot-free environment to practice or test.

Extra Bot Commands in CS2

Here are some extra commands if you want more control over the bots:

Command	What It Does
bot_kick_t	Kicks all Terrorist-side bots
bot_kick_ct	Kicks all Counter-Terrorist bots
bot_kick [bot_name]	Kicks a specific bot by name
bot_stop 1	Freezes all bots in place
bot_place	Places a bot where your crosshair is aiming
bot_difficulty 0-3	Sets bot skill level (0 is easy, 3 is hard)