How To Kick Bots In CS2

Bots are amazing at being moving targets when you want to practice. However, you may want to remove all bots from the game to try different mechanics like testing smokes. Luckily, you can delete CS2 bots, and here’s how you can accomplish that.

Step 1: Activate the Developer Console

To kick bots in CS2, you need to enable the Developer Console. This allows you to input different commands to alter the game. Start by launching CS2 and opening Settings. Next, select Game Settings and find the option “Enable Developer Console”. Enable that by setting the option to Yes from the drop-down menu.

Step 2: Access the Developer Console

After enabling the Developer Console, you can access it at any time. Press the tilde key (~), beneath the Escape key. This allows you to open the Console Window to type commands to alter game settings, including removing bots in CS2. You can change the key to open the console in your control settings.

Step 3: Use the Kick Command to Get Rid of Bots

It’s time to give commands now that the console is open. Depending on your needs, you may use any of the following commands to get rid of bots:

• Bot_kick: If you want to remove all bots from your current game, use this command to kick everyone and give you a clean server.
• Bot_kick t / ct: Kick bots according to your preference, whether in the terrorist or counterterrorist team.

These commands allow you to manage bots effectively, ensuring a more enjoyable gameplay experience without AI distractions.

Additional Tips for Deleting Bots in CS2

Apart from these basic commands, a few more tips can make bot management in CS2 much more convenient. Firstly, you need to know about the command “mp_limitteams 1”. This command is useful when you play with friends and do not wish the bots to rejoin the match after being kicked. Lastly, set “bot_quota 0”, so that the number of bots in a game is permanently set to zero until you allow it to change at your discretion. This method assures that unwanted AI doesn’t ruin your practice sessions or custom matches.

Another useful tip is using “bot_add”, which adds the required number of bots into the game. For example, after removing the bots, you can type “bot_add ct” or “bot_add t” if you want a bot for practicing.

Complete List of Commands to Kick Bots in CS2

There are a lot of commands that alter the number, behavior, and difficulty of bots in CS2. Here’s a complete list you need to control these bots in your game:

• sv_cheats 1: You must first enter this command since it allows all commands to function properly. The following commands below can be entered one at a time after this command. Using this command is the first step towards removing all bots from CS2.
• bot_kick [name]: Removes a specific bot by name.
• mp_limitteams 1: This command stops bots from joining any team again after removal.
• mp_limitteams 0: Allows bots to rejoin teams.
• mp_autoteambalance 0: Disables automatic balancing of teams.
• mp_autoteambalance 1: Re-enables automatic team balancing.
• bot_quota [number]: Sets the maximum number of bots allowed in a match.
• bot_quota_mode normal: Turns on the default settings for the bot quota.
• bot_difficulty [level]: If you’re still improving and want some opposition, you can adjust the bot’s difficulty instead of kicking it. Use the command bot_difficulty [0-3], where 0 is the easiest and 3 is the most challenging.
• bot_add <t|ct> <difficulty>: Adds a bot to any team you want, Terrorist (t) or Counter-Terrorist (ct). Also, it sets the difficulty of that bot according to your preference. This gives you the ability to diversify bots in teams and have a more realistic experience.
• bot_kill: Kills all the bots in your game instantly.
• bot_stop: Stops or freezes all bots in their places in your match.
• bot_all_weapons: All of the guns in CS2 are randomly used by bots.
• ai_disable 1: Disables the AI for all bots, making them idle.
• notarget: Bots ignore you and behave as if you don’t exist.
• bot_mimic 1: Makes bots mimic your movements; set to 0 to deactivate this feature.
• bot_dont_shoot 1: Prevents bots from shooting. Set to 0 to allow shooting again.

Daniyal Khan

Updated: Nov 25, 2024 17:19

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