How to Remove Bots
Players often turn to bots as a practical way to improve their skills or to get ready for a match in Counter-Strike 2. However, those focusing on practicing specific strategies—such as lining up smoke grenades—may find these AI opponents more of a distraction than a benefit.
When joining different practice or game lobbies, bots are frequently added to servers by default. For those looking to create a bot-free environment, there are a range of console commands available that allow complete control over which, and how many, bots are present during private sessions.
Commands to Remove Bots in CS2
To manage bots in CS2, players need to enable the developer console and activate cheats using sv_cheats 1. Once this is set up, several commands become available to control bot presence in the match. The developer console can be enabled through game settings by selecting “Yes” for the console option.
Key Bot Commands:
| Command | Function |
|---|---|
| bot_kick | Removes all bots from the server |
| bot_kick ct | Removes only Counter-Terrorist bots |
| bot_kick t | Removes only Terrorist bots |
| bot_add t | Adds a bot to the Terrorist team |
| bot_add ct | Adds a bot to the Counter-Terrorist team |
Players can quickly adjust the teams by entering these commands as needed. These controls are useful for setting up specific practice scenarios, whether clearing out all bots or modifying team sizes. Using the appropriate commands, it’s simple to tailor matches to particular training preferences or testing needs.
