How to Kick Bots in CS2

While bots in Counter-Strike 2 serve their purpose for practice sessions, they often can't match the dynamics of real players. This comprehensive guide will show you how to effectively manage and remove bots using simple console commands.

Initial Setup Requirements

1. Enable Developer Console

1. Launch CS2

2. Navigate to Settings

3. Open Game Settings

4. Find "Enable Developer Console"

5. Set to "Yes" in the dropdown menu

2. Configure Console Key

1. Go to Settings > Keyboard/Mouse

2. Scroll to bottom

3. Locate "Toggle Console"

4. Set your preferred key (default is tilde ~)

Essential Bot Removal Commands

Core Commands

• bot_kick all // Removes all bots from the game

• bot_kick ct // Kicks only Counter-Terrorist bots

• bot_kick t // Kicks only Terrorist bots

Advanced Server Controls

• mp_limitteams 1 // Prevents bots from rejoining

• mp_autoteambalance 0 // Disables automatic team balancing

• bot_quota X // Sets specific number of bots (X = desired number)

Managing Bots in Private Servers

Step-by-Step Process

1. Join your private server or one with admin privileges

2. Open the developer console

3. Enter mp_limitteams 1 to prevent bot rejoining

4. Use bot_kick all to remove existing bots

5. (Optional) Set mp_autoteambalance 0 to prevent auto-balancing

Additional Control Commands

• mp_limitteams 0 // Re-enables bot rejoining

• mp_autoteambalance 1 // Restores default team balancing

• bot_kick name // Removes specific bot by name

• bot_kick number // Kicks bots of specific difficulty (1-3)

Best Practices & Tips

1. For Practice Sessions:

   • Use bot_quota to maintain a specific number of opponents

   • Combine with difficulty settings for better practice

2. For Custom Maps:

   • Apply mp_limitteams 1 first to prevent bot interference

   • Use bot_kick all at round start for clean gameplay

3. For Team Practice:

   • Use selective team kicks (bot_kick ct or bot_kick t)

   • Maintain balance with mp_autoteambalance settings

Common Issues & Solutions

1. Bots Keep Returning:

   • Ensure mp_limitteams 1 is active

   • Check if mp_autoteambalance is set to 0

2. Console Commands Not Working:

   • Verify developer console is enabled

   • Confirm you have admin privileges on the server

   • Check for correct command syntax

Managing bots in CS2 is straightforward once you understand the basic console commands. Whether you're practicing alone or setting up custom matches with friends, these commands give you complete control over your game environment.