How to Kick Bots in CS2: A Comprehensive Guide
If you want to play solo or set up a custom game with friends, knowing how to kick bots in CS2 is a must. I'll go through the process step by step, covering all the commands you need.
First make sure you've enabled the developer console in your game settings. Once you've selected your game mode and map press the Tilde key (~) to open the console.
To kick all bots at once simply type "bot_kick" and press Enter.
But to prevent bots from rejoining or auto-balancing you should first type these commands:
- "sv_cheats 1" (enables cheat commands)
- "mp_limitteams 1" (prevents bots from rejoining)
- "mp_autoteambalance 0" (disables auto-balancing)
If you want to be more specific you can kick bots from specific teams by typing "bot_kick ct" for Counter-Terrorists or "bot_kick t" for Terrorists.
Now you have full control over the bots in your CS2 games. Whether you're training, setting up custom games or just having fun you now know how to kick bots in CS2.

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