CS2: Bots Keep Getting Kicked

Picture this. You and your friends are thinking of trying out some new strategies, and to do so, you all join a custom game with bots. However, as soon as the game starts, all the bots just straight up vanish. That's right, they all get kicked from the game without you, the host, doing anything to make this happen.

If bots keep getting kicked in your CS2 custom games, then you simply have to insert a specific command. However, which command you actually have to enter can vary from player to player. Therefore, we'll be going through all the potential commands you should use if you want to stop bots from getting kicked.

Below, you'll find multiple fixes you can potentially use to ensure bots stop getting kicked in CS2.

What is the Purpose of CS2 Bots?

Before we go through what you have to do to ensure bots aren't kicked from your custom games, it might be a good idea to explain what purpose bots serve in CS2. After all, CS2 is a multiplayer game and as such should be played with and against other players, right?

Well, when playing against bots in custom games, players have the opportunity to practice their skills, test new strategies, or simply enjoy a more casual experience. Bots can be adjusted to different difficulty levels, allowing players of varying skill levels to find suitable opponents. This flexibility makes bots a valuable addition to custom games, as they provide a consistent and readily available source of challenge and entertainment.

Additionally, bots can be utilized as training tools for players looking to improve their gameplay. They can be programmed to simulate specific scenarios, such as practicing aim and reflexes or rehearsing coordinated team strategies. By engaging with bots in custom games, players have the freedom to experiment, learn, and refine their skills without the pressures and uncertainties of playing with or against human opponents.

How To Stop Bots From Getting Kicked in CS2

Now, as we mentioned above, there are actually a couple of console commands you can use to ensure your bots stop getting kicked from custom games. However, keep in mind that you have to first enable console commands in CS2. To do so:

1. Launch CS2 and locate the Settings menu, then click on it.
2. Head to the Game category of the settings at the top.
3. In the first section, locate the Enable Developer Console setting.
4. Press on the dropdown option, then click Yes.

With this done, you can now very easily bring up the console command menu by simply pressing the ~ key on your keyboard.

Which CS2 Console Commands Do You Have to Enter

Now that you know how to bring up the console command menu, the next thing to do is to actually enter the required console commands. Below are all the console commands you should try to fix your situation as well as what exactly they do.

• mp_autobalance 0: This specific console command removes the requirement to balance team members. Therefore, even if you have a greater number of bots on one team than humans on the other, it won't kick the extra bots out to balance the teams.
• bot_quota_mode competitive/0: Here's another console command that seems to very commonly fix the issue of bots getting kicked. Basically, you want to first enter the command bot_quota_mode competitive to see if it works. If it doesn't, then try bot_quota_mode 0. This will remove the limit on the number of bots you can add to a server.
• bot_add: If bots continue to get kicked in your CS2 custom games, then try entering this specific command to manually add the number of bots you want while the game is going on.

Other commands you can input to see if they work are:

• mp_limitteams 0
• mp_autoteambalance 0
• bot_join_after_player 0
• bot_quota 0
• bot_stop 0

Other Reasons Bots Might be Getting Kicked

If bots continue to get kicked from your CS2 custom games regardless of what console command you input, there might be an alternative reason. \\

Naturally, the biggest reason can potentially be your internet. If you feel as though your internet isn't as fast as it should be or if you get server problems, consider adding a friend and letting them host the custom game for you. If the bots don't get kicked with the other players as host, then you found the cause of your problem.

Alternatively, it's also possible that the CS2 servers might be facing issues that cause certain game modes to behave weirdly. To ensure this isn't the case, we recommend you check the current status of the Valve servers.

Of course, this is all assuming that bots in your games are getting kicked. If they instead don't move or don't spawn at all, then here's what to do if bots don't move/spawn in CS2.