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How to Change the Game Mode on Your Counter-Strike 2 Server

Change game mode on a Counter-Strike 2 server

1 min read
Apr 3, 2026

  1. Open dashboard
    Open the dashboard of your server.

  2. Open settings
    Navigate to the Settings.

  3. Select gamemode
    Select the desired game mode from the Gamemode dropdown.

  4. Restart the server
    Save the setting and restart your server.

Available game modes

Game Mode Description
competitive Classic 5v5 ranked match
wingman 2v2 on smaller maps
casual Relaxed gameplay with larger teams
deathmatch Free deathmatch without rounds
custom Custom game mode
Written byEmeraldHost Team
Last updated on Apr 3, 2026 Edit on GitHub

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