When hosting your own Counter-Strike 2 server, you need to select a gamemode to use. These range from competitive to fun casual modes, including even custom ones. It all depends on your desired configuration for the multiplayer server. In this quick Apex Hosting guide, we’ll show you how to change gamemodes on your CS2 server 👏
Changing Gamemodes
- Head towards your Apex server panel and stop the server.
- Navigate to
Server Configuration > Customizations.
- Click the dropdown list for
Game Modeand select an option.
- Return to the main panel and start the server.
Gamemode Types
| Mode | Description |
|---|---|
| Casual | Relaxed 10v10 gameplay featuring automatic body armor, disabled team collision, and boosted round rewards. |
| Competitive | Classic 5v5 MR12 match structure with full team collision, friendly fire, and standard economy settings. |
| Deathmatch | Fast-paced action featuring instant respawns and random weapon selections. This is ideal for warmups and aiming practice. |
| Wingman | High-intensity 2v2 tactical play restricted to single-bombsite map variants with a condensed economy. |
| Custom | Allows server administrators to load custom map configs, Workshop maps, or modified game rules via server.cfg. |
CS2 Server Customization
Changing the game mode on your CS2 server allows you to quickly adapt your server to fit any playstyle or event. Whether setting up a competitive game for organized matches or a deathmatch server for aim training, switching modes is seamless. If you encounter any issues with map compatibility or server settings during the process, feel free to reach out to our 24/7 support team for assistance.
