How to Enable Infinite Warmup in CS2: A Detailed Guide for Players

In CS2, many players avoid jumping into competitive servers without warming up first — whether it's aim practice, movement drills, CS2 grenade training, or just a light session before an intense match. However, the standard warmup time is often too short for proper preparation. So the natural question arises — how do you enable infinite warmup in CS2? Let’s break it down step by step.

Setting up infinite warmup in CS2 using the console

If you're hosting a local server with bots or creating a lobby to play with friends, you can easily customize your warmup:

1. Start a game with bots or invite friends to a lobby.
2. Open the console and enter sv_cheats 1 to enable advanced commands.
3. Remove all bots using bot_kick if they get in the way.
4. Set the warmup time with mp_warmuptime 999999999 — you can enter any large number to make it virtually infinite.
5. Start the warmup with mp_warmup_start.
6. When you're done, end it with mp_warmup_end.

These commands are perfect for personal training: you can refine your aim, test CS2 configs, practice molotovs, adjust CS2 crosshairs, check angles endlessly, or even open CS2 cases without leaving the server.

What if the warmup doesn’t start?

Sometimes, even when entering the right commands, the warmup might not start. Possible causes:

• Game is running in offline mode. Solution: type mp_warmup_do_offline 1.
• Incorrect command sequence. Make sure cheats are enabled before starting warmup.
• A required command was missed. Double-check the list above.

Other warmup options in CS2

If you don’t want to deal with the console, the Steam Workshop offers custom warmup maps — aim maps, reflex trainers, grenade practice and more. These are great for both beginners and CS2 pro players looking to sharpen their skills before big games.

Conclusion

By setting up infinite warmup in CS2, you get a flexible tool for personal practice and testing various scenarios. Don’t be afraid to tweak the settings — progress begins with comfort and a proper warmup.