Does say_team require sv_cheats?

No, say_team does not require sv_cheats. You can use it freely in any game mode, including competitive matchmaking and official Valve servers.

Can I use say_team in competitive?

Yes, say_team works in competitive matchmaking and all other game modes. It is a client-side command that does not require sv_cheats.

say_team

💬 Communication Multiplayer Safe

Description Send a message to your team only

sv_cheats Not required

say_team <value>

Open the developer console by pressing the tilde key ~. If it does not open, enable it in Settings → Game → Enable Developer Console.

Type say_team into the console and press Enter.

Send a message to your team only. This command works in all game modes including competitive.

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What does say_team do in CS2?: Send a message to your team only
Does say_team require sv_cheats?: No, say_team does not require sv_cheats. You can use it freely in any game mode, including competitive matchmaking and official Valve servers.
Can I use say_team in competitive?: Yes, say_team works in competitive matchmaking and all other game modes. It is a client-side command that does not require sv_cheats.