Does say require sv_cheats?

No, say 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 in competitive?

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

💬 CommunicationMultiplayer Safe

DescriptionSend a message to all players

sv_cheatsNot required

say <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 into the console and press Enter.

Send a message to all players. This command works in all game modes including competitive. Browse the full CS2 console command list, or bake this one into a config with the autoexec generator, bind generator or practice config generator.

What does say do in CS2?: Send a message to all players
Does say require sv_cheats?: No, say 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 in competitive?: Yes, say works in competitive matchmaking and all other game modes. It is a client-side command that does not require sv_cheats.