host_timescale

In this article, we’ll explain what this command does, how to use it, and show you some examples of what you can do with it.

What is the Command host_timescale for CS2 and CS:GO?

It is a special command that alters the speed of the server, allowing you to make it as slow or as fast as you wish. The values for the command start at 0 and you can increase them as necessary.

Because this command works at server level, it will alter the speed of movements, recoil, sprays, nades, etc. of all players. Hence, it will affect all aspects of the match.

The command host_timescale is set at “1” by default, which means the game runs at normal speed. If you change it to “2”, resulting in the command host_timescale 2, then the game would run 100% faster.

This command requires you to enable sv_cheats to sv_cheats 1, because it directly alters the mechanics of the game. Furthermore, you can only use it in private matches, as most servers won’t allow it.

Therefore, it’s a fun command you can use when playing with your friends or for training purposes. However, it’s banned on most servers and a no-go for competitive matches. 

How to Use the host_timescale Command in CS2 and CS:GO

Here is how you can use the CS GO timescale command in only 5 steps:

1. Press the key “~” to launch the console
2. Decide how fast or how slow you want to make the game
3. Type in the command host_timescale “#”
4. Press enter
5. Enjoy your new gameplay experience

Just replace “#” with the speed you want.

The command works the same in both CS2 and CS:GO. Just open the console, type the command, and the game will change immediately.

To learn more about how to use the host_timescale command in CS2 and CS:GO, read on in the next section.

Examples on How to Use the host_timescale Command

Here you have practical examples on how you can use this command in CS:GO and CS2, depending on the results you want to achieve.

Make the game very slow

To make the game extremely slow, you’ll want to use the command like this: host_timescale 0.2. This will slow down the game by 80%, resulting in a very sluggish gameplay experience.

If it’s too slow for you, you can try instead host_timescale 0.3 or host_timescale 0.4, which will make the game 70% and 60% slower respectively.

Make the game slow

If you want to make the game slow, you only need to type in the command like this: host_timescale 0.5. It will slash the server speed to 50%.

If you want to make it only slightly slower, you can try commands such as host_timescale 0.7, host_timescale 0.8 and host_timescale 0.9.

Make the game 2x times faster

If you would like to make the server speed two times faster, you only need to type in the command like this: host_timescale 2.0. The movements, nades, recoil and everything else will be 100% faster.

Make the game crazy fast

To make the game incredibly fast, enter a high value after the command. For instance, you could try using host_timescale 5.0 to speed up the game by 5 times, resulting in an extremely rapid pace.

Reset the server speed to default

To restore the server speed back to its default setting, just type host_timescale 1 in the console. This will return the game to its normal speed.