Lots of players willing to improve will tend to do solo practice, whether it’s figuring out new smoke lineups or learning how to place their crosshairs and aim.
When players load into a private server to practice, they usually use the mp_roundtime CS2 command to extend the round duration and make it longer. If these players do not change the round time, every round will end in 2 minutes, hindering their practice sessions since the round will restart and send them back to spawn.
In this guide, we’ll explain the definition of the mp_roundtime command, how to use it, and include real examples to help you understand the command better.
What is the mp_roundtime Command?
The default round timer is close to 2 minutes and can be changed to more by using this command. Keep in mind that the mp_roundtime command only works on private servers!
Usually, players look to increase the round time to practice in their private servers. The maximum round timer is 60 minutes.
Alternatively, others may want to decrease the round timer if they play a mini-game with their friends.
How to Use the mp_roundtime Command
If you want to input the mp_roundtime command, you must have your developer console enabled and be loaded into your private server.
There are two types of mp_roundtime commands:
- mp_roundtime_defuse (for Bomb Defusal game modes)
- mp_roundtime_hostage (for Hostage Rescue game modes)
On most common maps, such as Mirage, Dust II, and Inferno, you play in the Bomb Defusal game mode. On maps like Office or Agency, you play in the Hostage Rescue game mode.
To use the command using the console, follow the steps below:
- Press the “~” key on your keyboard to open the console
- Type in the command mp_roundtime_defuse “#”
- Hit your Enter key
- Once completed, you must restart the game to apply the changes.
- To restart the game, type in the command mp_restartgame 1
The game will restart, wiping the current game score and returning it to 0-0. Make sure you input this combination of commands before you begin your session.
Examples on How to Use the mp_roundtime Command
Here are a few examples of how the mp_roundtime command can be utilized.
Changing Round Timer On Bomb Defusal Maps
The mp_roundtime command is mainly used to increase the round timer, usually since a player wants to practice lineups or positions on different maps.
In this example, I will change the round timer to 60 minutes, which is the maximum. Here is a step-by-step example of increasing the round timer:
- Load into a Bomb Defusal map in your private server
- Open your developer console by pressing “~”
- Type in the command mp_roundtime_defuse 60 and hit Enter
- Now, the game must be restarted to apply the new round timer
- Finally, input the command mp_restartgame 1 and hit Enter
After finishing the procedures, the game will restart and begin with each round lasting for 60 minutes. You can change the value from 0 to 60. If you want each round to last 10 minutes, use the command mp_roundtime_defuse 10.
You must restart the game to apply the changes, or the round timer will not change. You do not need the sv_cheats 1 command to change the round timer, as it is not a cheat command.
Changing Round Timer On Hostage Rescue Maps
On Hostage Rescue maps, the steps to changing the round timer are very similar.
For this example, I will change the round timer to 15 minutes on a Hostage Rescue map. Here is a step-by-step example of how to do it:
- Load into a Hostage Rescue map in your private server
- Open your developer console by pressing “~”
- Type in the command mp_roundtime_hostage 15 and hit Enter
- Now, the game must be restarted to apply the new round timer
- Finally, input the command mp_restartgame 1 and hit Enter
Like the Bomb Defusal example, the game must be restarted to apply all changes. You can adjust the round timer to however long you want by changing the number value at the end of the command.
That’s all you need to know about the mp_roundtime command! It is mainly used by players who want to practice on their private servers.