mp_maxrounds Command Help & Examples

Console commands can have a massive impact on your performance in Counter-Strike. They have been designed by the game developers so that you can customize your own basic game settings – such as view, speed, chat, and all sorts… according to how you prefer to play.

So, if you’re looking to change the round limit settings in CS, we’ve got you covered. Here, we are going to take a look at the CS2 and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive command: mp_maxrounds and various other commands to give you control over your gaming experience.

The CSGO Round Limit Command

The command you need to enter into your console is:

• Command: mp_maxrounds <Amount>

Compatibility:

This command works in both Counter-Strike Global Offensive and CS2.

About the Command

The mp_maxrounds command basically sets the maximum number of rounds that the server will play before restarting.

Syntax

• Command: mp_maxrounds < Amount>: where the number you enter in < Amount> specifies the maximum number of rounds that the server will play before it restarts.

Additional Command Information

• Is Cheat Mode Required? No
• Is it a Client or Server Command? Client
• What is the Default Value? 24

mp_maxrounds Examples

Let’s take a look at some examples of how the command might work:

• Example 1: mp_maxrounds 30
  • This command sets the maximum number of rounds the server will play to 30.
• Example 2: mp_maxrounds 16
  • This command sets the maximum number of rounds for a match to 16. After reaching 16 rounds, the game will restart.

How To Change The Round Limit In Counter-Strike

If you have never changed the console commands before, then first things first, you’ll need to know how to actually go about changing it:

To adjust the round limit settings in CS2, simply follow these steps:

1. Enable console commands: Open the main Settings menu and open up the ‘Game Settings’. Then, select ‘Yes’ next to the ‘Enable Developer Console’ tab. Finally, confirm it by clicking ‘Apply’.
2. Next, assign a key to open the console: Return to the main Settings menu and go to where it says ‘Keyboard and Mouse settings’. Click the ‘Toggle Console; option and pick your preferred key to bring up the command input box. Again, confirm your choice by clicking ‘Apply’.
3. Enter the command you want in the game: Press your chosen key to open the console and type “mp_maxrounds <number of rounds>” to set a round limit (the maximum number you can choose is 36).

If needed, you can type “mp_ignore_round_win_conditions” if you want to keep on playing after you reach the round limit.

Changing the Round Time Limit in CS:GO

As well as the above commands, you might also want to increase the round time if you are looking for either an infinite round time or you want a longer round duration, which again, you can do in the basic settings.

The default round time limit in CS2 is 1 minute and 55 seconds. This is basically the Amount of time the terrorist team has to either plant the bomb or wipe out the entire CT team. If the terrorists fail to plant the bomb within this period, the CT team will win the round. However, if the terrorist does plant the bomb, the timer will then freeze, and a 40-second countdown will begin. This extra time can extend the total round duration to over two minutes.

The reason for this specific time limit is so to make sure the fast-paced, explosive nature of CS2 rounds is maintained. Despite the short round times, in specific game modes – like competitive mode, matches can go way over 30 minutes, making each competitive game a sequence of brief, intense rounds.

While the default round time is great for competitive play, it’s not ideal for practice or training sessions. Fortunately, the developer console commands let you adjust the round time in CS2 on your own server. With the right commands, you can even set unlimited round time, which is great for practising and improving your skills in the game.

How To Change the Round Time With a Console Command

To enter the console commands that let you change the round time limit in CS, simply follow these steps and use the following command:

1. Enable console commands: Similar to above, open the main Settings menu, head over to Game Settings’ and select ‘Yes’ beside the ‘Enable Developer Console tab. Then click on ‘Apply’.
2. Assign a key to open the console: If you haven’t already done so, return to the main Settings menu and go to ‘Keyboard and Mouse settings. Click the ‘Toggle Console’ option, choose which key you want to use to bring up the command input box and confirm it by clicking ‘Apply’.
3. Enter the command in the game: Type “mp_roundtime <time in minutes>” to set the round length. For example, mp_roundtime 60 would extend the round time to 60 minutes

You also have the option to type “mp_round_restart_delay <time in seconds>” which sets the time before the start of the next round.

Getting Unlimited Round Time In CS

Before you try to modify the round time and set infinite round time on your server, make sure you have the developer console enabled in the game settings. Once that’s done, you can use following commands to adjust the round time or simply modify it to suit your needs.

To do this, you’ll need to open the developer console while on your server and type the following command:

• sv_cheats 1

The sv_cheats command is necessary if you want to enable custom console commands that allow you to modify round time.

After you have enabled cheats, you can then start changing the round time- as well as other options such as the round limit, buy time, defuse time, and more. Basically, console commands will let you adjust virtually any aspect of your server.

To modify the round time in CS2, use the following command:

• mp_roundtime [time in minutes]

For example, entering mp_roundtime 30 will set a single round in your server to last 30 minutes. The maximum time limit for a single round is 60 minutes, but you can keep resetting and extending this timeframe, effectively allowing for infinite round time.

In addition to mp_roundtime, you can use other commands to change specific time settings of the match:

• mp_roundtime_defuse: Changes how long the CT team has to defuse the bomb -for example, mp_roundtime_defuse 60 will give them 60 minutes.
• mp_roundtime_hostage: Will set how long the CT team has to rescue hostages on the map – for example, mp_roundtime_hostage 60 would set it to 60 minutes.
• mp_buytime: This changes the Amount of time you have to purchase weapons and equipment at the beginning of each round.

These commands are great because they give you complete control over the various time limits and other settings on your server, so you get the best possible experience for your needs.

Conclusion

Ultimately, being able to change round limit and time settings in CS using all the different console commands we looked at above means that you can tailor-make your gameplay experience depending on what you’re after. So, if you want to spend longer playing … or training, time is in your hands.

CS Round Limit Command FAQs

What is the command to set the maximum number of rounds in CS?

You can use the command mp_maxrounds < Amount> to set the maximum number of rounds in a match.

What is the default value for the round limit?

The default value for mp_maxrounds is set at 24.

Can I change the round time limit?

Yes, you can change the round time limit by using the command mp_roundtime <time in minutes>.

How do I enable the developer console to use these commands?

Open up the main Settings menu, head over to ‘Game Settings’, and enable the Developer Console. You can also assign a key for it in the ‘Keyboard and Mouse’ settings.

What is the maximum round time I can set?

The maximum round time you can set is 60 minutes, but you can also reset it for unlimited time if necessary.