How To Disable Auto Weapon Switch In CS2/CS:GO

That is why we developed this guide, which explores not only what auto weapon switching is but also how to disable and enable it and the benefits of disabling it. To explore all aspects of this Counter-Strike: Global Offensive feature, dive into this guide and start reading.

The auto weapon switch is a feature that causes your in-game player to automatically pick up a weapon that’s on the ground if the weapons slot is empty. So, you could be focused on your game, firing at opponents with a pistol, accidentally stepping on an automatic rifle, and not only will you pick it up, but the game will switch to that weapon.

In the middle of a game, that can be incredibly distracting as there are different ways of firing with different weapons, so you can easily miss the target and get hit. That being said, as the developer, Valve always enables you to deactivate such features, so you don’t have to bother with it– you can just turn it off.

Disabling the auto weapon switch feature in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is exactly as simple and accessible as you think it is. CS:GO even offers you two different methods you can use to disable this feature, based on whether you prefer going through the menu or through the command console.

Deactivating Through the Settings

Deactivating through the in-game settings is fairly self-explanatory. You just need to follow these steps:

1. Open the menu on the left side of the game screen
2. Click on the Game tab near the top of the screen
3. Click on the drop-down button on the Switch Weapon on Pick Up
4. Change it from Yes to No

Deactivating Through the Command Console

Deactivating this feature through the command console is even simpler than doing it through the settings. You just have to follow these steps:

1. Open the command console by clicking on the ~ button
2. Type in the following command: cl_autowepswitch 0
3. Press ‘Enter’ on your keyboard

When you balance the benefits of disabling the auto weapon switch feature as opposed to the benefits of keeping it active, disabling the auto weapon switch is much more useful. Here are some of the reasons you should consider disabling this feature.

• Improved game fluidity
• Faster decision-making
• No distractions
• Higher level of control over your weapons and shooting