How to Enable Buy Anywhere in CS:GO & CS2

Do you know that CS:GO and CS2 promote the purchase of new weapons and equipment?

Knowing how to enable your CS:GO buy anywhere command can significantly enhance your gameplay experience.

However, this option is usually accessible only in a designated buy zone at the beginning of each round. But for custom games or learning to practice a move, having the ‘buy anywhere’ command turned on is a big win.

This guide will show you how to enable it to improve your gameplay sessions.

Ready? Let’s dig in.
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What Is Buy Anywhere Command in CS:GO & CS2?

The buy anywhere command in CS:GO and CS2 enables you to purchase weapons and equipment from anywhere on the map, including areas outside the buy zone. 

 

This order is handy for practice sessions, custom games, or novel game types that require some freedom to buy items at any time during the round.

 

Knowing how to trigger this feature can make your gaming experience more open and dynamic for severe and casual play.

 

The following section will examine the simple steps to enabling the developer console. 

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How to Enable the Developer Console

First, you must go to your game settings and enable the developer console before enabling the CS:GO buy anywhere command. Here’s how that’s done:

 

  • Start by opening your CS:GO or CS2.

 

  • Then tap on the gear icon to open the settings menu. 

 

  • Click on the dropdown box for “Enable Developer Console” and change it to “Yes.”

 

  • Save your changes and close the settings menu.

 

You can now access the console by pressing your keyboard’s tilde (~) key.

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How To Enable the Buy Anywhere Command in CS:GO

To enable the buy anywhere feature in CS:GO, follow these steps:

 

  • Open the Console: Press the tilde (~) key to open the console.

 

  • Enter the Command: Type the command mp_buy_anywhere 1 and press Enter: 

 

  • Restart Round: You need to restart the round again for the changes to work. Type mp_restartgame 1 and press [Enter]:

 

You can buy weapons or equipment from any position on the map, provided the round and buy times are on.

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How To Enable the Buy Anywhere Command in CS2

In CS2, it is almost the same process as in CS:GO to enable you to buy anywhere, but there are some differences because of updates in the game commands and interface.

 

Follow these simple steps to activate your buy anywhere command: 

 

  • Simply press the tilde (~) key to open the console.

 

  • Type the command mp_buy_anywhere 1 and press Enter:

 

  • To initiate the process, restart the round with the command mp_restartgame 1

 

This should allow you to buy anywhere on the map in CS2 – perfect for practice or when you just want to mess around with custom game modes.

 

In the next section, let’s check some other commands that can enhance your gameplay. 

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Additional Useful Commands

Aside from the buy anywhere command, there’s a whole host of other commands that can help enhance your gameplay or help you get the most out of your practice sessions:

 

  • Extend Buy Time: Extend the time you can purchase items with mp_buytime 9999

 

  • Unlimited Money: Ensure you always have enough funds to buy with mp_startmoney 16000

 

  • Instant Respawn: For continuous practice without waiting for rounds to end: “mp_respawn_on_death_ct 1”  “mp_respawn_on_death_t 1”

 

These prompts allow you to use the buy anywhere command in CS:GO & CS2 to create a flexible and efficient practice environment.