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Customizing Map Rotation for Your CS2 Server

Last updated on Feb 19, 2025

Tailoring your map rotation enhances gameplay variety and ensures that your Counter-Strike 2 server delivers a balanced mix of challenges, keeping players engaged and the experience fresh.


📌 Prerequisites


1️⃣ Editing the Map Cycle File

  1. Log in to VolticHost Game Panel.

  2. Click on your Counter-Strike 2 server.

  3. Navigate to the File Manager.

  4. Locate the map cycle file, typically named mapcycle.txt or similar within the csgo folder.

  5. Click Edit to open the file and list your preferred maps, each on a new line.

Map cycle file updated with your custom map rotation!


2️⃣ Configuring Map-Specific Settings

  1. Within the File Manager, open the configuration files for each map (often found in the csgo/maps folder).

  2. Customize settings such as spawn points, bomb sites, or custom objectives to fit your server's gameplay style.

  3. Save each configuration file after making your changes.

Custom map settings configured successfully!


3️⃣ Updating Startup Parameters to Include the Custom Map Rotation

  1. Navigate to the Startup tab in VolticHost Game Panel.

  2. Append the startup command with the parameter to load your custom map cycle (e.g., +mapcyclefile mapcycle.txt).

  3. Click Save Changes to apply the update.

Server startup parameters updated with custom map rotation settings!


4️⃣ Restart the Server to Apply Changes

  1. Navigate to the Console tab in VolticHost Game Panel.

  2. Click Stop to shut down the server.

  3. Wait a few seconds, then click Start to relaunch the server with your updated map rotation and settings.

Custom map rotation is now active on your CS2 server!


🎉 Conclusion

You've successfully customized the map rotation for your CS2 server using VolticHost Game Panel, offering a fresh and tailored gameplay experience for your community. 🚀

For additional assistance, contact VolticHost Support.