host_timescale
Speeds up or slows down the whole game. 1 is normal speed. Cheat-protected.
host_timescale 0.5
Examples
host_timescale 0.5
host_timescale 1
How to use it
- Turn on the console under Settings, Game, Enable Developer Console.
- Press the key under Esc to open it.
- Type sv_cheats 1 first. This only works on a server you control.
- Type host_timescale followed by a value and press Enter.
FAQ
Does host_timescale need sv_cheats?
Yes. host_timescale is cheat-protected in CS2, so it only works after sv_cheats 1 on a server you control. It does nothing in matchmaking.
What is the default value of host_timescale?
The default is 1. To reset it, type host_timescale 1 in the console.
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Revision history
- First published. Every command checked against CS2's own cvar and command list (SteamDatabase dump b73cfdeb35, 28 Oct 2026).