CSGO Game Mode Commands
Here is the table of official game modes and its console commands in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.
To launch a map with a desired game mode, you generally have to type the commands game_type X and game_mode Y into the console before loading a map by using the map <mapname> console command, or before changing a map by using the changelevel <mapname> console command.
Tip:Set Launch Options can be used. (e.g: +game_type <number> +game_mode <number> +map <mapname>)The easier way is to invoke map or changelevel followed by the map name and one of the optional gamemode parameters, for example map de_dust2 deathmatch or changelevel myCustomMap coop. Then, the game will adjust game_type and game_mode for you and launch the map. If you don't use the optional gamemode parameter, like map de_dust2, the game will use the last gamemode played or casual, in case the game has just been launched.
Note: This information is taken from csgo/gamemodes.txt.| Game Mode | game_type | game_mode | map command optional parameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casual (default) | 0 | 0 | casual
|
| Competitive / Scrimmage | 0 | 1 | competitive
|
| Wingman | 0 | 2 | scrimcomp2v2
|
| Weapon Expert | 0 | 3 | scrimcomp5v5
|
| Arms Race | 1 | 0 | armsrace, gungameprogressive
|
| Demolition | 1 | 1 | demolition, gungametrbomb
|
| Deathmatch | 1 | 2 | deathmatch
|
| Training | 2 | 0 | training
|
| Custom | 3 | 0 | custom
|
| Guardian | 4 | 0 | guardian, cooperative
|
| Co-op Strike | 4 | 1 | coop, coopstrike, coopmission
|
| Skirmish | 5 | 0 | skirmish
|
| Danger Zone | 6 | 0 | survival
|
To play one of the following game modes, hit sv_skirmish_id X in the console and launch your map with the base gamemode.
For example: To launch Stab Stab Zap on de_dust2, enter sv_skirmish_id 1, game_type 0, game_mode 0 and map de_dust2, or the shorter alternative sv_skirmish_id 1 and map de_dust2 casual.
Using skirmish IDs that are not on this table will not load any .cfg files, resulting in the base gamemode. Using a different base gamemode is possible, but probably not intended.
Note: The corresponding .cfg files can be found at csgo/cfg/| Game Mode | sv_skirmish_id | base gamemode | description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stab Stab Zap | 1 | Casual | Only knives and recharging taser. |
| Flying Scoutsman | 3 | Casual | Only scouts and knives, low gravity, high precision. |
| Trigger Discipline | 4 | Casual | Missing shots damage yourself down to 1 HP. |
| Boom! Headshot! | 6 | Deathmatch | Bodyshots deal no damage. |
| Hunter-Gatherers | 7 | Deathmatch | Team deathmatch with collecting dogtags. |
| Heavy Assault Suit | 8 | Casual | Heavy armor can be purchased for 6000 $.  Bug: The item is not in the buy menu. Use buy heavyarmor while not holding a rifle. [todo tested in ?] |
| Arms Race | 10 | Arms Race | Equivalent to Arms Race. |
| Demolition | 11 | Demolition | Equivalent to Demolition. |
| Retakes | 12 | Casual | 3 T's vs. 4 CT's, retake scenario.  Warning: Game crashes if the map has exactly one bomb site and no adjustments for the gamemode. |