Did They Remove Community Servers from CS2?

Since Counter-Strike 2 replaced CS:GO, many players have asked:

"Does CS2 have community servers?"
"Why can't I find my favorite surf/kill/retake servers?"
"Is Valve killing custom game modes?"

Let’s break down the truth about CS2 community servers and how to access them.

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Are Community Servers Still in CS2?

Good news: Community servers still exist in CS2.
Bad news: Valve made them harder to find by default.

What Changed?

1. No More "Play > Community Server Browser" Tab
   • Unlike CS:GO, CS2 hides the server browser in the main menu.
   • You must manually open it via the console or settings.
2. Fewer Servers Show Up
   • Many older CS:GO mods (surf, zombie, etc.) require updates for CS2.
   • Some server hosts haven’t migrated yet.
3. Workshop Maps Work Differently
   • You can still play custom maps, but hosting requires dedicated servers.

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How to Access CS2 Community Servers (2024)

Method 1: Enable Server Browser (Easy)

1. Open CS2 → Settings (Gear Icon)
2. Go to Game > Gameplay
3. Enable "Enable Developer Console (~)"
4. Press ~ (tilde key) and type:css
5. openserverbrowser(This brings back the old server list.)

Method 2: Connect via IP (For Private Servers)

1. Get the server IP (e.g., from Discord or a community site).
2. Open console (~) and type:css
3. connect 123.45.67.89:27015

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Why Some Servers Are Missing

Issue	Reason	Fix?
"No servers found"	Valve’s browser filters stricter	Use "openserverbrowser" command
Old CS:GO mods not working	Needs CS2 updates	Wait for server owners to upgrade
Favorite server gone?	Possibly shut down	Check their Discord/website

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Best CS2 Community Servers Still Active (2024)

If you’re looking for fun custom games, try these:

• Retake Servers (e.g., BrutalCS, WarmupServer)
• Surf/KZ Maps (Check "CS2 Surf" in server browser)
• Zombie Escape (Some servers are back!)
• 1v1 Arenas (Search "Aim" or "Duel")

(Note: More servers will return as CS2 matures!)

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FAQ: Will Valve Bring Back Easy Access?

Valve hasn’t confirmed, but the community is pushing for a "Community Server" tab return.
For now, use openserverbrowser or IP connections.