How to play Retake in CS2

Retake servers is a game mode in Counter-Strike 2 where the main purpose is to retake or hold a bombsite. The bomb is planted from the start of the round and the spawns for the T and CT side are oriented on or close to the bombsite. This is an efficient way of practicing and improving your ability to hold or retake sites across all active duty maps. In this guide, we'll show you how you can host your own private retake server for your team or friends.

TL;DR

1. Log in to SCL: Scrim Finder and create a Retake Server.
2. Copy the server IP address, join the server, and press m to select a team.
3. The retake mode activates immediately and you can start playing.

Setup a Scrim Server

1. Go to SCL: Scrim and login.
2. Click the Create Server button under the "Instant Server" headline.
3. Select the option Retake Server.
4. Once the server is created, copy the IP-address and join the server.
5. Press m to select T or CT-side.
6. Once you have joined a team, the retake mode activates right away and you can start playing. HF!

As of today, this is the most simple method of playing private retake as the server configuration is already setup correctly on the SCL Servers. They are also free to use worldwide, Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Oceania, and South Africa.

Useful Scrim Commands

!extend Extends the server availability for another 25 minutes
!forcebombsite <a/b> Forces the retakes to occur from a single bombsite
!forcebombsitestop Clears the forced bombsite and returns back to normal
!showspawns <a/b> Shows the spawns for the specified bombsite
!addspawn   Adds a retakes spawn point for the bombsite spawns currently shown
!removespawn Removes the nearest spawn point for the bombsite currently shown
!nearestspawn Teleports the player to the nearest spawn
!hidespawns Exits the spawn editing mode
!scramble Scrambles the teams next round
!voices Toggles whether or not to hear the bombsite voice announcements

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What is Retake mode in CS2?
A: Retake mode is a game mode in Counter-Strike 2 where players practice retaking or holding a bombsite. The bomb is already planted at the start of each round, and players spawn near the site.

Q: How do I start playing Retake mode?
A: Log in to SCL: Scrim Finder, create a Retake Server, copy the server's IP address, join the server, and press m to select a team. The mode activates automatically.

Q: Is it free to create a Retake server?
A: Yes, creating and using Retake servers on SCL is completely free.

Q: Can I play Retake mode with my friends or team?
A: Absolutely! You can host a private Retake server and invite your friends or team to join.

Q: Are the Retake servers available worldwide?
A: Yes, SCL provides servers globally, including Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Oceania, and South Africa.

Q: How do I select a team on the server?
A: After joining the server, press m and select either the T-side or CT-side.

Q: Can I customize the bombsite spawns?
A: Yes, you can use commands like !addspawn, !removespawn, !showspawns, and others to modify the spawn points for each bombsite.

Q: What happens if I run out of time on the server?
A: You can extend the server availability by 25 minutes using the **!extend** command.

Q: Who created the Retake plugin for the servers?
A: The Retake plugin was developed by B3none. Kudos to their amazing work!

Credits

Thanks to B3none for the amazing work on this retake plugin.