Community matches
Play casual matches, practice sessions and organized Counter-Strike 2 games with members of the Budo Network community.
Community experience
More than a game server
Join matches, meet other players and remain connected to the Budo Network community even when you are outside the game.
Live IRC community
Chat with players and community members through the embedded UIC IRC channel without leaving this website.
Cross-platform bridge
Supported in-game messages and server events can be relayed between Counter-Strike 2 and IRC.
Asian server location
The game server is located in Singapore for convenient access from the Philippines and nearby Asian countries.
Beginner-friendly instructions
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Connect using the CS2 console
1
Launch Counter-Strike 2
Open your Steam library and start Counter-Strike 2.
2
Enable Developer Console
Open Settings, select Game and enable the Developer Console option.
3
Open the console
Press the tilde key, normally shown as ~ below the Escape key.
4
Enter the connection command
Paste the command below and press Enter to connect.
connect 51.79.230.11:27015
Connected communities
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How the IRC bridge works
Game chat to IRC
Supported messages from players inside Counter-Strike 2 can be relayed to the UIC IRC channel.
IRC chat to the game
Messages sent by IRC users may be shown to players connected to the CS2 server.
Player private messages
Supported private messages can be delivered to a connected game player without flooding the public channel.
Match announcements
CounterServ can publish supported match events and round results to the community.
Latest community update
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Server announcement
Budo Network CS2
The community server is being prepared
Players may connect using the listed server address. Additional maps, game modes, player statistics and bridge functions can be announced here as they are activated.
Common questions
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need Counter-Strike 2 installed?
Yes. Install Counter-Strike 2 through Steam before using the server connection link or console command.
What server address should I use?
Use 51.79.230.11:27015. You can copy the address from the buttons on this page.
What IRC channel is used?
The Budo Network CS2 community uses the UIC IRC channel, written as #budosenshi.
Can I open the chat separately?
Yes. Use the “Open full chat” link below the embedded chat panel.