Here’s our step-by-step guide on how to join Retake servers in CS2.
Retake used to be available as a game mode in CS:GO. However, it didn't arrive with the launch of CS2. Thankfully, interested players can still duke it out in the game mode. Read on for our quick guide on how to access these CS2 Retake servers.
How to join CS2 Retake servers
- Visit the xplay.gg website
- Click on the "Retake" option
- Use the filters to find a suitable server
- Click on your chosen CS2 Retake server
- Copy the IP address under the "Login via Steam" button
- Launch CS2 and open the CS2 console
- Paste in the IP address
- Connect to the Retake server
You can enter a CS2 Retake server by visiting the xplay.gg website and clicking on the "Retake" option located on the homepage. Next, use the different filters such as "Slots," "Location," and "Map" to find a suitable server. The "Location' filter is quite useful since it helps you sort the servers by ping.
After deciding on a server, click on it and look under the "Login via Steam" button. There should be an IP address to copy there. Finally, launch CS2, open the console, and paste in that IP address. This should connect you to the CS2 Retake server and allow you to access the game mode.
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More CS2 Retake servers
Aside from xplay.gg, there are a bunch of other websites that list CS2 Retake servers. A couple of examples are cs2browser.com and cybershoke.net. They function the same as the xplay.gg one. Again, just copy and paste in the IP address of a server you'd like to join.
That's it! We hope you have fun in the different CS2 Retake servers. Stick around on esports.gg for more news, guides, and updates.
