Counter-Strike 2 runs on a PlayBound-hosted server. Start a party, launch the game, and PlayBound puts everyone in the same room automatically.
We host the room on our server. It stays up even if you leave, and anyone can join without being in your party.
| Max players | 10 |
|---|---|
| Platforms | Windows, Linux |
| How PlayBound connects you | dedicated server |
| Public lobby port | 27030/udp — only needed to open a self-hosted room to players outside your party |
Most home connections can't accept inbound traffic, which is normally what breaks self-hosting. PlayBound Connect puts everyone in the party on one private network instead, so the host is directly reachable without opening anything on their router.
Counter-Strike 2 runs on a PlayBound-hosted server. Start a party, launch the game, and PlayBound puts everyone in the same room automatically.
Counter-Strike 2 supports up to 10 players in one session.
No — PlayBound's server handles hosting, so nothing needs to be opened on your own connection.
Counter-Strike 2 is available on Windows, Linux, though cross-play support isn't confirmed — check the game's own platform requirements before your party mixes systems.
Yes, for the modes above. Counter-Strike 2 uses dedicated server through PlayBound Connect.