Bunny hopping has been the way of flexing your movement skills in front of your teammates and enemies alike in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. With the release of its sequel, CS2, fans have thus been wondering if Valve has chosen to maintain this iconic feature or introduce any changes to its mechanics. Dive in to learn more!
Does CS2 Allow Bunny Hopping?
In CS2, the art of bunny hopping remains just as alive as it was in CS:GO. However, you might find bhopping in CS2 a wee bit harder, due to the new sub-tick system with the 64 tick rate server.
In fact, numerous players have reported finding it near impossible to consistently perform bhops in CS2, with many struggling to hit more than 3 in a row. While this change has led to frustration for some, others see it as a welcome nerf that will prevent players from abusing this feature.
How To Bunny Hop In CS2?
Bunny hopping can be tricky to get a hang of, particularly for newcomers to the game. While you need to have a good command over strafing and timing the jumps in order to learn how to bhop, you can make the entire process easier by using Aliases and Binds. Here’s how:
- In CS2, open Settings and click on the Game tab.
- Make sure that the Enable Developer Console (-) option is set to Yes.
- Now press the ~ key to open the console.
- Paste the following commands on the console and press Enter.
- alias “+myjump” “+jump”
- alias “-myjump” “-jump”
- bind “alt” “+myjump:-back;-myjump”
- bind “mwheeldown” “+myjump;-myjump”
- bind “mwheelup” “+myjump;-back;-myjump”
- It should now be much easier to perform chain hops with these new binds.
That said, if you’re a beginner seeking to learn the legendary bunny hopping, you’re in luck as the entire process takes only a few steps:
- Start moving your character forward by pressing W.
- Now jump while you’re moving forward.
- While your character’s still in the air, strafe either left (press A) or right (press D) and move your mouse in that direction.
- Just before you land, jump again and repeat steps 3 and 4.
Simple enough, right? Well, not really as timing the second jump is not a skill you can learn overnight, as you gain momentum every time you land a successful bhop. This means that a quicker reaction time is required to execute every successive jump, as your character keeps gaining speed with each iteration.
If you’re having a difficult time getting a hang of bunny hopping, you can check out some in-game demonstrations in this informative video by the CS2 YouTuber, Tripp.
Best Tips For Learning Bunny Hopping Fast In CS2
While the only way to master bunny hopping in CS2 is consistent practice, we can break the entire learning process down into small, manageable goals that will help you get a hang of bhopping much more quicker:
- First of all, choose your favorite map for practice by setting up a dedicated server in CS2.
- Make sure that you practice in spacious areas, as it’ll be counter-productive to attempt bhopping in narrow alleyways as a beginner.
- Start off by familiarizing yourself with jump timings. You can do so by trying to jump again just before your character’s feet touch the ground. Note that you’d know you are doing it correctly if you don’t hear your character’s jump sound.
- After you’ve mastered this movement, you can add forward movement and strafing to your jumping routine. These steps should be much easier to get a hang of if you can time the jumps seamlessly.
Conclusion
The preservation of this beloved Counter-Strike feature in CS2 has definitely pleased the bunny hopping community, who look forward to traversing entire maps while breaking the speed barrier. If you found our guide on bunny hopping helpful, make sure to check out our other CS2 guides for more helpful tips!