Start near the bombsites
As a Terrorist, you spawn at the CT start, next to the bombsites you have to take, while the defence is across the map.
CS2 mod · Swapped spawns
Side Swap: CTs and Ts swap spawns
You spawn where the other side normally starts, but the bombsites stay put, so every route runs backwards.
376matches played
- Spawns swapped
- Roles stay the same
- Buy zones move too
- Bombsites stay put
Side Swap in action
What is Side Swap?
Side Swap is a Counter-Strike 2 mod by xplay.gg that swaps where the teams spawn without changing their roles. Counter-Terrorists start at the Terrorist spawn and the other way round, and the buy zones move with the spawns. The bombsites stay exactly where they are, so the attack starts next to the site and the defence has to cross the whole map to reach it.
What you can tune
- Announce at round start: chat reminder that sides are swapped
The lobby owner changes these in the lobby's Mods tab before the match.
Why it's fun
Defend from afar
As a Counter-Terrorist, you start at the T spawn and have to cross the whole map to reach the sites you defend.
Backwards routes
Every route the map has taught you runs the other way, so you learn familiar maps again from the opposite end.
Buy zones follow
Buy zones move with the spawns, so you buy at your new start as usual. A chat message can remind everyone of the swap.
How to play Side Swap in CS2
Press “Play Side Swap”
Sign in with Steam if you haven't yet. It takes a few seconds and happens only once.
Your lobby opens with the mod on
xplay.gg creates a personal lobby with Side Swap already enabled and picks the region with your lowest ping. Already in your own lobby? The mod is turned on there.
Invite friends and start
Send friends the lobby link, press “Start match” and connect from CS2. Nothing to install: the mod runs on our server.
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FAQ
Do I need to install anything to play Side Swap?
No. Side Swap runs on the xplay.gg game server. You only need CS2 and a Steam account: connect to the match and the mod is already working.
How many players do I need for Side Swap?
Two players are enough for a 1v1 on swapped spawns. In a 5v5 the whole defence has to cross the map while the attack starts next to the site.
Can I change the Side Swap settings?
Yes. The lobby owner can turn the round-start chat reminder on or off in the lobby's Mods tab, while the swap itself is always on.
Can I combine Side Swap with other mods?
Yes. Turn on more mods in the lobby's Mods tab. If two mods can't run together, the lobby tells you before the match starts.
Does playing mods affect my CS2 rank?
No. Personal matches on xplay.gg are separate from Valve matchmaking and don't change your Premier or Competitive rank.
Ready to try Side Swap?
One click: the lobby opens with the mod on. Invite friends and start the match.