Warmup
2GB RAM · 100% CPU
Best for retakes, executes, and small practice lobbies
- ● 2GB DDR5 RAM
- ● 100% Ryzen 9 9950X CPU
- ● 80GB NVMe storage
🇺🇸 New York, US · 🇩🇪 Frankfurt, DE · 🇸🇬 Singapore, SG
$7.99/mo
Up to 20 players
Get Started
Counter-Strike 2
Server Hosting
Run a private CS2 server with full admin control, global locations, and zero lag.
- 128-tick competitive servers on Ryzen 9 9950X hardware
- Full RCON access with SourceMod and Metamod support
- DDoS protected with daily automated backups
Starting at $7.99/moSecure checkout and instant setup
★ Most Popular
Competitive
4GB RAM · 200% CPU
Best for 5v5 scrims, league matches, and community servers
- ● 4GB DDR5 RAM
- ● 200% Ryzen 9 9950X CPU
- ● 110GB NVMe storage
🇺🇸 New York, US · 🇩🇪 Frankfurt, DE · 🇸🇬 Singapore, SG
$12.99/mo
Up to 32 players
Get Started★ Maximum Performance
Tournament
8GB RAM · 300% CPU
Best for 64-player community servers running plugins and workshop maps
- ● 8GB DDR5 RAM
- ● 300% Ryzen 9 9950X CPU
- ● 160GB NVMe storage
🇺🇸 New York, US · 🇩🇪 Frankfurt, DE · 🇸🇬 Singapore, SG
$21.99/mo
32-64 players
Get StartedIncluded with every plan
99.9%+ UptimeServer ConsoleMySQL Database(S)FTP AccessSecure BackupsAuto RestartsDDoS ProtectedNo Player Slot LimitsPS5 & Switch 2 CrossplayGlobal LocationsInstant Setup
Why host your Counter-Strike 2 server with Expanse?
Ryzen 9 9950X performance, resilient networking, and a control panel built around the way long-running Counter-Strike 2 worlds grow.
Smooth, even with a megabase
Overclocked Ryzen 9 9950X and NVMe keep a heavily built world steady for a full crew.
Always online, always protected
Enterprise DDoS protection on every server, so your world is still standing when you log back in.
Online in minutes
Your server deploys the moment you order. No SteamCMD, no port forwarding, no waiting.
PRACTICE, SCRIMS, AND MATCHES
Full Control of Every Round
Spin up a private CS2 server for retakes, executes, and scrims without renting a whole machine. You get full RCON access from the control panel, so match settings, warmup rules, and bot behaviour are all yours to tune. Competitive configs can be loaded and swapped in seconds between practice sessions.
- RCON console and config files accessible from the panel
- 128-tick competitive settings with no player-slot fees
PLUGINS AND WORKSHOP MAPS
Fresh Maps, Custom Rules
Install SourceMod and Metamod through the file manager, then drop in workshop maps to keep your rotation fresh. Custom game modes, admin tools, and stats plugins all run on the same server without extra purchases. Steam Workshop support is built in, so your community always has something new to play.
- SourceMod and Metamod install without command line access
- Steam Workshop maps and custom game modes supported
Counter-Strike 2 hosting FAQ
Answers from the Expanse team for Counter-Strike 2, crossplay, world transfers, mods, and long-term hosting.
A standard 10v10 CS2 server runs comfortably on 4GB RAM. For community servers with many players or heavy plugin loads, 8GB gives extra headroom.
Yes. Full RCON access is included on all plans so you can manage your server, run console commands, and install plugins without restrictions.
Yes. SourceMod and Metamod are fully supported. Install them through the file manager in your control panel and configure plugins without any command line access.
Yes. All plans include enterprise DDoS mitigation up to 500+ Tbps via Cloudflare. DDoS protection is essential for any public CS2 server.
You can deploy your CS2 server in New York, Frankfurt, Singapore, or Malaysia. Choose the region closest to your players for the lowest tick-rate latency.
Ready to launch your Counter-Strike 2 server?
Start on Ryzen 9 9950X hardware with NVMe storage, global locations, DDoS protection, and no player-slot fees.
View Counter-Strike 2 Plans