FACEIT reveals new rules for null bind and Snap Tap in CS2

PM and Editor

Publish Date: July 29, 2024

CS2 players just discovered a method to emulate Razer’s Snap Tap features without paying a dime, but FACEIT quickly responded by banning null binds.

CS2 fans have been arguing over the legality of Snap Tap since Razer’s esports ambassador announced it on X. The cutting-edge keyboard makes counter-strafing scripts redundant by offering it as a feature that can toggled on and off on demand. This led to online discourse around whether this is cheating or not, which was later established as legal by FACEIT’s community manager Darwin. At that time, Darwin advised players not to rush their Snap Tap purchases but assured them that both the keyboard and free null binds were legal on FACEIT.

Apparently, it’s been a contentious week behind the scenes of FACEIT.

FACEIT runs back its decision to allow null bind

It turns out that null bind is actually a cheat and something that FACEIT does not allow on its platform, starting today.

On July 29, Darwin took to X to share the update based on the ESL Pro Tour rulebook. According to him, the decision came after a discussion among staff members over the past week. This was likely after the noise his comment made regarding the legality of Snap Tap and null bind on Reddit. It’s tough to say since CS2 players have been restless since Razor announced its new keyboard.

FACEIT null bind officially banned

Moving forward, anyone using scripts or null binds to gain movement advantages in CS2 will get “penalized” on FACEIT. However, bind is a nebulous term, so FACEIT left some exceptions for harmless keybinds. Players can still use single keys to jump, change crosshair size, and switch weapons or utility. However, anything beyond that can get players in trouble. FACEIT also advises players to delete such scripts from the CS2 folder as well, even if they’re not using them. The safer, the better.

The crux of the matter is that if players want to gain a movement advantage in CS2, they’ll need to pay for it and buy Razer Snap Tap while it’s still legal on FACEIT. Of course, if that gets banned as well, then players are on your own.