In CS:GO, players could download and install custom-made workshop maps that ranged from being competitive new maps to strictly fun maps. Now that CS:GO is officially gone, players are wondering if you can play workshop maps in CS2.
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How to play custom workshop maps in CS2.
The issue with custom workshop maps in Counter-Strike 2 is thatthey use Source 2 enginewhich is an upgrade from CS:GO’s engine. Because of that, it’s impossible to quickly port over old workshop maps and community servers.
you may still play workshop maps and custom servers in CS2, butit’ll take more timefor communities to reform and recreate. In the meantime, you can stay ahead of the curve by preparing yourself for when CS2 workshops are available.
Install CS2 workshop tools
To do so, you need to install the Counter-Strike 2 Workshop Tools. In Steam, right-click CS2 and go to Properties. Then, go to the DLC section anddownload the Counter-Strike 2 Workshop Tools.
Once that is done, launch the game. Now that you’re in CS2, go to the settings and then the Game section. Make sure the “Install Counter-Strike Workshop Tools”says yes.
Manually install CS2 custom workshop maps
So far, there’s no easy way to automatically search for workshop maps, download them, and play them. For now, you need todo this complicated processto download and play workshop maps in CS2.
Here arethe stepsyou need to take to play workshop maps in CS2:
Hopefully, Valve updates CS2 soon so that getting into custom servers and workshop maps ismuch easier.
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Noah Nelson
From his early days of blog-style music, movie, and game reviews to working as the Esports Writer at Coastline Community College, Noah Nelson now works fulltime as a Staff Writer for Attack of the Fanboy and PC Invasion. He has been helping gamers everywhere with Destiny 2 god rolls, Warzone 2 DMZ missions, and collectibles in any indie game for over a year and a half. His Bachelor’s Degree in English Rhetoric and Composition with a minor in Journalism from CSULB has shaped him to be a strong writer and editor. His fondest gaming memory is playing Sly Cooper 2 after begging his mom (for hours) to play it before his birthday and he still cries myself to sleep remembering the time he accidentally saved over his 99% completion save file in Kingdom Hearts 2.
