November 06, 2023

Counter-Strike 2 Workshop Maps

Counter-Strike 2 Releases Custom Maps in Exciting Workshop Update

Welcome, CTs and Ts! We've got some thrilling news for Counter-Strike 2 fans: the game just got a major feature boost with the addition of custom maps in the latest Workshop update. So, what's the buzz all about? Let's dive into it!

The excitement started when Valve, the game's developer, announced, "The Maps workshop is now open for business." It means that talented map makers from the Counter-Strike community can now upload their amazing creations to the Workshop. Not just that, but community servers can also host these custom maps. Want to give them a try? Just subscribe to your favourite custom maps on the Workshop and head to the Play menu to enjoy the action.

And that's not all! The Workshop update comes with a bunch of other cool tools and some much-needed fixes and adjustments to Counter-Strike 2. So, if you're a fan, don't miss out on all the excitement!

Now, why is this update so important to players? Well, for one, custom maps are like a breath of fresh air for the Counter-Strike 2 community. Gamers were missing out on valuable training tools after the transition from Counter-Strike: Global Offensive to CS2 back in September. CS:GO had some amazing maps that helped players boost their skills in aiming, pre-firing, learning smokes, and finding the perfect peeking spots on various maps. But when CS2 arrived, those maps were nowhere to be found.

Fortunately, the community map makers have come to the rescue! Less than 24 hours after the Workshop update went live, an aim training custom map was already available. It's clear that the Counter-Strike community is excited about getting back to their training routine.

Counter-Strike 2 Workshop Dust 2

What’s in the Counter-Strike 2 Workshop update?

  • You can now upload your CS2 maps to the Workshop, allowing players to access and enjoy your creations.
  • Community servers can now host these workshop maps, creating endless possibilities for custom gameplay.
  • New features like "paint metalness" and "roughness by colour" are added to Solid Colour, Hydrographic, and Spray-Paint finishes in the Item Editor.
  • There's now an option to toggle "Automatic PBR Colour Correction" for all sticker types in the Item Editor.
  • Various helpful updates to the Item Editor, including a "mat_fullbright 10" feature to test PBR, make the map-making process even smoother.

And there are some additional features and updates boosting the workshop tools that map makers will surely appreciate.

In case you missed it, Counter-Strike 2 made its debut in September, replacing the long-standing Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. The move didn't sit well with everyone, and the game currently holds a 'mixed' user review rating of 63% on Steam for recent reviews. But it's worth noting that a lot of the backlash came from Valve mixing feedback for both Global Offensive and CS2.

So there you have it! Counter-Strike 2's Workshop update has brought custom maps back to the game, and the community is buzzing with excitement. It's a step in the right direction for the game's evolution and the dedicated players who keep the action alive. Time to gear up, train hard, and make your mark on the new custom maps! Happy gaming!

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