How to Play Custom Workshop Maps in CS2
Can you ever really get tired of Dust2? Maybe not, but it’s always fun to change things up. Whether you’re looking for somewhere new to duke it out, or a training ground to hone your skills, here’show to play custom workshop maps in Counter-Strike 2.
Following the 19 July 2025 update, players can now download and play community-created custom maps from the Steam Workshop. Thankfully the process is just as easy as it was in Global Offensive.
All you need to do to download workshop maps is to first launchCounter-Strike 2then clickPlay at the top of the main menu. After that you’ll need toclick Workshop Maps, and then Visit Workshop in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen.
This will open up the CS2 Workshop in theSteamOverlay Browser. From here, you can scroll through all the available custom maps. Along the right-hand side of the workshop, you’ll find a list offiltersto help you find the type of map you’re looking for. You can also use theSort Byoptions at the top of the workshop listings to find the most recent maps.
After hitting go you’ll be presented with a custom settings menu which will vary based on the kind of map you’ve downloaded. Hit Go again and you’ll be loaded into your chosen workshop map.
Many of Global Offensive’s most popular maps have already been ported over to CS2, and there’s no doubt the workshop will continue to expand as creators get to grips with everything the Source 2 engine has to offer.
Now you knowhow to play custom workshop maps in CS2. If you’re checking out one of the game’s popular bunny hop maps, be sure to check out our guide onhow to bind jump to the scroll wheel.
