Several weeks after the official release of Counter-Strike 2, developers have restored access to community-created maps. In this guide, Bo3.gg will explain how to play CS2 using maps from the Steam Workshop.

Why use Steam Workshop maps?

Aim practice

The most crucial aspect of CS2 is a player's ability to quickly and accurately aim at opponents. This skill is called "Aim." Serious gamers make significant progress in their aim skill through dedicated training. If you play matchmaking, the effect might be weak. This is where Steam Workshop maps come in handy.

For maximum training efficiency, it's essential to eliminate all extraneous factors unrelated to shooting. Unique aim maps allow players to refine their shooting skills quickly with different weapons in CS2. There are plenty of such maps in the Steam Workshop.

Players also need to practice movement skills. The essence is that, for an accurate shot, a gamer must stop in time, and only then will they have a positive outcome. Aiming should be based on unconscious actions and muscle memory.

Other training types

Training in CS2 is not limited to just shooting. Various location modifications will help you improve bomb placement and defusing skills and Bunny Hop (bhop). You can find maps for every taste and preference.

Entertainment with friends

To have a fun evening with friends, you don't necessarily have to gather a party for CS2 matchmaking. Playing on one of the maps available in the Steam Workshop can be much more interesting. It all depends on your ultimate goal, whether raising your rating or getting a dose of positive emotions.

How to download and play maps from the Steam Workshop in CS2

• Open Steam. Then, hover your mouse over the "Community" field and select "Workshop."

• In the search bar, enter the game "Counter-Strike 2" name and select it from the drop-down list.

• Once in the CS2 workshop, hover the cursor over the "Browse" field and select the "Maps" option.

• Now you are on the page with community-approved maps in Valve's shooter. You can filter locations by category or search for a specific map.

• When you find the map you're interested in, click on it and select the "Subscribe" option. Then, simply restart CS2, and the location will appear in the game.

• To launch maps and play on them in CS2, select the "Play" option, then "Workshop Maps." Next, choose the location you want to play on and click "Start" in the bottom right corner.

• This is how you can download and play any map from the Steam Workshop.

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As you can see, there is nothing complicated here. Just a couple of minutes and you will be able to enjoy your favorite maps, but now on the Source 2 engine. The legendary map fy_pool_day is already waiting for you!