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The '''Portal 2 Authoring Tools''' is a download containing files needed to make mods and [[Hammer]]-based maps for [[Portal 2]]. The Portal 2 Authoring Tools are available for free on Steam to all owners of the PC version of Portal 2. Note that most [[Portal Level Creation|Portal 1 level design]] theory applies to Portal 2 as well. Newer information for Portal 2 may be found at [[:Category:Portal 2 Level Design]]. | The '''Portal 2 Authoring Tools''' is a download containing files needed to make mods and [[Hammer]]-based maps for [[Portal 2]]. The Portal 2 Authoring Tools are available for free on Steam to all owners of the PC version of Portal 2. Note that most [[Portal Level Creation|Portal 1 level design]] theory applies to Portal 2 as well. Newer information for Portal 2 may be found at [[:Category:Portal 2 Level Design]]. | ||
Revision as of 12:54, 8 May 2022
The Portal 2 Authoring Tools is a download containing files needed to make mods and Hammer-based maps for Portal 2. The Portal 2 Authoring Tools are available for free on Steam to all owners of the PC version of Portal 2. Note that most Portal 1 level design theory applies to Portal 2 as well. Newer information for Portal 2 may be found at Category:Portal 2 Level Design.
For more extended information, see the Level Design FAQ and Category:Level Design.
Downloading and Installation
To install the Portal 2 Authoring Tools:
- Open your Steam library (or click here to download)
- In the drop-down menu that says Games by default, check Tools if it isn't already.
- Double-click on the Portal 2 Authoring Tools entry.
The Portal 2 Authoring Tools will download to your computer via Steam. To open the launcher (pictured right), run it from the Steam library or a shortcut.