Introduction

CS2 Workshop Tools are a collection of tools for creating maps, mods and skins on Source 2 it is currently only available for those who have access to the CS:2 beta.

Introduction

Main window of CS2 Workshop Tools for Source 2

Warning: Counter-Strike 2 and CS2 Workshop Tools are still in beta. Some options may change as more content is added!

First, you need to install Workshop Tools (see: Counter-Strike 2 Workshop Tools/Installing and Launching Tools)

After launching, you will see the main CS2 Workshop Tools window.

You will see four main options there:

• Launch Workshop Item Tools
• Create New Addon
• Edit Addon Map
• Launch Tools

Quick overview

Main window of CS2 Workshop Tools Item Editor

Workshop Item Tools

After running Workshop Item Tools, a new window will appear.

On the left side we can see a list of example weapon finishes, stickers and graffiti.

When you create a new finish, it will automatically be assigned to the appropriate folder in the list.

From this window we can also inspect, preview, and publish our work.

Todo: Create and link Workshop Item Tools page

New Addon

Creates new addon in CS2 Workshop Tools. You only need to give it a name.

Edit Addon Map

Main window of Counter-Strike 2 Source 2 Hammer

Main window of Counter-Strike 2 Asset Browser

When you select this option, two programs will run.

1. Source 2 Hammer
2. Asset Browser

Both of which are necessary for creating new maps for Counter-Strike 2

Tools

This option will launch Asset Browser from which we can access other tools. This includes Hammer, Material Editor, Model Editor, ModelDoc, and the Particle Editor