Workshop Map Guide

This guide explains how to play Steam Workshop maps in the new CSGO (csgo_legacy), with or without CS2 installed.

Method 1 — Using CS2 (Recommended)

1. Download the Map

Install CS2 and open the Workshop page.
On the right sidebar, scroll down and enable "Show Incompatible Items" — this reveals old CS:GO maps.

Subscribe to the map you want (example: fy_pool_day).

2. Locate the Downloaded File

Go to:

Inside the folder, you will find a .bin or compressed file.
Extract it to get the .bsp map file.

3. Move the Map to CSGO

Copy the .bsp file into:

4. Launch CSGO and Play

Enable the developer console and use this command (example):

This loads fy_pool_day in deathmatch free‑for‑all mode.
You can also use casual, competitive, wingman, etc.

Method 2 — Without CS2

1. Find the Map on Steam Workshop

Go to the Workshop and enable "Show Incompatible Items".
Copy the link of the map you want.

2. Download the Map

Go to:

Paste the Workshop link and download the map.

3. Move the Map to CSGO

You will get a .bsp file. Move it to:

4. Launch CSGO and Play

Use the same command as before:

Done — have fun!

Pro Tip

You can play workshop maps with your friends!
Simply invite them through Steam or directly from the in‑game friends list. Once they join your lobby, start the map normally using the console command.