These items should be added to the game! Let’s see what’s in the Workshop for CS2.
It’s no secret that most items in Counter-Strike are created by regular users. VALVE has created a special section called the “Workshop,” where authors can upload their creations in the hope that developers will eventually add their masterpieces to the game. Of course, this is not done solely out of enthusiasm but also with the desire to make a good profit, so the competition in this field is extremely high. New works appear in the Steam Workshop every day, and we have selected the most interesting items that would be exciting to see in the game.
AWP | Fortune
An excellent skin for the sniper rifle with beautiful artwork and an unusual color scheme for the AWP. Recently, the game has been getting overly bright and flashy designs, which have slightly saturated the community. The design is done in the style of a painted picture, where you can see many ornaments and elements with playing cards. On most AWPs, the long barrel is not emphasized, but here everything looks very aesthetic and neat. It seems that this item could become a new budget skin of Restricted or Classified quality.
Desert Deagle | Lover
It’s been a while since we’ve seen skins for the Desert Eagle. This skin may not be highly detailed, but sometimes beauty lies in simplicity. Dark items, especially black ones, are rarely added to the game, and fans of such sets will be happy to swap their Desert Eagle | Conspiracy for a new black variant. The skin is also perfect for both male and female audiences, which becomes another argument for approval by the developers. According to the creator, he used the “anodized airbrush” style, which should allow the pistol to shine brightly in well-lit areas of the map.
MAC-10 | Shipped
For some reason, MAC-10 skins often stand out for their originality and unconventional design approach. This time, the author saw a cargo ship in the main part of the submachine gun and brought this idea to life. It turned out very realistic, and most importantly, the weapon retained its appearance and did not become “toy-like.” In our opinion, this is one of the main features of skins in Counter-Strike, allowing the shooter to maintain some brutality compared to competitors. The item is very detailed and filled with many small elements: an anchor on the reverse side of the grip, depth marks on the magazine, and a propeller on the back of the handle.
AUG | Mirror Maze (Pearlescent)
Another proposal for a new visual mechanic. The designer decided to use the capabilities of the Source 2 engine and came up with this mirrored skin. It looks quite interesting, but for some, it may seem too flashy. The distinctive feature of the item will be an incredibly strong shine in the sun, which will likely be fully revealed only on maximum settings. Without this nuance, it will be a regular gray-blue weapon with an unusual pattern. Overall, some may like it, so let’s chalk this nuance up to versatility. It’s always interesting to see new, original ideas, so Mirror Maze definitely deserves to be in the next case or collection.
USP-S | Powerdrill
Looking at this skin, you realize that this association was obvious, and it’s strange that no one thought of it earlier. On the workshop page, there is a video where the silencer spins just like a drill bit on an electric drill. Whether this is feasible in the game is an interesting question, but when unscrewing the silencer, it will definitely create the feeling of removing a real drill bit. The author also made a reference to the famous American power tool brand DeWALT by replacing its logo with the inscription DeSTROY. A USP-S in the form of a drill is a genius idea and the perfect skin for similar stickers with the autograph of Ilya Perfecto.
Glock-18 | Sketch with a pencil
You might think this is just a drawn sketch, but no – it’s a ready concept weapon. The author has already shown how the skin will look in the game on his Steam page. How he managed to accurately recreate a pencil drawing on the body of the pistol remains a mystery. In texture, the skin somewhat resembles USP-S | Road Rash from the Overpass collection, but there the wear effect is much simpler. Being a canvas drawing, the skin is great for original crafts with stickers and will be in demand within the community.
AWP | Snow Leopard
Yes, there are already identical gloves in the game. Apparently, due to the rarity of the item, the author decided not to deprive players of the opportunity to experience his work and recently released a similar skin for the AWP. Honestly, we had never encountered transferring the design of gloves to a weapon before, and we must admit, the result is surprising. The sniper rifle looks very expensive and high-quality, as if it was taken off the shelves of Milan’s fashion boutiques. What impresses most here is the detailing of the leather inserts and various elements that complement the bohemian look of the snow leopard’s skin. The chances of this skin making it into the game are not very high, so we’re sharing our find with you.
M4A1-S | Polystyrene
The author has already created a whole series of skins in this collection, giving the impression that he is confident in the approval of his work by VALVE employees. Admittedly, creating several identical items is a great move because it increases your chances of making it into a case. There is no official information on whether showing a complete collection influences the developers’ decision, but with a quality idea, it makes sense. And the idea here is really cool: the body of the weapon is made of polystyrene. High-quality textures make the rifle look very realistic, and the weapon gives the impression of the lightness of this material. The only question is: what to do about the unpleasant sound?
Glock | 18 CM
Rumor has it that the new case will not be released until the end of August, so it’s time to get ready for the school year. Instead of going to the stationery store, it’s better to donate to Gabe. Of course, this is all a joke, and the skin itself turned out very simple, yet it is well-made. It’s great that the author focused on the slide part in the form of a measuring ruler and didn’t overload the body with anything else. The beauty of this pistol lies precisely in its concept, and making it the main feature is a very wise decision.
SSG 08 | Jupiter
We conclude our selection with another unique design move. Placing a pixelated screen in the middle of the rifle is quite a bold idea, but in this execution, it looks pretty good. Again, the question arises of how it will look when joining a server, but the author definitely deserves a like for the effort. It’s clear that the release of Source 2 has given designers more freedom, and they increasingly surprise us with new approaches to creating skins.