Queue solo, as a duo or a trio. Grab cash and loot, buy gear from your tablet and outrun the gas. Matches take about 10 to 15 minutes; join mid-match and you spectate until the next one.
02 · Squads
Press Tab to open the tablet before the warmup ends. Join, invite, kick, join a random team: all available.
03 · Controls
Tab Open tablet
B Buy menu
04 · Comms
Updates, bug reports, map testing and people to squad up with are all on Discord.
Drop into community-made maps packed with buildings, cliffs and hidden caches. Every match plays out differently.
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Loot
Find cash by exploring, completing missions and taking out enemies, then spend it on weapons and gear from your tablet, anytime, anywhere.
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Survive
A wall of deadly gas closes in as the match goes on. Stay ahead of the zone and be the last player or squad standing.
// Map pool
Where you'll drop
BlacksiteMAP 01
SiroccoMAP 02
JungletyMAP 03
EmberMAP 04
CountyMAP 05
ArcadiaMAP 06
CityMAP 07
// Equipment
Your tablet
Press Tab to open it anywhere on the map.
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Buy equipment
Weapons, armor, grenades and tactical gear from anywhere on the map, no buy station needed.
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Deploy drones
Send out recon drones to scout ahead, spot enemies and check the safe zone.
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Track resources
See your cash, inventory and your squad's equipment at a glance.
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Missions
Check active missions, follow your progress and claim rewards.
// Comms log
Questions, answered
How many players are in a match?
Default is 18 slots. Play solo, or press Tab before the warmup ends to team up as a duo or trio. Server settings and tournaments can change the count.
How do I play as a squad?
Press Tab to open the tablet before the warmup ends. From there you can join a team, invite friends, kick players or join a random team. When the match starts you are grouped together. Squads are up to 3 players.
How long do matches last?
Usually around 10 to 15 minutes.
I missed the start of the match. What now?
Just like CS:GO, you spectate until the match ends and then you're in for the next one.
Does it play the same as CS:GO Danger Zone?
Yes, the mod is built to match CS:GO. Source 2 forces a few differences, which we call out here and on Discord, but the core gameplay is the same.
How do I use the tablet?
Press Tab to open it, then buy equipment, deploy drones, manage cash and check missions, the same way it worked in CS:GO.
// For mappers
Build a Danger Zone map
These entities are required for a map to work with the mod. They may not show up in Hammer, but you can still add them.
point_dz_weaponspawnRequired
Where weapons, equipment and items spawn.
The more the merrier. We suggest at least 100.
dz_doorRequired
Unlockable doors, great for hiding loot behind.
Must have a targetname or it will not work.
Mapping tips
01Place loot spawns in clusters and also scattered around the map. Keep the weight at 100 and let the mod handle the randomness. There are examples on our Discord.
02Use multi-story buildings and high ground to create interesting fights.
03Include 2 to 3 hostage safe zones.
04Mix open areas for long-range fights with tight spaces for close quarters.
05Make locations memorable and easy to navigate with signs, landmarks and unique structures.
06Add cover and props that players can use tactically.
07Ship a radar. CS2's radar generation is broken, so use RadGen to make a custom one.
08Want to test your map on a live server? Reach out on Discord.
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