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Counter-Strike 2 has just had a dash of Minecraft added to it, thanks to a clever new custom map made by community creator Ansimist. Using Valve’s recently introduced scripting tools, Ansimist has built a system that lets players place blocks and construct structures in the same style as Mojang’s iconic sandbox game.

The map first dropped on September 20 and is already turning heads online. A clip shared by Ansimist on X (formerly Twitter) shows off the Minecraft-inspired mechanics in action, complete with a simple selection of block types that can be stacked and arranged freely. Players can jump into the map solo or with friends, with the building tools working seamlessly in multiplayer.

The project has been described by some fans as a mash-up of two gaming legends. Another user joked “welcome back gmod,” nodding to the modding freedom of Garry’s Mod. It seems like Ansimist’s work is already striking a nostalgic chord while also showing what’s possible with Source 2’s new capabilities.

This isn’t the first time Ansimist has wowed the Counter-Strike community. The map maker has previously created a Squid Game-inspired map as well as mirrored versions of classic Active Duty maps. Each project showcases just how far CS2’s Workshop tools can be pushed, and this Minecraft crossover may be the most impressive yet.

Even pro players are paying attention. Abdul “degster” Gasanov, a well-known name in the Counter-Strike scene, reacted positively to the project, hinting at just how widely it’s being noticed beyond the modding community.

For anyone keen to try it out, the map is available now on the Steam Workshop, where players can download it and test their own block-building skills inside Counter-Strike 2. It might not replace Minecraft any time soon, but it’s another brilliant example of how creative modders continue to keep Valve’s shooter fresh.