Dota 2 Workshop Tools

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#19 of 25

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Score

5.8

The facts below are what the maker publishes about Dota 2 Workshop Tools, checked and dated. Our editors have not written about it yet.

Plans and prices

From Dota 2 Workshop Tools's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2026.

Plan	Price	What it gives you
Dota 2 Workshop Tools	Free	Optional free download included with Dota 2 · Windows only

Each one read from Dota 2 Workshop Tools's own pages, with the date it was checked.

Addon updates: Subscribing to a custom game mode downloads it and retrieves later updates to that addon.checked 8 Oct 2026
Cosmetic item limit: The FAQ says that, following a content system overhaul, only custom game modes are currently supported by these tools; cosmetic item creators are directed to the Dota 2 Workshop website.checked 8 Oct 2026
Creation areas: The documentation covers modeling, materials, particles, sounds, and Panorama user interfaces for game modes.checked 8 Oct 2026
Custom game distribution: Custom game modes can be uploaded through the Dota 2 client and distributed through Steam's Dota 2 Workshop page.checked 8 Oct 2026
Installation: The tools are installed through Dota 2's downloadable content in Steam and launched by choosing “Launch Dota 2 - Tools.”checked 8 Oct 2026
Level design: The tools include level design and Hammer documentation.checked 8 Oct 2026
Operating system: Valve's installation page says the Workshop Tools are available only for Windows systems.checked 8 Oct 2026
Purpose: The tools let creators make custom game modes, called addons, for Dota 2.checked 8 Oct 2026
Scripting: Addon scripts define the game rules for an addon.checked 8 Oct 2026
Support: The FAQ directs users to GitHub issues or Workshop Discussions to report bugs and ask questions.checked 8 Oct 2026
Workshop items: The overview describes creating items for inclusion in the Dota store and Steam Workshop.checked 8 Oct 2026

Maker: Valve describes itself as an entertainment software and technology company founded in 1996 and based in Bellevue, Washington.checked 8 Oct 2026