Steam Workshop Maps Now Eligible for Premier Mode

Valve has updated the Premier eligibility rules to include vetted Workshop maps. Mappers submit their finished projects to a new Premier Review queue; over a 30-day window, Valve QA plus a small panel of FACEIT and ESL referees assess balance, performance budget, and economy fairness.

Approved maps enter a community vote pool. The top three each season rotate into the Premier map pool for one full season alongside the seven Valve-built maps. Mappers earn a revenue share from premium Premier passes during their map's active rotation — a first for community contributors.

Submissions opened today; first community map slots are expected to ship next season.