Calling all modders! – ComboCrate 2024 Workshop Event

We're quickly approaching the next couple of curated map releases! Since there's been much interest in accepting more community-contributed skins outside of new maps, we're looking to release a multi-contributor workshop box somewhere in-between. Tentatively, sometime between December and early-2025.


We wanted to do something a bit different, which we're calling the ComboCrate 2024 Event.

For this event, we want to release two different Workshop boxes. One craftable (similar to the 10th Anniversary items), and one purchasable from the Stockpile item store.

Since only the purchasable box (and its equivalent bundle) would offer a revenue split, creators should include a minimum of two items as part of each submission – that's one for each box!


We’re looking to accept 14–18 items per box. These items should be uploaded to the Steam Workshop, and follow our Submission Guidelines & Requirements.

View the Submission Guidelines & Requirements

Submissions must also do the following:

• Include “ComboCrate 2024” or “ComboCrate” in the title, e.g., “Awesome Top Hats [ComboCrate 2024]“.
  
• Each submission must include at least two items. These can be in the same Workshop upload or as separate uploads. If separate, please link them (e.g., in a Collection or the description) and ensure the same authors/contributors are listed.
  

We're planning to accept a variety of item skins and cosmetics. Item skins with custom models are allowed. We are not accepting any mythical effects or vehicles skins for this event.

Refer to the FAQ below for more information.

Q. When’s the deadline for submissions?
Currently: the deadline is December 1st. We may extend this due to the tentative release date for the boxes.

Q. How do I create a skin or cosmetic?
You can check our official documentation below the guidelines/requirements we've linked to earlier! There's also many helpful community-made tutorials, but some of those may be outdated.

Q. Will you accept older submissions?
We will consider older submissions if they've been updated to match the event guidelines. That means including "[ComboCrate 2024]" in the title, and submitting at least two items. They should also follow the latest guidelines/requirements outlined in our documentation!

Q. Can I submit more than two items?
Yes! For example, you might submit three different items, or even an entire outfit. We'll choose which of the items to accept.

Q. Are you accepting more than 2 items from the same author(s)?
We'd like to accept items from a variety of creators. However – we may consider additional options depending on the number and quality of valid submissions, along with factors such as items that have multiple contributors.

Q. What happens if my submission(s) have multiple authors?
This isn't an issue, so long as there's at least 2 items we can accept (meaning – those items have the same authors listed). The Curated Items documentation has more information about how multiple contributors affects revenue share.

Q. Do my items have to be related/similar?
Your submissions do not need to be similar (but can be)! For example, your items could be a fancy hat and an Eaglefire skin. Or it could be two skins that share the same pattern. We will decide which box each item is placed in.

Q. Will boxes require a key?
No. Both boxes can be immediately opened. Similar to other purchasable boxes, the purchasable ComboCrate 2024 Event box will also have an equivalent bundle that contains all of the items within its box.

Q. What happens if my items are not accepted?
Even if your items are not accepted as part of this event, they could still be accepted for a different update in the future!

View the latest Documentation for Creating Skins/Cosmetics View Blogpost