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- Maps
- Workshop
- Performance
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G'day Forts fans!
Now that the Firebird DLC is properly out, we need some help to get many more maps on the field with the new fancy themes!
For the seventh edition of the map making competitions, we will be looking for 2v2 maps that are using a Firebird exclusive theme. As a disclaimer, we are also looking for maps that may be used for future tournaments, or perhaps even the Forts Pro League! This means that custom map scripts/strange shenanigans will not be the focus, and that you should rather make sure the map design itself makes it worth to play on! The winning creator will receive a $100 Steam gift card, Map Maker Champion in-game medal, and have their map added to the built-in map list along with the maps of the 1st and 2nd runners up.
Format The event will consist of two stages:
Stage 1 - Map makers will be able to submit their maps starting now and ending on August 22nd 7PM 2026 UTC in accordance with the rules below. Maps submitted after August 22nd 7PM 2026 UTC will not be accepted.
Stage 2 - Our judges in combination with a vote from our Official Forts Discord members will select the 3 winning entries to go into the Live Stream August 29th 7PM 2026 UTC, where a group of top players will perform in exhibition matches to showcase each map.
Prizes
1st place
$100 Steam gift card
In-game Map Maker Champion medal and accompanying role on Discord.
Have their map added to the built-in map list
2nd place
$50 Steam gift card
Have their map added to the built-in map list
3rd place
$20 Steam gift card
Have their map added to the built-in map list
Live Stream Date - August 29th 7PM 2026 UTC Judges and stream hosts: 42 scientist Blammo Salzwerk Project Incursus
In order to participate you will need to:
Have Forts & Forts - Firebird
Familiarise yourself with The Forts Map editor and Style Guide
Create and submit a map that fulfills all requirements before August 22nd 7PM 2026 UTC
Only one submission per participant
Map Requirements
An original 2v2 Firebird environment map created from scratch
Receive the Symmetric tag on the Workshop
Have competitivity taken in consideration, to be used for Tournament/FPL/ranked play
Have suitable performance on most computers
Novelty/scripting elements to be avoided
How to submit your map
Upload your map to the Steam Workshop with the name "FMMC7 - yoursteamname" example, FMMC7 - Romerolagus
Select a separate map name to include with your entry submission.
Set your Workshop visibility to Public
On the Official Forts Discord, direct message @42 scientist with a link to your entry and the desired name for your map before August 22nd 7PM 2026 UTC.
Maps will be graded according to appearance, gameplay potential, and Forts best practices. A more detailed description of the full grading criteria will be made available on Discord. We look forward to seeing your creativity on display.
Guides
In order to improve your map's chances of winning, check out these guides on Steam for best practices:
The Forts Map Editor Guide
The Forts Map Editor Style Guide
Special thanks to Cronkhinator and 42 scientist for organising the first community led map competitions. Good luck to all the competitors and have fun! Cheers, EWG
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