Build a Custom Counter-Strike Buy-In Competitive Platform (SourceMod + Web Platform + Crypto Payments + Matchmaking)

Job ID: 39581738

Budget: $3,000 – $5,000 USD

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated freelance team or several individuals to help bring our unique Counter-Strike competitive platform to life. Our project is a pay-to-play, single-match, skill-based eSports experience that combines the thrill of gambling streams with real, fair, skill-based payouts — using crypto-only payments.

Project Overview:

Custom Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) or CS:GO server mod

Third-party platform to handle:

Player registration and accounts

Buy-ins in crypto

Automated crypto payouts

Skill-based matchmaking

Unique game mode:

8 teams of 5 players each

Elimination-based, hybrid battle royale + bomb-defuse mode

Custom map with 4–6 bomb sites

No respawns per round

Single-match, single payout

Rounds until one team wins

Prize pool distribution tracked live

SourceMod plugin to run game logic and report results to backend

Full frontend website/app with user dashboards

Secure, automated processes end-to-end

Roles Required:

- SourceMod / CS Plugin Developer

Proven experience developing Counter-Strike SourceMod or server plugins

Familiar with CS server configuration, team balancing, tracking kills/deaths, etc.

Ability to connect server data to an external backend

- Web Developer (Frontend + Backend Full Stack)

Node.js / Python preferred

Authentication systems

Crypto payment integration (Ethereum, USDT, or similar)

User dashboards to handle deposits, withdrawals, balances

Skill-based matchmaking

Admin tools to monitor matches and payouts

Game Designer / Map Designer

Experience building custom CS2/CSGO maps

Ability to design balanced, fair, visually appealing multi-team maps

Adapt layouts for 8-team structure and multi-bomb-site flow

- DevOps / Server Engineer

Experience deploying/managing Source Dedicated Servers (SRCDS)

Able to scale for many simultaneous matches

Strong server security knowledge

Performance optimization

Budget & Timeline:

Timeline: 2–3 months for MVP

Payment will be milestone-based, not hourly

Clear milestones will be defined together before contract

Why This Project Is Exciting:

Combines the excitement of eSports with the thrill of crypto-based betting

No long brackets — one-match payouts, encouraging repeat play

Viral streamer appeal

Fresh, never-seen hybrid game mode

High growth potential

What We Expect:

Relevant portfolio in CS2, CS:GO, or similar FPS environments

Clean, well-documented code

Transparent, responsive communication

Professional, solution-oriented, reliable

Passion for gaming and competitive skill-based platforms

Next Steps:

Please reply with:

Relevant experience and portfolio

Rough cost breakdown for your role(s)

Proposed milestones and estimates

Any technical questions or suggestions

Availability (start date, expected hours per week)

We are excited to meet talented builders to help launch the next generation of cash-based Counter-Strike competition!