Match imports, teams and map vetoes
Import matches from FACEIT or DACHCS. Manage teams, players, map pools, picks, bans and results. Competitions with seasons, logos and sponsors keep your preparation organized.
Explore match importsOU – sofc's Observer Utility
Free CS2 broadcasting software for Windows
Your cast.One workspace.
With sofc’s Observer Utility, you can prepare Counter-Strike 2 matches, control your HUD and bring your broadcast into OBS. Match imports, observing and Stream Deck work together in one place.
For observers and casters · With a confirmed email address.
- FreeA passion project for your broadcasts
- Local live dataCS2 and HLAE data stay on your PC
- Prepare togetherWith your team in a shared workspace
Built from a passion for casting
sOU is free.
So your broadcast can begin.
0 € for sOU
sOU [suː] is my passion project. I want to make getting started with CS2 casting easier and build a tool I enjoy using myself. That is why sOU is free – so you can simply try it out and use it for your own broadcasts.
Whether you are hosting your first community cast or working with an established production team, you get match management, HUD output, observer tools and shared workspaces in one app. That leaves more time for the game and your viewers.
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Prepare your first broadcastWorking together
Everything for your CS2 broadcast.
From teams and map vetoes to your live HUD: connect your preparation with the tools you need during a broadcast.
CS2 HUDs for OBS and your overlay
Discover HUDs in the marketplace, install available packages and control their views directly in sOU. Output your HUD as an OBS browser source or a transparent desktop overlay over CS2.
Explore the HUD marketplaceWorkspaces for your production team
Prepare matches together and sync teams, players and competitions. Organizations and roles control access. You choose when to bring changes from other team members into your ongoing broadcast.
Explore team collaborationYour Stream Deck control room
Switch players, manage matches and map vetoes, and control HUD views or yaibo from your Elgato Stream Deck. Live displays for scores, teams and timers keep key information visible on your keys.
Explore the Stream Deck integrationKeep using familiar HUDs.
sOU supports compatible CS2 HUDs for LHM and JT's HUD Manager. Import your HUD as a ZIP package and use it with game, team and match data from sOU. Bring your own look and control output in one place.
Compatibility and importProcess HLAE data directly.
sOU combines CS2 game data with additional HLAE information: player positions and view directions for the radar, plus kill events for the kill feed. Launch CS2 with HLAE directly from the app.
Set up CS2 and HLAEyaibo integrated directly.
Start Observer by yaibo directly in sOU. The native integration handles automatic player switches; enable optional camera paths as needed. Adjust switching rules and take camera control yourself at any time.
Set up the observerBuild your own HUDs with the sOU SDK
Create your own look with C#/Blazor or JavaScript. The SDK provides templates and game, team and match data. Custom views, settings and actions connect your HUD to sOU.
Develop your own HUDBefore, during and after the match
A workflow that fits together.
Prepare
Import a match, check the teams and map series, and select your HUD. Everyone works with the data in their workspace.
Broadcast
Launch CS2 with HLAE, add your HUD to OBS and control the observer. Live data is processed locally on your broadcast PC.
Keep going
Reuse saved teams, players and competitions for your next broadcast. Sync results and preparation with your team.
Get started
Ready for your
next match?
- Create an account and confirm your email
Register with your email address and open the confirmation link.
- Install sOU for Windows
Download the app and install it on your casting PC.
- Sign in and set up your HUD
Sign in directly and install your preferred HUD package.
Frequently asked questions about sOU
Is sOU really free, and why?
Yes. sOU is my passion project. I want to make getting started with CS2 casting easier. That is why you can download the app for free and use it for your own broadcasts. To sign in, you need an account with a confirmed email address.
Does that mean all HUDs and additional tools are free too?
Free refers to sOU. Third-party HUDs, additional tools and services have their own licenses, access conditions and, where applicable, prices. Check the information from each provider. A Stream Deck is only needed for optional hardware controls.
What do I need for my first CS2 broadcast?
You need a Windows PC, Counter-Strike 2, a confirmed sOU account and a suitable HUD. Add the HUD address as a browser source in OBS for your broadcast. HLAE adds radar and killfeed data, among other information. You can add Stream Deck and yaibo to suit your workflow. Read the quick start guide.
How do I add my HUD to the broadcast?
Copy the HUD URL from sOU and add it to OBS as a browser source. Open the desktop overlay to display it above the game. Both outputs use your selected HUD and active match data. Set up HUD output.
Can I develop my own HUD?
Yes. The sOU SDK provides templates and access to game, team and match data. Design your own views, settings and actions and install your HUD as a package in sOU. Go to the HUD author guide.
Can my team prepare together?
Organise teams, players, matches and competitions together in shared workspaces. Roles control who can view or edit data. The cloud syncs your saved data. Work together in a workspace.
Which data stays on my PC?
sOU processes CS2 and HLAE live data locally. It is not synced to the cloud. Saved teams, players, matches and competitions are synced through your workspace. After a successful online sign-in, you can start offline with valid access verification for up to 28 days. More about workspaces and offline use.