Cache was once Counter-Strike’s most popular map in matchmaking and pro lobbies, but it was removed in 2019 and was never seen again in the active duty pool. It is now poised to make its return to CS2 ...

Cache first entered the CS:GO competitive map pool in 2014 and remained there until it was replaced by Vertigo in 2019. It was added to Counter-Strike 2 in March 2025, which is when Valve acquired it.

It wouldn’t be a stretch to say that not only is Dust 2 Counter-Strike’s most popular map, but the most iconic level in all of gaming. Its influence is seen in homages, references, and recreations ...

Dogtown Brewery Sticking with maps, the team has also rejigged the game's Casual and Deathmatch map groups: Defusal Group Alpha: Dust 2, Mirage, Inferno, Vertigo.

The absence of Danger Zone, in particular, was a major blow. CS:GO's battle royale mode had cultivated a dedicated fan base, and its complete removal left many disappointed. Valve slowly ...

Train replaces Vertigo in CS2 map pool After numerous attempts at reworking Vertigo, Valve has finally decided to let it go. That’s right – just as it has been in competitive CS2 tournaments since the ...

That’s why players’ Inferno callouts need to be on point. Valve has made an effort to improve the map, but it’s still only a shadow of its CS:GO version. On top of that, Inferno is one of the maps ...

Valve has really shaken things up with the latest Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) update. Not only have they revamped the iconic Vertigo map, but they’ve also introduced the highly-anticipated Kilowatt weapon ...

CS:GO used to have no overtime, and Premier games would usually end in a tie at a 15-15 scoreline. Premier in CS2 can also only be played on active pool maps from the game.

Vertigo was one of the most dynamic maps in the map pool of CS:GO. Even in Counter-Strike 2, Valve’s next sequel in the CS franchise, the potency of this map can be seen thoroughly. There are numerous ...