All CS2 Maps: Complete List of Modes and Updates
In this guide, we have compiled complete information about all available maps in Counter-Strike 2. The material is current as of July 2026 and covers the current roster for Premier Season 5, as well as maps available in standard Competitive, Casual, Deathmatch, and Wingman modes. We will examine key changes introduced with the start of the fifth season: the return of Cache to the main pool, the replacement of Overpass with a new map, and the introduction of new locations such as Boulder, Fachwerk, and Shelter. Additionally, we will list maps that have been removed from official matches.
It is important to understand the differences between modes. The Premier mode uses a strictly limited pool of seven maps that updates at the start of each season. Meanwhile, the Competitive (standard competitive) mode provides access to a significantly larger number of locations, including classic maps like Train, Vertigo, and Office, as well as new additions. The Casual mode combines almost the entire Competitive pool, allowing players to practice without strict rating restrictions. The Wingman mode (2v2) has its own set of maps optimized for narrow corridors and fast rotations.
Current Premier Season 5 Map Pool
With the start of the fifth season, the map roster for Premier has undergone significant changes. The main pool (Active Duty) has seen the return of Cache, which replaced Overpass in it. The map Overpass is now available only in Competitive and Wingman modes but no longer participates in Premier ranked matches. The current list of seven maps for Premier Season 5 includes:
- Cache
- Ancient
- Anubis
- Dust II
- Inferno
- Mirage
- Nuke
The map Nuke has been seriously revamped in the Upgrade category: interior textures have been improved, realistic reflections added to floors and staircases. Zone A is now bathed in sunlight, creating a contrast with the dark blue atmosphere of Zone B. The map Anubis also remained in the pool after its return in Season 4.
Additional Maps for Competitive Mode
In standard competitive mode, access to significantly more locations is available — about fifteen maps in total, including those not included in Premier. These include:
- Overpass: A map with long routes on A and fights around the Water and B sites.
- Train: An updated Source 2 version with rain and improved lighting, available after leaving Premier in Season 4.
- Vertigo: A Touchstone category map, fundamentally unchanged but receiving a lighting overhaul.
- Office: Also a Touchstone map, where the focus is on improved glass shattering graphics.
- Italy: A visually striking location with new connecting routes.
- Boulder, Fachwerk, Shelter: New maps added in Season 5 for Casual and Competitive.
- Basalt: A new volcano-themed map with an emphasis on verticality.
New Maps and Community Locations
In addition to official maps, there are several community locations available for Bomb Defusal mode:
- Edin: A map set in the Scottish city of Edinburgh with a castle.
- Palais: A palace-style location with dark corridors.
- Whistle: A farm career with open fields.
It is also worth noting that Inferno, Nuke, Overpass, Vertigo, as well as new Debris and El Dorado are available in the Wingman mode.
Removed Maps
At the start of the fifth season, four community maps were removed from official matches: Warden, Stronghold, Alpine, and Sanctuation. These maps no longer appear in standard matchmaking, although they can be found via Steam Workshop.
Casual and Deathmatch Modes
The Casual mode uses an extended map pool that includes all Competitive maps, excluding some restrictions. In Season 5, Boulder, Fachwerk, and Shelter were added to this pool. The Deathmatch mode matches the full Competitive pool, allowing players to practice mechanics on any map without economy restrictions.
Arms Race Mode
In Arms Race mode, a separate set of maps is used for fast fights: Baggage, Shoots, and Pool Day. Here players receive a new weapon after every kill, emphasizing fire rate and angle control.
Key Season 5 Changes
The main event of the fifth season was the return of the Cache map to Premier. It replaced Overpass, which moved to the Competitive pool. Three new official maps were also added: Boulder, Fachwerk, and Shelter. The Cache map was completely redesigned for Source 2, retaining its classic three-lane structure but receiving brighter lighting, updated textures, and improved collision. Control of Mid remains a key strategic element on this map.
Touchstone Category Map Features
Some maps in CS2 belong to the Touchstone category, meaning they are fundamentally unchanged with minimal improvements. Such maps include Vertigo and Office. On Vertigo, the focus is on verticality and narrow control points, while on Office it is on improved glass shattering physics and narrow corridors that favor Terrorists in Hostage Rescue mode.
Practical Conclusion
For players choosing Premier Season 5 mode, it is important to orient themselves towards the pool of seven maps: Cache, Ancient, Anubis, Dust II, Inferno, Mirage, and Nuke. If you want to play on a wider selection of locations, including classic and new maps like Boulder or Fachwerk, choose Competitive or Casual mode. Wingman mode is ideal for practicing tactics in tight spaces with two players.
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