Counter-Strike 2's map pool consists of carefully designed battlegrounds that form the backbone of competitive play. Here's a comprehensive overview of all CS2 maps in 2024:

Active Duty Map Pool:

• Mirage: Well-balanced map featuring crucial mid-control and multiple entry points to both sites
• Vertigo: Vertical-focused map emphasizing information gathering and quick rotations
• Nuke: Dual-level map known for its CT-sided nature and requiring precise coordination
• Ancient: Newest addition featuring balanced gameplay and important mid-control
• Anubis: Complex, maze-like layout offering versatile strategic options
• Inferno: Classic map balancing tactical play with aggressive opportunities
• Dust 2: Recently re-added classic replacing Overpass, known for balanced gameplay

New Maps (November 2024):

• Basalt: Volcanic setting with tight choke points and open bomb sites
• Edin: Urban environment featuring multi-level structures
• Palais: Palace-themed map emphasizing stealth
• Whistle: Countryside setting balancing long-range and close combat

Game Mode Specific Maps:

Wingman Maps:

• Overpass
• Vertigo
• Inferno
• Nuke
• Palais
• Whistle

Arms Race Maps:

• Baggage
• Shoots
• Pool Day

Casual and Deathmatch maps include variants of competitive maps plus specialized locations like Office, Italy, and Canals.

Workshop support allows for community-created maps to expand the available selection further.

Key to success in CS2 is mastering each map's unique layout, callouts, and strategic elements.

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