Is Train Coming to Counter Strike 2? Here’s What We Know So Far
The CS2 community is abuzz with speculation about Train, one of the most beloved maps from previous Counter-Strike games. With the Active Duty map pool feeling a bit stale and the upcoming Major on the horizon, fans are hoping for the return of this iconic map. So, is Train likely to join the CS2 lineup? Let’s look at the hints that suggest it might be on the way.
Is Train’s Arrival in CS2 Imminent?
All signs seem to indicate that Train may indeed be coming to CS2 soon. The speculation started with a playful Twitter interaction from the official Counter-Strike 2 account, which responded to a fan’s suggestion to remove Vertigo from the map pool.. When the account updated its header image to a close-up of an asphalt floor, this sparked discussions within the community, as players noted the ground looked remarkably similar to the Ivy area near T-spawn in the Counter Strike version of Train.
The speculation only grew after an exchange between FaZe’s ropz and the official CS2 account, where they jokingly discussed Train’s possible return. Adding fuel to the fire, multiple dataminers over recent months have uncovered Train assets in CS2’s files, suggesting Valve may be preparing the map for an eventual release.
The Most Compelling Hint Yet
Perhaps the strongest hint yet came after a recent CS2 update. After releasing the update, Counter-Strike’s official Twitter account posted a message with wording identical to a tweet Valve used a decade ago when Train was reintroduced in CS. This callback has led fans to believe that Train’s return to CS2 might be closer than expected, though an official release date remains unconfirmed.
Will Train Enter Active Duty Right Away?
Even if Train does return to Counter Strike 2 soon, it’s unlikely to join the Active Duty map pool immediately. With the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 RMRs around the corner, swapping out a map in the current pool could create chaos and potentially give certain teams an unfair edge. For this reason, it’s likely that Train would only be added to the Active Duty pool after the Major has concluded, which is scheduled for December 15th.
If all these hints are indeed leading to Train’s return, fans can expect it to join the main CS2 map pool sometime after the Major wraps up. Until then, the excitement and anticipation continue to build, with players eagerly awaiting the official confirmation.
