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<p>Create Maps hub page with Active Duty and Reserve pool tables</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>Counter-Strike 2 features a variety of maps across different game modes. Maps are the battlegrounds where teams compete, each with unique layouts, callouts, and strategic considerations.<br /> <br /> == Active Duty Pool ==<br /> <br /> The Active Duty map pool is used in official competitive and Premier matchmaking. These maps are regularly updated and balanced for competitive play.<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable sortable&quot; style=&quot;width:100%&quot;<br /> \! Map \!\! Setting \!\! Bombsites \!\! Game Modes \!\! Notes<br /> |-<br /> | [[Dust II]] || Middle East || A, B || Competitive, Premier, Casual, Deathmatch || Iconic map, in CS since 2001. Known for long-range duels and fast rotations.<br /> |-<br /> | [[Mirage]] || Morocco || A, B || Competitive, Premier, Casual, Deathmatch || Fan favorite with balanced gameplay. Strong mid control emphasis.<br /> |-<br /> | [[Inferno]] || Italy || A, B || Competitive, Premier, Casual, Deathmatch || Tight corridors and close-quarters combat. Classic banana hold.<br /> |-<br /> | [[Nuke]] || Germany || A, B || Competitive, Premier, Casual, Deathmatch || Unique vertical layout with two stacked bombsites.<br /> |-<br /> | [[Overpass]] || Germany || A, B || Competitive, Premier, Casual, Deathmatch || Complex layout with multiple connector routes and water features.<br /> |-<br /> | [[Anubis]] || Egypt || A, B || Competitive, Premier, Casual, Deathmatch || Added to Active Duty in CS2. Ancient Egyptian theme.<br /> |-<br /> | [[Ancient]] || Central America || A, B || Competitive, Premier, Casual, Deathmatch || Mayan ruins setting with wide open spaces and tight chokes.<br /> |-<br /> | [[Vertigo]] || USA || A, B || Competitive, Premier, Casual, Deathmatch || Set atop a skyscraper under construction. Unique vertical gameplay.<br /> |}<br /> <br /> == Reserve Pool ==<br /> <br /> Reserve maps rotate in and out of competitive play and are available in casual game modes.<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable sortable&quot; style=&quot;width:100%&quot;<br /> \! Map \!\! Type \!\! Setting \!\! Notes<br /> |-<br /> | [[Train]] || Defusal || Russia || Classic map set in a train yard. Removed from Active Duty.<br /> |-<br /> | [[Office]] || Hostage || USA || Classic hostage rescue map set in an office building.<br /> |}<br /> <br /> == Map Elements ==<br /> <br /> All competitive maps share common elements:<br /> <br /> * Bombsites — Designated areas (A and B) where Terrorists plant the C4 explosive<br /> * Spawn Points — CT and T starting positions at opposite ends of the map<br /> * Mid — Central area connecting both sides of the map, often a key control point<br /> * Connectors — Pathways linking major areas of the map<br /> * Choke Points — Narrow passages that can be held by defenders or pushed by attackers<br /> * Callouts — Community-established names for specific locations used for team communication<br /> <br /> == Related Articles ==<br /> <br /> * [[Competitive (Game Mode)|Competitive Mode]] — Standard 5v5 defusal format<br /> * [[Premier (Game Mode)|Premier Mode]] — Ranked competitive with map vetoes<br /> * [[Utility Usage]] — Smoke, flash, and molotov lineups for map control<br /> * [[Movement Mechanics]] — Movement techniques for map navigation<br /> <br /> [[Category:Maps]]<br /> [[Category:Game Elements]]</div>

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