Valve has once again updated the CS2 map pool: Anubis has been removed, and Overpass is back — a move that sparked a wave of community reactions. In this roundup, we’ve gathered the most notable responses from pro players, analysts, and fans to this latest CS2 update. While some welcomed the return of a classic, others were upset by the removal of Anubis, which had become a comfortable pick for many teams.
Reactions to the Update: Some Rejoice, Others Worry
Analyst and commentator Dustin “dusT” Mouret wrote:
“Great change to the map pool, but as I said before, this should have been announced at the Major. Not a week or so before the first event of the season.
The Majors/Seasons and the changes in game in CS2 need to line up better.”
Great change to the map pool, but as I said before, this should have been announced at the Major. Not a week or so before the first event of the season.
The Majors/Seasons and the changes in game in CS2 need to line up better. https://t.co/09byJ0OMWy
— Dustin "dusT" Mouret (@followdusT) July 16, 2025
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dusT praised the return of Overpass but criticized the poor timing of the update — in his opinion, such changes should come after a Major or before a new season, not just a week before the first big tournament.
Despite criticism of the timing, many professionals welcomed Overpass’s return, which brought a sense of nostalgia for some. Among those who appreciated the change were teams that struggled on Anubis, such as Astralis and GamerLegion, both traditionally strong on Overpass. Even MOUZ and Falcons, who regularly played Anubis, responded positively to the change.
Overpass 🤤
— Nicolai Reedtz (@dev1ce) July 16, 2025
Coach, have we received a free permanent ban slot with this update? @sycronecs pic.twitter.com/FSIKyYFXPo
— MOUZ (@mousesports) July 16, 2025
Coach Ashley “ash” Battye jokingly addressed his in-game leader Erik “ztr” Gustafsson, who isn’t a fan of Overpass, giving him a humorous ultimatum: either play the map or find another team.
NOOOOO https://t.co/xuDOjvEYcs
— ztr (@ztrcss) July 16, 2025
Meanwhile, David “n0rb3r7” Daniyelyan, who boasts a 1.17 rating on Overpass compared to a 1.08 overall, was thrilled about the news.
He’s back 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹
— David Danielyan (@n0rb3r7_CSGO) July 16, 2025
On the other hand, Complexity General Manager Graham Pitt was clearly unhappy with the change.
-Anubis
+OverpassWho asked for this 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/m0TkEzwzxk
— Graham Pitt (@messioso) July 16, 2025
Analyst Mauisnake gave a more balanced take and generally praised the update as a positive step for CS2.
Incendiary spread is faster, great.
Overpass keeps the game tactical, great.
CT economy buff, great.
MP9 is not just an OP run-and-jump weapon, good.This is a Grade: A update for the esport.
— Mauisnake (@Mauisnake) July 16, 2025
Overall Sentiment
The community’s reaction to the Anubis–Overpass swap was mixed but leaned mostly positive. Many players and analysts welcomed the return of the iconic map, especially those who feel more confident on Overpass. However, timing remained the main point of criticism, as the update came just days before the new season kicked off.
This reignited the ongoing debate about how game changes in CS2 should better align with the competitive calendar. Nevertheless, nostalgia and the desire to revive old strats on Overpass seem to have outweighed the negatives for most teams and players preparing for the new challenge.
