Carnival

Starting with Carnival, a map that belies its ominous name, Deathmatch Amusement Park is nestled in Alexanderplatz, East Berlin. Far from being a mere playground for bullets, it boasts a beer garden, bank, and station, making it a potential tourist spot or bustling street. The graffiti, bearing a striking resemblance to those found in the real Alexanderplatz, further authenticates this location among CS2 maps.

Vertigo

Moving on to Vertigo, this map offers limited information. However, the numbers 50 and 51 spotted near the A and B bomb sites, coupled with the surrounding scenery and overhead cranes, point towards an unfinished skyscraper. Here, the terrorists’ mission is to obliterate the chemical products housed on the 50th and 51st floors of a skyscraper in New York City.

Ancient

Next is Ancient, a map that allows its architecture to speak for itself. Despite the absence of text clues, the Ancient Ruins map, with its characteristic Mayan pyramid or temple design, hints at an archaeological site. The presence of modern tools and signs further confirm its location as a Mayan excavation site.

Office

The Office map, named Central South Office Park, is simply a modern office setting, nothing more, nothing less.

Italian

Italian, another interesting map, draws its original inspiration from Eguisheim in France, celebrated as the most beautiful flower town. It is renowned for its iconic three-way intersection at the CT spawn point and its wine production, evident from the scattered wine cellars and barrels. However, the CS2 version of this map features all text in Italian, thereby situating the location in a quaint town in Italy.

Inferno

Unlike Italian Town, Inferno Village is smaller and more like a village. Given the vineyards outside the map, this location is likely a winery within an Italian town. Provides a stark contrast to the usual cityscapes and historic ruins found in other maps. The rustic buildings, cobblestone paths, and the sprawling vineyard just outside the main play area create a picturesque setting for intense firefights. Despite its tranquil appearance, Inferno is anything but peaceful.

Anubis

Anubis is one of the most recognizable CS2 maps, set in an ancient Egyptian temple, evident from the stone statues and various wall paintings. Players navigate through the map’s narrow passages, open courtyards, and hidden chambers. In Anubis, every corner holds a piece of ancient history and a potential ambush, making it one of the most engaging maps in CS2.

Nuke

Originally named Missile Base, the Nuke map, according to the CS version, is located in a remote mountain area in the western United States. The terrorists’ goal is to blow up the missile production base. The CS2 version of Nuclear Crisis is likely based on America’s Beaver Valley power station.

Mirage and Dust II

Both Desert Mirage and Dust II are desert maps, likely set in a desert city in Morocco. As these are decades-old maps, their origins are largely left to imagination due to technical limitations at the time.

Conclusion

Each of the CS2 maps has a unique story to tell, adding another layer of depth to the adrenaline-packed matches. Whether it’s a bustling city street or an ancient archaeological site, the battlegrounds in CS2 are more than just arenas for virtual warfare; they’re windows into diverse cultures and histories.