Train rework leaves CS2 pros divided: “Not sure about the map layout”

As a dedicated CS2 fan with years of experience under my belt, I must say that the return of Train to CS2 has brought both excitement and trepidation among the pro community. While some, like Vitality’s apEX and Natus Vincere’s jL, are thrilled about this rework and even advocate for Vertigo’s removal from the Active Duty map pool, others have expressed concerns about its balance.

While some pros are happy with Train’s addition to CS2, some have reservations about the map.

While many members of the CS2 community are thrilled with the introduction of Train in the game, not all professional players share the same enthusiasm for the reintroduction of the classic map.

For the very first time on November 13, Valve incorporated the Train map into CS2. This particular map has been absent from the professional circuit since 2021, and currently, it will continue to be excluded. Nonetheless, players are able to engage with the Train map in competitive, casual, and deathmatch modes.

Even though advanced CS2 players may not be required to play Train just yet, some of them have formed definite views on the map due to its differences from the one found in CS:GO. This was likely inevitable considering the distinct appearance of CS2’s Train compared to its counterpart in CS:GO.

CS2 pros react to Train rework

Positive reactions

As a die-hard fan, I can’t help but feel elated, just like apEX himself, when he announced his choice: “Train it is!” His enthusiasm and positivity are truly infectious among the pro community.

Justinas “jL” Lekavičius, a CS:2 prodigy from Natus Vincere, is just as excited about the hype train. This Lithuanian player expresses his desire for Valve to consider replacing Vertigo with Train in the Active Duty map pool in future updates.

It’s important to point out that in top-tier competitions, Vertigo is seldom played, even though it has undergone numerous changes.

While not enjoying quite the same level of fame as JL and apEX, North American streamer and semi-pro Austin “Austin” Meadows expressed satisfaction with the recent changes to the Train map.

Austin expressed his excitement too, saying on X that the revamped Train mode is simply fantastic and he can hardly wait to try it out during the upcoming season. Moreover, he applauded Valve for the recent improvements they made to their netcode.

Mixed reactions

It’s true that Kenny Schrub appreciates playing Train, but he does express some reservations about the recent rebalance leaning towards the advantage of the T-side. And it seems his apprehensions could be justified.

In Counter-Strike 2 (CS2), there isn’t a skybox, which allows the Terrorists to throw various smoke grenades onto the A bombsite on the Train map. For kennyS, this current situation makes it seem overly simple for the Terrorists to dominate the A site.

Christoffer “Chr1zN” Storgaard, the team leader of OG, also had a mix of positive and negative opinions regarding Train.

As a fresh recruit diving into Valve’s latest masterpiece, I can’t help but admire the minimalist aesthetic of Train. However, there are a few hitboxes that seem to require some tweaking for a smoother gaming experience.

Wrapping up the mixed reaction comes G2’s former captain Rasmus “HooXi” Nielsen. The Dane praised Valve for Train’s new visuals, but isn’t sure about the map layout.

In the game, the leader didn’t anticipate such a significant shift in the map. “It seems certain areas might become congested and others overly spacious,” HooXi noted on channel X.

Negative reactions

Casper “cadiaN” Møller, the strategic lead for Astralis, expressed his disapproval towards the revamped design of the map Train. In his opinion, the modifications to classic Counter-Strike: Global Offensive maps have not been beneficial.

While cadiaN didn’t offer too much input, MOUZ’s captain Kamil “siuhy” Szkaradek went a bit deeper.

The prodigy in-game leader said that CS “is losing its game feeling” with all these map overhauls. This is a topic that comes and go in the CS2 community as some players feel that some CS2 maps look like VALORANT maps.

Among the key discussions about CS2’s Train map lies the revamping of the area previously known as Popdog. This part of the map underwent a significant transformation, with the removal of the ladder and its subsequent expansion, which led to its new name: Longdog.

As a gamer, I found Popdog to be an advantageous spot for the Counter-Terrorists, but it seems that advantage has been eliminated. For me, playing as ENCE’s pro Viktor “sdy” Orudzhev, Train appears to favor the T-side excessively.

Given all that’s been discussed, there’s a good chance that Valve will make adjustments to the Train map as more professionals and casual players test it out and offer their opinions. They’ve already made some minor improvements, so it’s important to remember that this isn’t necessarily the final version of the Train map.

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2024-11-15 17:10