Valve finally adds the long awaited Train map in CS2 update with loads of changes

Another huge update to Counter Strike 2 (CS2) brings one of the classic map ‘Train’ with a complete overhaul. That isn’t the only big news, however, as Overpass also received a big overhaul and there is new damage prediction, animation and a lot of other things that Valve usually forgets to mention in the update notes.

First things first, the long awaited Train is back in Competitive, Casual, and Deathmatch modes after multiple teasers, and it’s a lot different despite being the same. There are a lot of things removed which some people did not like, but the map is out for a day and the collective response is yet to be measured. The pop dog is no more, and it’s long dog now.

A bomb site doesn’t have a haven any more, and there are also some changes to the entry. The Ivy has also seen an overhaul, and it is now a proper control room. Both A and B side has also seen some shuffle to the ‘Train’ locations, making it much safer for both attackers and defenders. There is also a new map guide for Train, so turn it on during practice.

A map almost as old as Counter-Strike itself returns. All aboard! https://t.co/jN6RO2WdPdpic.twitter.com/yfiseJEZfa

— CS2 (@CounterStrike) November 13, 2024

Damage Prediction

There is a new feature called Damage Prediction. As per the notes, this features will provide quicker response to shooting your opponent, even before the server calculation. However, it does come with a risk of ‘occasionally being wrong’. It is turned off by default and can be found in the ‘game’ or ‘new’ section inside settings, and will be disabled on high ping.

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Overpass sees a major overhaul

The map which was removed for no apparent reason instead of Vertigo has seen some major changes. The patch notes read ‘Visual updates to canals area and B-site’ which translates into the water being drained completely, so enjoy more fps. It also mentions Performance improvements, which should be apparent after the canal dried up.

Here are some changes that players probably wouldn’t notice

• Added a sign that blocks a bad line of sight from long boost to CT spawn.
• Removed small fence at the edge of party/picnic that interfered with visibility to train station.
• Removed some geometry under the wrecked truck that looked like player legs.
• Replaced some windows with opaque surfaces in train station to remove bad lines of sight.
• Deleted a tree that interfered with a line of sight.
• Moved one of the crate lids on A-site to block a bad line of sight.
• Removed some lamps that could look like player heads at A-site.
• Removed some trees and objects around the park and train station that prevented players from backing into certain useful spaces.
• Removed a chain link fence in alley that made players hard to see.
• Adjustments to fog and decreased the distance at which character models get an increased visibility effect.
• Made shelf in heaven look less like a player.
• Adjusted props and lights in heaven to reduce noise and make players brighter.
• Removed handcart behind barrels at B-site, so players can back into the corner.
• Adjusted collision around barrels for better player movement.
• Added light behind barrels for better player visibility.
• Fixed weird collision on barrel that made for inconsistent wall bangs.
• Fixed bad graffiti rendering at B-site.
• Removed concrete block behind the cement bags at B-site for less awkward player movement.
• Set many smaller props to exclude player movement and grenade bounces.
• Fixed some pixel peeks.
• Small visual updates throughout the map.

Other maps also saw small fixes or changes, and Valve has also added another set of community maps in CS2. These include Basalt and Edin in casual and competitive game modes, while Palais and Whistle to the wingman.