In the social media scene of Counter-Strike, excitement has erupted once again: yesterday, the game's banner was changed on X, which often hints at a significant update. The new image shows asphalt, leading fans to speculate about a possible new map.

The change is particularly intriguing because dataminers recently discovered strings related to de_train in the game files. These files have been added piecemeal with previous updates, further fueling speculation about the return of the Train map. Considering that Vertigo has recently become the least popular map among professionals, the community suspects that Train might replace it in the competitive pool.

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Hint from ropz and potential additions

There was also no shortage of ironic comments from professional player ropz. Today, he joked on X about knowing the truth behind the banner change, to which the official Counter-Strike account humorously responded with a screenshot of the conversation.

“Pets” and possible expansion of cosmetic items

Beyond map rumors, discussions have also returned to the new "pets" module noticed several months ago. Mentions of a collection featuring charms in the form of animals have resurfaced on social media, hinting at the possible introduction of such items in upcoming updates.

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Why this matters to the community

The CS2 community eagerly anticipates the return of Train, as it is one of the most beloved maps in the game's history. If Train replaces Vertigo, it will mark a significant change for the competitive scene, and the addition of cosmetic items like “pets” could diversify the user experience by offering players more personalization options.