After a major update of Vertigo that took place on May 24, 2024, this deck became the least popular at major tournaments. According to the data collected from major tournaments in the second half of the year, Vertigo was played only 26 times.
Before the update, Overpass was the least popular card, having been chosen 41 times in the same period from January to May 2024. However, the changes in Vertigo caused teams to abandon this map more often in favor of other ones.
Falling popularity at major tournaments
One of the most striking examples of Vertigo's decline in popularity was the fact that it was not played even once at the BLAST Premier Fall Final 2024 tournament, where it was rejected in favor of more stable and popular maps such as Dust 2. Dust 2 became the leader in the number of matches at the tournament, as it was played as many as 9 times.
In other major tournaments, after the update, Vertigo became one of the maps that teams more often rejected when choosing maps for their matches. Instead, Nuke, Ancient, Dust 2, and Anubis remain popular and actively used.
Favorite maps after the update
According to the statistics of major tournaments in 2024, among the most popular maps after the Vertigo update, Nuke remains the favorite, which was played 88 times, Ancient - 72 times, and Dust 2 - 71 times. Mirage also remains a stable choice, as it was played 55 times.
According to analysts, Vertigo has experienced a decline in popularity due to a series of changes in design and mechanics that made it less comfortable for tactical play. However, the situation may change over time if the map is updated again or teams find new strategies to use it effectively.
Peak interest in other maps
As for the other popular maps, Nuke remains at the top of the teams' choice and is constantly played in the decisive matches of major tournaments. Ancient, with its unique design elements, continues to captivate teams and spectators alike, remaining one of the most popular maps since its introduction.
These trends reflect changes in professional teams' mapping preferences in CS2, where each new map version can significantly alter the balance of power.
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