After the last update of the Vertigo map, there were mixed reviews in the CS2 esports arena. There is data showing a significant drop in the popularity of Vertigo among teams. The share of games on this map has been halved: from 12.3% to 6.7% of all games in the league after the update in May 2024.

This drop may be due to player dissatisfaction with the changes that were made to the map's design and game balance. At the same time, other sources such as Leetify show an increase in the use of Vertigo in premier mode matches, where the share increased from 13.5% to 15.8% after the update. This discrepancy shows that while elite players may experience negative changes, the overall usage statistics confirm the card's growing popularity.

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Such data indicates a complex dynamic between the perception of a card by professional players and its actual popularity among the general public. Developers should carefully study these trends to balance the gaming experience, giving preference not only to innovations in design but also to preserving the classic elements that are valued by high-level players.