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Overpass map loading screen in CS2.
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Counter-Strike

Latest CS2 update brings Overpass back to active duty for Premier Season 3

A legendary map has returned.
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Jeremiah Sevilla
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Published: Jul 15, 2025 09:03 pm

The latest CS2 patch has brought some exciting changes, including the return of the iconic Overpass map.

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Overpass is officially back in the active duty map pool, spicing up both Premier Season 3 and the competitive scene. On top of the map pool shakeup, this update also includes some gameplay changes aimed at rebalancing the meta.

Here’s a breakdown of the new CS2 update released on July 15.

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CS2 patch notes today (July 15)

Overpass returns with Premier Season 3 launch

Aerial view of Overpass A site.
It’s back after more than one year. Image via Valve

With the launch of Premier Season 3, competitive mode is back online after a short break at the end of Season 2. Alongside the restart, Valve has swapped out Anubis for Overpass in the active duty map pool. This marks Overpass’s return after it was replaced by Dust 2 back in April 2024.

The reintroduction of Overpass is bound to shake things up in both ranked matchmaking and the pro scene, especially as teams prepare for the second half of the 2025 esports calendar and set their sights on qualifying for the StarLadder Budapest Major.

Incendiary Grenade buffed, MP9 nerfed

A player holding an M4 rifle stares at an incendiary grenade in Counter-Strike 2.
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A few gameplay changes have also landed with this patch. The Incendiary Grenade has been buffed: it now spreads fire more quickly, making it even more effective for map control and site denial.

Meanwhile, the MP9 has been nerfed. The submachine gun’s recoil has been increased and jumping accuracy lowered, making it a less reliable choice in eco rounds. These tweaks are likely aimed at reducing its dominance as a go-to budget weapon for CTs.

New CT cash bonus

CS2 overpass players running from CT spawn on the a site
More money for the CTs. Image via Valve

Another notable change is the cash bonus for Counter-Terrorists in competitive modes. CTs will now receive a $50 team reward for every Terrorist player eliminated during a round. It might be a small tweak, but it could impact economy management in tightly contested matches.

Here are the full CS2 patch notes on July 15:

Premier Season Three

  • Premier Season Three is now open for business
  • Added Overpass to the Active Duty Map Pool
  • Removed Anubis from the Active Duty Map Pool

Gameplay

  • Incendiary Grenade – Incendiary grenade fire spreads more rapidly
  • MP9 – increased recoil magnitude and substantially reduced jumping accuracy
  • In Competitive modes, Counter-Terrorists now receive a $50 team award for each Terrorist eliminated in a round
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Jeremiah Sevilla
Associate Editor. Jeremiah is a professional writer since 2017, covering esports and traditional sports. He started following the Dota 2 pro scene in 2014 before getting drawn to other titles. He previously wrote for ONE Esports, Manila Bulletin, The Manila Times, and Mineski.