IEM Cologne will be played on the latest CS2 patch, meaning Overpass is officially back in the competitive map pool.
In a post on X, ESL confirmed that they will adopt Valve’s latest update, which saw Overpass return to Active Duty in place of Anubis.
That makes IEM Cologne the first top-tier tournament to feature the iconic map since its removal in April 2024.
[post_preview url="https://pley.gg/big-update-overpass-replaces-anubis-in-competitive-map-pool/"]The prestigious event in Cologne, featuring a $1.25 million prize pool, kicks off next week and includes the full Counter-Strike elite, with teams like Vitality, Falcons, and Spirit all set to attend.
In their statement, ESL also clarified that the ongoing ESL Pro League Season 22 qualifiers will continue on the old patch, meaning Anubis will still be part of the map pool for that competition.
Meanwhile, BLAST has announced that it will also add Overpass back to the pool, starting from August
