Valve recently released an update for CS2 that removed Anubis from the active competitive map pool and brought back Overpass. This change means many teams will have to adjust their preparation and adapt their playstyle to the updated map pool. The impact will be especially felt by teams that frequently played Anubis and had strong results on it. Below is a detailed breakdown of the top-performing players and teams on the map, based on stats from major tournaments (minimum 20 maps played).
Top Players on Anubis
m0NESY (Falcons) — 1.34 rating
The Russian AWPer showcased phenomenal performances on Anubis. His aggressive style and confident AWPing were key to many victories, both during his time on G2 and now with Falcons.
SunPayus (HEROIC) — 1.32 rating
The Spanish AWPer is known for his consistency and smart positioning. While playing for ENCE, he was a standout performer on Anubis, and after joining HEROIC, he has maintained his high level on the map.
donk (Team Spirit) — 1.32 rating
The brightest young talent of the year, donk became known for his raw aggression and mechanical prowess. Anubis was one of the maps where he dominated opponents the most.
ZywOo (Vitality) — 1.28 rating
One of the best players in the world, ZywOo consistently made an impact on every map — and Anubis was no exception. His versatility allowed him to adapt seamlessly to different scenarios.
XANTARES (Aurora) — 1.25 rating
The legendary Turkish rifler continued to showcase elite individual skill. His fast-paced and precise playstyle often broke down defenses on Anubis.
Team Statistics
Top teams by average rating on Anubis:
- Spirit — 1.12 (33 maps)
- Eternal Fire — 1.11 (33 maps)
- Liquid — 1.10 (37 maps)
- Vitality — 1.10 (49 maps)
- NAVI — 1.09 (34 maps)
- Complexity — 1.09 (33 maps)
Round Win Percentage
Top teams by round win percentage on Anubis:
- ENCE — 56.0% (441 rounds)
- Vitality — 54.1% (1153 rounds)
- Eternal Fire — 53.9% (718 rounds)
- NAVI — 53.3% (826 rounds)
- Liquid — 53.3% (859 rounds)
Pistol Round Win Percentage
Top teams by pistol round win rate on Anubis:
- NAVI — 63.2% (34 maps)
- Liquid — 59.5% (37 maps)
- FURIA — 55.0% (20 maps)
- ENCE — 55.0% (20 maps)
- FaZe — 54.5% (44 maps)
Adapting to the New Reality
The removal of Anubis from the map pool could have a serious impact on the performance of several teams. Teams like Team Spirit, Vitality, and Liquid — all of whom had strong results on the map — will now have to shift focus and reinvest time into training other maps, particularly Overpass.
Players like donk, m0NESY, and SunPayus, who thrived on Anubis with their aggression and control over key areas, will need to adapt their style to new environments. This rotation is a clear reminder of how vital versatility and flexibility are in professional CS2.
