Valve's recent Active Duty map pool rotations in CS2—removing Train for Anubis in January and Inferno for Cache in early March—have heightened trader expectations for another change by June 30, aligning with Premier seasons and major tournament cycles. These data-informed updates prioritize pro pick/ban trends and community demands for balance, as Cache's long-requested return addressed visibility issues while sidelining underperformers. Current trader consensus implies 40% odds for Ancient's exit, reflecting its stagnant pro meta usage and calls for variety, followed by Nuke at 32% amid similar concerns. FACEIT's Season 8 expansion to eight maps via top-1,000 Elo player vote starting April 22 could influence Valve's next patch, though no official announcements have emerged in the past 30 days.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data · UpdatedWhich maps will Valve Remove by June 30?
Which maps will Valve Remove by June 30?
$706,692 Vol.
Jun 30, 2026
Ancient
22%
Nuke
28%
Mirage
13%
Dust 2
12%
Overpass
16%
Inferno
40%
$706,692 Vol.
Ancient
$323 Vol.
22%
Nuke
$70,462 Vol.
28%
Mirage
$765 Vol.
13%
Dust 2
$72,194 Vol.
12%
Overpass
$488,885 Vol.
16%
Inferno
$72,053 Vol.
40%
This market will resolve to "Yes" if Valve removes the listed map from the official map pool by June 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, and the removal lasts continuously for at least 48 hours. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.
Temporary or testing removals reversed within 48 hours do not count.
The "official map pool" refers to the Active Duty map group in CS2, used for competitive matchmaking (Premier mode) and professional tournaments.
For the purpose of this market, “Valve” refers to Valve Corporation, the developer and publisher of the Counter-Strike series.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from Valve; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.Valve's recent Active Duty map pool rotations in CS2—removing Train for Anubis in January and Inferno for Cache in early March—have heightened trader expectations for another change by June 30, aligning with Premier seasons and major tournament cycles. These data-informed updates prioritize pro pick/ban trends and community demands for balance, as Cache's long-requested return addressed visibility issues while sidelining underperformers. Current trader consensus implies 40% odds for Ancient's exit, reflecting its stagnant pro meta usage and calls for variety, followed by Nuke at 32% amid similar concerns. FACEIT's Season 8 expansion to eight maps via top-1,000 Elo player vote starting April 22 could influence Valve's next patch, though no official announcements have emerged in the past 30 days.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if Valve removes the listed map from the official map pool by June 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, and the removal lasts continuously for at least 48 hours. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.
Temporary or testing removals reversed within 48 hours do not count.
The "official map pool" refers to the Active Duty map group in CS2, used for competitive matchmaking (Premier mode) and professional tournaments.
For the purpose of this market, “Valve” refers to Valve Corporation, the developer and publisher of the Counter-Strike series.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from Valve; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Temporary or testing removals reversed within 48 hours do not count.
The "official map pool" refers to the Active Duty map group in CS2, used for competitive matchmaking (Premier mode) and professional tournaments.
For the purpose of this market, “Valve” refers to Valve Corporation, the developer and publisher of the Counter-Strike series.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from Valve; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Market Opened: Jan 6, 2026, 4:52 PM ET
Volume
$706,692End Date
Jun 30, 2026Market Opened
Jan 6, 2026, 4:52 PM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...This market will resolve to "Yes" if Valve removes the listed map from the official map pool by June 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, and the removal lasts continuously for at least 48 hours. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.
Temporary or testing removals reversed within 48 hours do not count.
The "official map pool" refers to the Active Duty map group in CS2, used for competitive matchmaking (Premier mode) and professional tournaments.
For the purpose of this market, “Valve” refers to Valve Corporation, the developer and publisher of the Counter-Strike series.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from Valve; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.Valve's recent Active Duty map pool rotations in CS2—removing Train for Anubis in January and Inferno for Cache in early March—have heightened trader expectations for another change by June 30, aligning with Premier seasons and major tournament cycles. These data-informed updates prioritize pro pick/ban trends and community demands for balance, as Cache's long-requested return addressed visibility issues while sidelining underperformers. Current trader consensus implies 40% odds for Ancient's exit, reflecting its stagnant pro meta usage and calls for variety, followed by Nuke at 32% amid similar concerns. FACEIT's Season 8 expansion to eight maps via top-1,000 Elo player vote starting April 22 could influence Valve's next patch, though no official announcements have emerged in the past 30 days.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if Valve removes the listed map from the official map pool by June 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, and the removal lasts continuously for at least 48 hours. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.
Temporary or testing removals reversed within 48 hours do not count.
The "official map pool" refers to the Active Duty map group in CS2, used for competitive matchmaking (Premier mode) and professional tournaments.
For the purpose of this market, “Valve” refers to Valve Corporation, the developer and publisher of the Counter-Strike series.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from Valve; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Temporary or testing removals reversed within 48 hours do not count.
The "official map pool" refers to the Active Duty map group in CS2, used for competitive matchmaking (Premier mode) and professional tournaments.
For the purpose of this market, “Valve” refers to Valve Corporation, the developer and publisher of the Counter-Strike series.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from Valve; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$706,692End Date
Jun 30, 2026Market Opened
Jan 6, 2026, 4:52 PM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...Valve's recent Active Duty map pool rotations in CS2—removing Train for Anubis in January and Inferno for Cache in early March—have heightened trader expectations for another change by June 30, aligning with Premier seasons and major tournament cycles. These data-informed updates prioritize pro pick/ban trends and community demands for balance, as Cache's long-requested return addressed visibility issues while sidelining underperformers. Current trader consensus implies 40% odds for Ancient's exit, reflecting its stagnant pro meta usage and calls for variety, followed by Nuke at 32% amid similar concerns. FACEIT's Season 8 expansion to eight maps via top-1,000 Elo player vote starting April 22 could influence Valve's next patch, though no official announcements have emerged in the past 30 days.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data · Updated
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