Guide to Counter-Strike 2 maps for new players Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) is a tactical shooting game where players form teams and compete against one another in an enclosed location. The game’s setting can be easy to overlook but it’s a major influence on everyone's performance. So much so that every professional esports game of CS2 begins with map selection. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Counter Strike 2 maps are mostly similar to Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CSGO).