An ingenious design trick has been uncovered in the popular Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) map, Overpass. The map creator, MagnarJ, recently revealed that instead of creating handles for all the generator doors, he used cooking pots. This clever solution was born out of the designer’s reluctance to bother anyone for design codes when he was new to the job. Surprisingly, these pot handles have remained in the map since its release in 2013, blending in so seamlessly that most players never even noticed them.
Overpass, one of the first maps created for CS:GO, initially faced criticism from the community. However, despite its flaws and subsequent updates, the map has managed to withstand the test of time and remains a part of the CS2 map pool.
CS2, the latest installment in the Counter-Strike series, has also encountered its fair share of map-related issues. Bugs and glitches have plagued several maps, causing disruptions in matchmaking games. While many of these problems have been resolved, there are still instances where maps merge or collide, leading to unusual occurrences like walls protruding through other maps or entire maps disappearing.
As players explore the new CS2 maps, they may now be on the lookout for any hidden design secrets, similar to the cooking pot handles in Overpass. However, it may be some time before the developers reveal any more intriguing details, possibly in CS3.
Table: Overpass Map Issues
| Time | Score | Issue |
|——|——-|——-|
| 2013 | – | Over 50 issues reported, including inaccurate sounds and bomb-plant positions |
| 2014 | – | Community criticism and adjustments made to improve the map |
| 2015 | – | Overpass survives and remains in the CS:GO map pool |
| 2023 | – | MagnarJ reveals the secret use of cooking pots as handles in Overpass |
| 2023 | – | CS2 maps encounter various bugs and glitches during beta testing |
| 2023 | – | Maps occasionally merge or collide, causing disruptions in gameplay |
| 2023 | – | Players discover unusual occurrences, such as walls protruding through other maps |
| 2023 | – | CS3 may hold more secrets and surprises from the developers |
Source: DOTESPORTS
