karrigan: "We have played too much Dust2; we need to play other maps"
HLTV reports that karrigan has expressed a desire for his team to diversify their map pool beyond Dust2. According to the publication, he noted that Falcons' strategic decision to pick Ancient was motivated by this need to expand their tactical repertoire.
What happened
HLTV reports that Finn "karrigan" Andersen has addressed his team's current map strategy, suggesting that they have become too reliant on Dust2. The in-game leader indicated that the team must prioritize playing other maps to stay competitive.
He further explained that the decision for Falcons to pick Ancient during their recent series was a deliberate tactical choice. This selection was driven by a necessity to gain experience and expand the team's overall map pool.
Fans can find the original report on the HLTV website.
Recent context
On 2026-08-29, Falcons overwhelm Legacy for Open playoffs saw the team secure their spot in the BLAST Open playoffs after avenging a loss to the Brazilian squad. Just a day earlier, on 2026-08-28, zonic on beating Lynn Vision: "It was good to see, mentality-wise, that we could come back" highlighted how the coaching staff is focused on the team's mental resilience during their ongoing campaign.
On 2026-08-29, Dataminer discovers using a 16:9 aspect ratio gives an advantage in CS2 reported technical findings that potentially influenced match outcomes at the BLAST Open Porto tournament. Additionally, on 2026-08-24, Counter-Strike 2 Update introduced new scripting tools for map creators, while Hall of Fame map gets an update for the Class of 2025 provided environment changes for that specific map on the same date.
Why it matters
Developing a broader map pool is critical for elite teams like Falcons to prevent opponents from easily predicting their veto strategy and effectively countering their preparation.