NIP published a petition calling for Cache to be brought back into the CS2 competitive map pool.

The Ninjas in Pyjamas organization officially released a statement urging Valve to return the legendary Cache map to CS2 tournament play. The announcement was shared on the team’s social media and included a link to a petition for fans.

In their message, NIP emphasized that Cache had become a symbol of an entire Counter-Strike era. The map gave fans dozens of unforgettable highlights and a truly unique gameplay experience.

Enough is enough, official petition to bring back Cache:

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— NIP CS (@NIPCS) August 19, 2025

Fans were also reminded of iconic moments: s1mple’s clutch against Fnatic, Nifty’s incredible plays, rain’s legendary one-versus-five round, and even NIP’s painful loss to Vega Squadron. These moments remain forever in Counter-Strike history, and many of them are tied directly to Cache.

Cache was removed from the competitive map pool back in 2019, when Valve refreshed the tournament lineup. Since then, fans have regularly called on the developers to bring it back, but a full return never happened.

In early March 2025, the map received an adaptation for CS2, reigniting discussions about its possible return to the competitive pool. However, Valve has yet to make any official comment on the matter.

Cache is known for its balanced design: both sides have equal opportunities for strategic play, while the layout also encourages aggressive moves and bold decisions. Unlike Mirage, Inferno, or Ancient—maps that have long been staples in the pool—Cache has always been perceived as both “fun” and highly tactical.

That’s why CS2 fans and professional players alike hope for its comeback. The petition from NIP only adds more pressure on Valve and shows that the community is still waiting for Cache to return.

It remains unclear whether the map will appear in the next CS2 competitive pool update. But since the Source 2 version is already complete, there is still a chance that the legendary Cache could make its way back into tournaments.

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And if that happens, fans will once again be able to relive the emotions the map provided during the golden era of CS:GO.