Mirage Creator Comments on the Map’s Leadership on FACEIT

Creator of Mirage map Michael "Bubkez" Hühl made a comment about how his work had become the most popular map on FACEIT in 2025: many years after its introduction, Mirage continues to remain a key part of competitive Counter-Strike.

According to the statistics from FACEIT in 2025, Mirage confidently took the leading place for the amount of played matches, having outrun other classic maps. Dust2 and Ancient also got into the top three most popular ones, while Overpass turned up dead last in the popularity ranking among players.

Bubkez himself mentioned that such a result means a lot to him, considering both the age of the map and all the changes Counter-Strike 2 has been through in recent years.

“It’s nice to see that it’s in demand and remains popular even after so many years.”

Mirage was created back in the era of early Counter-Strike versions, but over time it has become a universal arena for both the professional scene and matchmaking. Its simple structure, balanced sides, and recognizable key positions have made the map one of the most stable in the map pool.

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Mirage’s popularity on FACEIT in 2025 highlights players’ commitment to proven classics, despite the introduction of new maps and regular updates. For the Counter-Strike community, it is a rare example of how successful design can remain relevant for decades.