s1mple Evaluates the Anubis Update Ahead of IEM Kraków 2026

BC.Game AWPer Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyliev shared his thoughts on the updated version of the Anubis map in Counter-Strike 2. According to the player, the recent changes have made the map more interesting to play, especially in the mid area.

When asked about the new Anubis, s1mple noted that the reworked mid has become more dynamic, while the area opposite Cave has become more dangerous for players. He emphasized that the new positions create more opportunities for mid-round situations and clutch plays.

However, in his opinion, the balance of the map in favor of the defending side has not improved. On the contrary, conditions for the CT side have become even more difficult. Kostyliev suggested that Valve could consider moving the Terrorist spawn points slightly deeper to partially compensate for the attacking side’s advantage and make the map more balanced.

s1mple also commented on his participation in IEM Kraków 2026, which will be his first LAN tournament with BC.Game. The esports star said he is happy to return to Kraków, where he last played in 2017 at PGL Major Kraków, and described the city as one of the most beautiful in Poland.

It is worth recalling that Valve recently brought Anubis back into the active competitive map pool in CS2, replacing Train. The developers moved the box on the A site, added a new window near the water area, and introduced several new utility positions in mid.

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IEM Kraków 2026 runs from January 28 to February 8. The tournament features a total prize pool of $1.25 million, and BC.Game will begin their campaign from the opening stage of the competition.