Transit removed from CS2 two days after release – due to N-word found in map files

On October 2, Counter-Strike 2 received an update that added two new maps to the official map pool – Rooftop and Transit. However, during the night of October 4, Valve unexpectedly released a small patch that completely removed Transit from the game.

It was later revealed that the removal might have been caused by an offensive word found in one of the map’s files. According to one of the project’s co-authors, known as Rikuda, the name of one entity accidentally contained the N-word, which was originally meant as a joke and was supposed to be changed before release.

“Our map was officially removed from the game two days after release. I think it’s because of one entity – it contained the N-word, and I forgot to rename it. I sincerely apologize to everyone I’ve disappointed. The map most likely won’t return, and this was probably my last project – there will be no more. The CS2 developers have put an end to our team,” wrote Rikuda.

The creators of Transit admitted they had expected at least a warning from Valve, but the company never contacted them before removing the map. They also hinted that other hidden Easter eggs on the map might have influenced Valve’s decision as well.

“My main goal was to get our map into the game not for money, but for the idea. The whole thing turned out to be quite funny and historically significant,” added Rikuda.

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Transit was originally released on the Steam Workshop on August 5 and quickly gained positive feedback from players. Now, the community is actively urging Valve to reconsider its decision and bring the map back to CS2.