Players can now explore Edinburgh in Counter-Strike 2 as a new map based on the city has been added to the game.
Developed by Valve, Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) is the most recent entry in the free-to-play tactical shooter series, having replaced 2012 title Counter-Strike: Global Offensive last September.
In a major patch, which was released on November 13, developers announced the return of the fan-favourite Train map as well as adding five new community maps – one of which is modelled after the Scottish capital.
Created by Steam users Slimek, Peake and KlixX, the map is described as a “5v5 competitive defusal map set in a historic Scottish city”.
While their description may be vague the map’s creators have been able to accurately capture Edinburgh’s unique architecture, recreating locations around the city including Cockburn Street, the Grassmarket and, of course, Edinburgh Castle.
Other locations are less specific or include elements from other areas around the city, but landmarks such as Scott Monument and St Giles Cathedral can be spotted in the distance.
5. The Edin map includes the city's Scott Monument and St Giles Cathedral
While they aren't able to be visited, the Edinburgh-based map creators have been sure to include elements of the city's skyline | The Scotsman
6. Instead of Cockburn Street, in CS2's Edin map it's called Rooster Street
Cockburn Street is cheekily renamed | The Scotsman
7. Rooster Street includes a Close entrace
When recreating Cockburn Street, developers were able to capture the spirit of the real life location | The Scotsman
8. One of the shops on Rooster Street is titled 'Touch Grass'
The shops largely look as though they could be found in Edinburgh city centre | The Scotsman