de_dust2

[e][h]de_dust2

Map Information

Creator:

David "DaveJ" Johnston

Scenario:

Bomb defusal

Terrorists:

Elite Crew

Counter Terrorists:

SEAL Team 6

Theme:

Desert

Overview

For more strategical information, see Dust 2/Guide. The Counter-Terrorists have two objectives: to prevent the Terrorists from planting the C-4 at either of the two chemical weapon stashes (Bombsites A or B), or to defuse the bomb after the Terrorists plant. The map appears to be based in the Middle East, similar to its predecessor Dust. Dust2 is arguably the most popular and played Counter-Strike map and perhaps the iconic map of the franchise.

Official description

Counter-Terrorists: Prevent Terrorists from bombing chemical weapon crates. Team members must defuse any bombs that threaten targeted areas. Terrorists: The Terrorists carrying the C4 must destroy one of the chemical weapon stashes.

Other Notes: There are 2 chemical weapon stashes or Bomb-sites in the mission.

Development

While David Johnston's Cobble was considered by some as a spiritual successor to the original Dust, he wanted to create a true "sequel". During alpha and beta stages, the map was titled Dust 3 "on the basis that the third installment of any movie trilogy is typically never as good as the first one". Before launch, however, Jess Cliffe advised DaveJ to change the map's name to a far more sensible Dust 2.