Following the release of the ESEA mapping project's first map, de_lite for CS 1.6, we received numerous requests from members of the CS:Source community asking for a new map to help revitalize the scene. Those requests did not fall on deaf ears and today it is our pleasure to announce that a new map, titled de_cache, is in production and is currently moving toward a "PUG beta testing" stage.

The other bit of exciting news related to this map is that it has been created by one of the legends of CS still active in the community today: Sal "Volcano" Garozzo of Team3D (3DNY) fame. Sal began working on the map in November and is working to finalize it before community release. Here's a bit of what Sal had to say about his motivations for creating the map:

I began working on this project to create a map that would be well balanced and fun for competition. I tried to keep the map simple and quick to learn while also leaving lots of room for creativity in strategy and playstyle. I have really enjoyed working on the map and I hope that the community enjoys playing it!

New CS:Source Map, de_cache Made by Sal "Volcano" Garozzo


Although a release date has not yet been set, closed beta testing with ESEA-invite players has gone extremely well so look out for the new map to be released sometime in the very near future. Click on the above thumbnails for screenshots!