{"id":3792,"date":"2026-01-19T19:46:37","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T16:46:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/\/"},"modified":"2026-01-19T19:46:38","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T16:46:38","slug":"cs2-update-january-train-removed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/news\/cs2-update-january-train-removed\/","title":{"rendered":"CS2 Update 2026: Train Out, Anubis In, and Why This Week Matters"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you have been grinding Premier lately, the January 19 CS2 update window is the one that actually changes how ranked feels. This is the moment Premier Season 3 ends, the competitive map pool shifts, and third party platforms like Faceit and tournament organizers start aligning with the new reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is a clean recap of what changed this past week, what is confirmed, and what it means for your games starting January 19.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-20-1.jpg\" alt=\"CS2 Update 2026\" class=\"wp-image-3796\" srcset=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-20-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-20-1-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-20-1-512x268.jpg 512w, https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-20-1-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-20-1-920x481.jpg 920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a21e5849e6d6\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a21e5849e6d6\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/news\/cs2-update-january-train-removed\/#Quick_summary_of_the_January_19_CS2_update\" >Quick summary of the January 19 CS2 update<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/news\/cs2-update-january-train-removed\/#What_Valve_actually_changed_Anubis_replaces_Train\" >What Valve actually changed: Anubis replaces Train<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/news\/cs2-update-january-train-removed\/#What_this_means_for_your_ranked_grind\" >What this means for your ranked grind<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/news\/cs2-update-january-train-removed\/#Faceit_update_Train_removed_from_the_map_pool\" >Faceit update: Train removed from the map pool<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/news\/cs2-update-january-train-removed\/#Why_this_is_important_even_if_you_only_play_Premier\" >Why this is important even if you only play Premier<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/news\/cs2-update-january-train-removed\/#Tournament_ecosystem_ESL_switches_on_January_19\" >Tournament ecosystem: ESL switches on January 19<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/news\/cs2-update-january-train-removed\/#The_past_week_in_CS2_updates_the_real_timeline\" >The past week in CS2 updates: the real timeline<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/news\/cs2-update-january-train-removed\/#Gameplay_and_bugfix_context_not_a_huge_balance_patch_week\" >Gameplay and bugfix context: not a huge balance patch week<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/news\/cs2-update-january-train-removed\/#What_you_should_do_right_now_to_win_more_games_after_January_19\" >What you should do right now to win more games after January 19<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/news\/cs2-update-january-train-removed\/#1_Build_a_minimum_Anubis_playbook\" >1. Build a minimum Anubis playbook<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/news\/cs2-update-january-train-removed\/#2_Update_your_ban_logic\" >2. Update your ban logic<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/news\/cs2-update-january-train-removed\/#3_If_you_are_a_Faceit_player_accept_the_new_reality\" >3. If you are a Faceit player, accept the new reality<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/news\/cs2-update-january-train-removed\/#FAQs_January_19_CS2_update\" >FAQs: January 19 CS2 update<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/news\/cs2-update-january-train-removed\/#Is_Train_removed_from_CS2_entirely\" >Is Train removed from CS2 entirely<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/news\/cs2-update-january-train-removed\/#When_does_Premier_Season_4_start\" >When does Premier Season 4 start<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/news\/cs2-update-january-train-removed\/#Read_More_From_Daddyskins\" >Read More From Daddyskins<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_summary_of_the_January_19_CS2_update\"><\/span>Quick summary of the January 19 CS2 update<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Premier Season 3 ends on January 19, 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Train is removed from the Active Duty pool and Anubis returns, tied to the Season 4 transition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faceit removes Train from its map pool, following the direction of the official rotation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ESL confirms it is switching its map pool on January 19, bringing in Anubis instead of Train for events and qualifiers.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Valve_actually_changed_Anubis_replaces_Train\"><\/span>What Valve actually changed: Anubis replaces Train<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Valve announced that the competitive landscape is rotating again: Anubis is back in the Active Duty pool and Train is out, with the timing linked to Premier Season 3 ending on January 19.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This matters because Active Duty is the backbone for top level competitive play and what most of the ecosystem mirrors. When Valve rotates maps, the dominoes usually fall fast across Premier, tournament pools, and third party matchmaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Train has been removed from FACEIT&#39;s map pool <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/pvMrTJlK5S\">pic.twitter.com\/pvMrTJlK5S<\/a><\/p>&mdash; DaddySkins (@DaddyskinsCSGO) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DaddyskinsCSGO\/status\/2013279155253616643?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 19, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_this_means_for_your_ranked_grind\"><\/span>What this means for your ranked grind<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you were a Train specialist, your time advantage disappears overnight in the default ecosystem. Train will still exist for nostalgia, community servers, and practice, but it loses competitive priority.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you ignored Anubis, that is now a problem. Your Season 4 climb gets easier if you learn the core defaults, mid control timings, and common utility early.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Faceit_update_Train_removed_from_the_map_pool\"><\/span>Faceit update: Train removed from the map pool<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Faceit has removed Train from its pool, meaning it cannot be selected in ranked matches there and will not affect ELO progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A week earlier, reports noted Faceit temporarily had an eight map situation after adding Anubis, with Train expected to be removed as things normalize. That is now essentially complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"729\" height=\"311\" src=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-18.png\" alt=\"CS2 update\" class=\"wp-image-3793\" style=\"width:800px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-18.png 729w, https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-18-512x218.png 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_this_is_important_even_if_you_only_play_Premier\"><\/span>Why this is important even if you only play Premier<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Faceit changes are a signal. It tells you where the serious grind is going, what scrims will look like, and what maps will get the most repetition from the player base week to week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tournament_ecosystem_ESL_switches_on_January_19\"><\/span>Tournament ecosystem: ESL switches on January 19<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>ESL announced it will swap Train for Anubis on January 19, which affects qualifiers and upcoming events that follow their pool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So if you follow pro CS2, expect veto patterns to change quickly. Teams that were comfortable parking Train as a comfort pick lose that option, and Anubis prep becomes mandatory again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-19.png\" alt=\"ESL CS2 update\" class=\"wp-image-3794\" srcset=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-19.png 1920w, https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-19-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-19-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-19-512x288.png 512w, https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-19-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-19-920x518.png 920w, https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-19-1600x900.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_past_week_in_CS2_updates_the_real_timeline\"><\/span>The past week in CS2 updates: the real timeline<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is the simplest timeline of what players cared about most this week, centered around the January 19 update cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>January 9 to 10: Valve confirms Train out, Anubis in, tied to Premier Season 3 ending January 19.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>January 10: Multiple outlets publish the new Season 4 map pool list including Anubis and excluding Train.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>January 11: ESL confirms its own pool changes on January 19.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mid January: Faceit completes the move away from Train in its pool.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gameplay_and_bugfix_context_not_a_huge_balance_patch_week\"><\/span>Gameplay and bugfix context: not a huge balance patch week<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This week is less about weapon nerfs and more about structure: seasons, map pools, and platform alignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The notable early January angle was Valve addressing an exploit related to grenades through console command behavior, which community reporting suggested was handled quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, January 1 brought the new 2026 Service Medal availability, which matters for anyone who cares about profile progression and flex items while the season flips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1507\" height=\"421\" src=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-20.jpg\" alt=\"cs2 update\" class=\"wp-image-3795\" srcset=\"https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-20.jpg 1507w, https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-20-768x215.jpg 768w, https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-20-512x143.jpg 512w, https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-20-1024x286.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/daddyskins.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-20-920x257.jpg 920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1507px) 100vw, 1507px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_you_should_do_right_now_to_win_more_games_after_January_19\"><\/span>What you should do right now to win more games after January 19<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Build_a_minimum_Anubis_playbook\"><\/span>1. Build a minimum Anubis playbook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Focus on consistency, not fancy strats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learn one T default that gets mid info safely<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn one B explode with two core smokes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn one A exec and one post plant setup<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save two anti rush molly lineups for defense<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Update_your_ban_logic\"><\/span>2. Update your ban logic<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your stack always banned Anubis in the past, that habit will cost you rating. Make Anubis a playable map, then ban based on opponent strength and your weakest map instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_If_you_are_a_Faceit_player_accept_the_new_reality\"><\/span>3. If you are a Faceit player, accept the new reality<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Train is not coming back into serious rotation soon. If you are chasing ELO, all your hours should go into the maps that will actually appear in queue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_January_19_CS2_update\"><\/span>FAQs: January 19 CS2 update<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Train_removed_from_CS2_entirely\"><\/span>Is Train removed from CS2 entirely<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No. The key change is competitive relevance. Train is removed from the Active Duty style competitive rotation tied to the season update, and platforms like Faceit are removing it from ranked pools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_does_Premier_Season_4_start\"><\/span>When does Premier Season 4 start<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The confirmed date is that Season 3 ends on January 19, 2026. 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