CS2 Premier Season 4 End Date: When Does Cache Come Out?

Counter-Strike 2's Premier Season 4 is coming to a close, and Valve has officially confirmed both the end date and one of the biggest map pool changes in recent memory. If you're searching for when Cache comes out in CS2, when Season 5 starts, or what the new Active Duty map pool looks like, here's everything confirmed so far.

When Does CS2 Premier Season 4 End?

Premier Season 4 officially ends on July 6. Valve confirmed the date directly via the official Counter-Strike account, alongside the requirements for earning the seasonal medal.

To receive your Premier Season Four medal, you need:

• 25 Season Four Premier wins

• A visible CSR (Competitive Skill Rating) when the season concludes

If you haven't hit 25 wins yet, this is the final stretch to grind them out before the season locks in.

When Does Cache Come Out in CS2 Premier?

Cache officially joins the Active Duty map pool when Season 5 begins, immediately after Season 4 ends on July 6. Valve confirmed the change directly, replacing Overpass with Cache for the new season.

Confirmed Season 5 Active Duty map pool:

• Dust 2

• Mirage

• Inferno

• Nuke

• Ancient

• Anubis

• Cache (new)

Overpass exits the pool after roughly a year of competitive play, while Cache returns to Active Duty for the first time since 2019 — a seven-year absence from competitive rotation.

Why Is Cache Replacing Overpass?

Cache had already returned to Competitive, Casual, Deathmatch, and Retakes modes back in April 2026, following a full remake by original map creator Shawn "FMPONE" Snelling. Valve purchased the map after the remake's release and brought it into CS2 with updated visuals and performance optimizations.

Since then, the community has consistently pushed for Cache's return to Active Duty, and Season 5 marks the moment Valve made it official.

Overpass, meanwhile, leaves after roughly one year in the pool — making it one of the shorter Active Duty stints in recent seasons, following a similar removal pattern to Train the previous season.

When Does Season 5 Officially Start?

Valve has not announced an exact hour-by-hour start time, but the Season 5 update is expected to roll out within a day or two of Season 4's conclusion on July 6. The first tier-one tournament expected to feature Cache competitively is BLAST Bounty, scheduled for July 21.

Will There Be a New Cache Skin Collection?

A new Cache-themed skin collection is widely expected to launch alongside the Season 5 update. Valve has historically introduced fresh weapon collections tied to returning or reworked maps, and Cache's full competitive comeback makes it a strong candidate for new cosmetics.

Many players also expect the new Cache Collection to be tied to a future Armory Pass update, following the same pattern used for previous map-themed collections. As always, Valve has not officially confirmed specific skins or a release date for the collection itself — only the map pool change is confirmed at this stage.

How to Get the New Cache Skins

If Valve releases the Cache Collection through an Armory Pass, players will likely need to spend Armory Credits to redeem collection rewards, with outcomes randomized across the available skins.

For players who want a specific finish from the Cache Collection without relying on randomized drops, buying directly is typically the simpler and cheaper route once skins begin circulating on the market.

white.market is one of the best places to buy CS2 skins directly, offering:

• Lower prices compared to the Steam Community Market

• No randomness or gambling mechanics

• Purchase the exact skin and float you want

• Fast, straightforward checkout for collectors and traders

Once the Cache Collection goes live, white.market will likely be one of the cheapest places to pick up the exact skins you're after.

FAQ

When does Premier Season 4 end in CS2?

Premier Season 4 ends on July 6. Players need 25 Season Four Premier wins and a visible CSR at the time the season concludes to earn the seasonal medal.

When does Cache come out in CS2 Premier?

Cache enters the Active Duty map pool with the start of Season 5, immediately following the end of Season 4 on July 6, replacing Overpass.

What maps are in the Season 5 Active Duty pool?

The confirmed Season 5 pool is Dust 2, Mirage, Inferno, Nuke, Ancient, Anubis, and Cache.

Why was Overpass removed from Active Duty?

Overpass is being removed after roughly a year in the pool to make room for Cache's full competitive return, following a similar rotation pattern used when Train was removed in a previous season.

Will there be a new Cache skin collection in CS2?

A new Cache-themed skin collection is widely expected alongside the Season 5 update, though Valve has not officially confirmed specific skins or a release date.

Where can I buy Cache Collection skins once they're released?

Once the collection becomes tradable, skins can be purchased directly on marketplaces like white.market, which typically offers lower prices than the Steam Community Market.