{"id":30516,"date":"2026-04-28T09:06:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T09:06:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/?p=30516"},"modified":"2026-04-29T13:02:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T13:02:37","slug":"de_splinter-a-new-cs2-workshop-map-by-fmpone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/de_splinter-a-new-cs2-workshop-map-by-fmpone\/","title":{"rendered":"De_splinter \u2013 A New CS2 Workshop Map by FMPONE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>de_splinter is one of the most talked-about new CS2 Workshop maps of 2026. Created by <strong>FMPONE<\/strong>, the designer best known for Cache, it launched on <strong>April 12, 2026,<\/strong> as a new <strong>defusal map<\/strong> set in a sawmill environment in the <strong>Canadian Rockies<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The map is currently available through the <strong>Steam Workshop<\/strong>, which means players can use it in custom lobbies and community setups, but it is <strong>not part of official matchmaking or the Premier pool<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, we\u2019ll look at what <a href=\"https:\/\/steamcommunity.com\/sharedfiles\/filedetails\/?id=3691046714\">de_splinter<\/a> is, how it plays, why players are interested in it, and whether it has any real chance of becoming an <a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/cs2-maps\/\">official CS2 map<\/a> later on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\nh2 {\n   color: blue;\n}\n\nh3 {\n   color: purple;\n}\n\na {\n  color: #007BFF; \/* Bootstrap blue or change to any shade you like *\/\n  font-weight: bold;\n  text-decoration: none; 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--ub-button-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-border: none; --ub-button-hover-background-color: #00499d; --ub-button-hover-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-hover-border: none; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; border-top-left-radius: 10px;; border-top-right-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\" style=\"flex-direction: row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\"><strong>Sell CS2 Skins on Tradeit.gg<\/strong><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id='map-overview'  id=\"boomdevs_2\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Map Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-reddit wp-block-embed-reddit\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"reddit-embed-bq\" style=\"height:500px\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/GlobalOffensive\/comments\/1sjitzx\/greetings_all_fmpone_here_with_a_new_map_de\/\">Greetings all, FMPONE here with a new map: DE_SPLINTER<\/a><br> by<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/user\/onefmp\/\">u\/onefmp<\/a> in<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/GlobalOffensive\/\">GlobalOffensive<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/embed.reddit.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"UTF-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>de_splinter<\/strong> is a <strong>defusal map<\/strong> built for standard 5v5 Counter-Strike gameplay. It stands out because it combines a rugged industrial lumber-yard theme with mountain terrain and a more vertical layout than many standard CS2 maps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key highlights:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; max-width: 900px; margin: 30px auto; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, sans-serif; text-align: center;\">\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #e3f2fd; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83c\udfed<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Industrial Sawmill Theme<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">The map is built around a lumber-yard \/ sawmill setting instead of the usual city or military backdrop.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #e8f5e9; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83c\udf32<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Canadian Rockies Setting<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">FMPONE based the map around the Canadian Rockies, which gives it a very different visual identity from standard CS2 maps.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #fff3e0; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\uddfa\ufe0f<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Defusal Layout<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">de_splinter is a standard bomb-defusal map built around 5v5 team play and site control.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #f3e5f5; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\u2694\ufe0f<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Workshop-Only for Now<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">It is available through the Steam Workshop, not through official matchmaking or Premier.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The map stands out thanks to its unique theme, combining natural terrain with tight industrial structures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='visual-design-and-atmosphere'  id=\"boomdevs_3\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visual Design and Atmosphere<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-reddit wp-block-embed-reddit\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"reddit-embed-bq\" style=\"height:500px\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/GlobalOffensive\/comments\/1sjitzx\/greetings_all_fmpone_here_with_a_new_map_de\/\">Greetings all, FMPONE here with a new map: DE_SPLINTER<\/a><br> by<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/user\/onefmp\/\">u\/onefmp<\/a> in<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/GlobalOffensive\/\">GlobalOffensive<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/embed.reddit.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"UTF-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One of de_splinter\u2019s biggest strengths is how different it looks from the official CS2 map pool. The autumnal colors, wooden industrial structures, and mountain backdrop make it feel distinct without abandoning competitive readability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What makes it stand out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; max-width: 900px; margin: 30px auto; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, sans-serif; text-align: center;\">\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #e3f2fd; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83e\uddf1<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Detailed Source 2 Look<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">The map leans into detailed wood, industrial, and mountain textures that stand out in CS2.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #e8f5e9; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83c\udfaf<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Readable Sightlines<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Despite the visual detail, the layout still appears designed to keep player visibility workable for competitive play.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #fff3e0; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83c\udf24\ufe0f<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Natural Outdoor Identity<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">The map uses a nature-heavy backdrop that helps it feel fresh compared with city, desert, or industrial-only maps.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #f3e5f5; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\udc41\ufe0f<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Distinct Visual Identity<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">de_splinter already stands out visually in a way that makes it memorable among newer Workshop maps.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike many visually complex maps, <em>de_splinter<\/em> maintains clarity, which is crucial for competitive gameplay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='gameplay-and-layout'  id=\"boomdevs_4\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gameplay and Layout<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Early reactions to de_splinter describe it as a map built around vertical fights, tight choke points, layered angles, and fast decisions. That does not guarantee long-term balance, but it does explain why competitive players immediately started testing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Core gameplay elements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; max-width: 900px; margin: 30px auto; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, sans-serif; text-align: center;\">\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #e3f2fd; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83e\uddd7<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Vertical Fights<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Control of elevation seems to matter more here than on many standard maps.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #e8f5e9; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\udeaa<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Tight Choke Points<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Utility timing and clearing corners look especially important on this map.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #fff3e0; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\udd04<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Punishing Rotations<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">The map seems to reward correct early reads and punish slow or wrong-side rotations.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #f3e5f5; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83c\udfaf<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Layered Angles<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Crosshair placement and map familiarity should matter a lot once players learn the geometry.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Players will need to constantly adapt, making the map engaging for both attackers and defenders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='bombsites-and-strategy'  id=\"boomdevs_5\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bombsites and Strategy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-reddit wp-block-embed-reddit\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"reddit-embed-bq\" style=\"height:500px\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/GlobalOffensive\/comments\/1sjitzx\/greetings_all_fmpone_here_with_a_new_map_de\/\">Greetings all, FMPONE here with a new map: DE_SPLINTER<\/a><br> by<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/user\/onefmp\/\">u\/onefmp<\/a> in<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/GlobalOffensive\/\">GlobalOffensive<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/embed.reddit.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"UTF-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Early coverage of the map suggests that the two sites play differently, with one favoring more open fights and the other rewarding tighter defensive setups. That contrast is part of why the map is getting attention so quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='a-site'  id=\"boomdevs_6\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Site<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; max-width: 900px; margin: 30px auto; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, sans-serif; text-align: center;\">\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(33.333% - 20px); background: #e3f2fd; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\uddfa\ufe0f<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">More Open Fights<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">One side of the map appears to favor broader sightlines and more open-angle battles.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(33.333% - 20px); background: #e8f5e9; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\udca3<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Utility-Friendly Entries<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">The layout seems to support coordinated utility usage instead of pure dry-peek fights.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(33.333% - 20px); background: #fff3e0; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83e\udd1d<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Team Timing Matters<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">The map looks strongest when players coordinate spacing, timing, and crossfires properly.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='b-site'  id=\"boomdevs_7\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">B Site<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; max-width: 900px; margin: 30px auto; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, sans-serif; text-align: center;\">\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(33.333% - 20px); background: #e3f2fd; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83e\uddf1<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Tighter Space<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Other parts of the map seem more compressed and angle-heavy, which can reward prepared defenders.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(33.333% - 20px); background: #e8f5e9; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Anchor Potential<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Good positioning and anchor play may end up mattering a lot on tighter site holds.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(33.333% - 20px); background: #fff3e0; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\u23f3<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Harder Retakes<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">If the site gets locked down well, late retakes could become difficult without strong utility.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='how-to-play-de-splinter'  id=\"boomdevs_8\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Play de_splinter<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Right now, de_splinter is a <strong>Workshop-only<\/strong> CS2 map. To play it, you need to download it through the <strong>Steam Workshop<\/strong>, then launch it in local play, with friends, or through community-server setups. It is not part of official Valve matchmaking or Premier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That means the best uses for the map right now are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>private testing with friends<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>scrims and custom 5v5s<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>layout exploration and utility practice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>trying a fresh competitive-style map outside the normal pool<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='could-de-splinter-become-an-official-cs2-map'  id=\"boomdevs_9\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Could de_splinter Become an Official CS2 Map?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>De_splinter<\/em> is gaining traction for several reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; max-width: 900px; margin: 30px auto; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, sans-serif; text-align: center;\">\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #e3f2fd; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83e\udde0<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Trusted Creator<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Players pay attention because FMPONE already has a strong reputation in Counter-Strike map design.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #e8f5e9; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83c\udf32<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Fresh Setting<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">The lumber-camp and mountain setting feels different from most standard CS2 environments.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #fff3e0; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\u2696\ufe0f<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Interesting Competitive Shape<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Its layout appears built with serious 5v5 play in mind, even if it still needs long-term testing.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #f3e5f5; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83c\udfc6<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Workshop Map to Watch<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">It is too early to call it an official-map candidate, but it is clearly one of the Workshop maps drawing the most attention right now.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not just another Workshop map. It feels like a serious contender for <a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/cs2-ranks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">long-term play<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='current-status-of-de-splinter-in-cs2'  id=\"boomdevs_10\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Current Status of de_splinter in CS2<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As of April 2026, de_splinter is a <strong>Workshop-only CS2 map<\/strong>. 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It stands out because of its <strong>Canadian Rockies sawmill setting<\/strong>, <strong>vertical design<\/strong>, and the fact that it comes from <strong>FMPONE<\/strong>, one of the most recognizable map creators in Counter-Strike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is still <strong>Workshop-only<\/strong>, so players should treat it as a community map to test, scrim, and explore rather than an official addition to the CS2 map pool. But if you want a fresh competitive-style map outside the standard rotation, it is clearly worth trying.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"gap: 20px;\" class=\"align-button-center ub-buttons orientation-button-row ub-flex-wrap wp-block-ub-button\" id=\"ub-button-729344ed-e71e-48f7-ba9f-2ed338d56621\"><div class=\"ub-button-container ub-button-full-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/trade-cs2-knives\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ub-button-block-main  ub-button-full-width \" role=\"button\" style=\"--ub-button-background-color: #3a35fb; --ub-button-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-border: none; --ub-button-hover-background-color: #004797; --ub-button-hover-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-hover-border: none; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; border-top-left-radius: 10px;; border-top-right-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\" style=\"flex-direction: row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\"><strong>Trade, Buy &amp; Sell CS2 Knife Skins<\/strong><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id='faqs'  id=\"boomdevs_12\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 id='what-type-of-map-is-de-splinter'  id=\"boomdevs_13\" class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\"><strong>What type of map is de_splinter?<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>It is a <strong>defusal (de_) map<\/strong> built for standard 5v5 Counter-Strike gameplay.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 id='who-created-de-splinter'  id=\"boomdevs_14\" class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\"><strong>Who created de_splinter?<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>The map was created by <strong>FMPONE<\/strong>, the well-known Counter-Strike map designer behind Cache.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 id='when-was-de-splinter-released'  id=\"boomdevs_15\" class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\"><strong>When was de_splinter released?<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>de_splinter was released around <strong>April 12, 2026,<\/strong> on the Steam Workshop.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 id='is-de-splinter-available-in-official-matchmaking'  id=\"boomdevs_16\" class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\"><strong>Is de_splinter available in official matchmaking?<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>No. It is currently a <strong>Workshop-only<\/strong> map and is not part of official matchmaking or Premier.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 id='what-is-de-splinter-based-on'  id=\"boomdevs_17\" class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\"><strong>What is de_splinter based on?<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>It is widely described as a spiritual remake or reinterpretation of <strong>de_Coaline<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 id='could-de-splinter-become-an-official-cs2-map-1'  id=\"boomdevs_18\" class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\"><strong>Could de_splinter become an official CS2 map?<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>It is too early to say. 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