"Mirage", also known by its filename de_mirage, is a popular map in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive that was released in 2013. It was created by Valve Corporation, the game's developer, as a redesign of a Counter-Strike and Counter-Strike: Source map called de_cpl_strike. The original design of the map was created by Michael "Bubkez" Hüll.[1] Mirage has been used in a number of esports tournaments and Major Championships in CS:GO. It is known for its good balance and offers numerous opportunities for players to display their tactical and coordination skills. Over time, the map has undergone changes and updates by Valve to improve its quality and increase the tactical balanc