Dustbowl

Dustbowl
Map Information
Map type	Attack/Defend
Latest version	cp_dustbowl
First released	October 9, 2007
Last updated	February 14, 2008
Developer	Valve
Official map	Yes
Competitive Information
Format	6v6
In rotation	None

Dustbowl is a Valve-made map, the first multi-stage Attack/Defend map, and one of the six original maps to release with the game in 2007. It is based upon the map Dustbowl from Team Fortress Classic.

Dustbowl is a rocket launch facility set in a cluster of sheds and abandoned mines in the middle of the desert, with BLU attacking from underground, and RED defending the facility. BLU players must stand upon control points for a set period of time to capture areas, while RED must prevent this by killing or repelling the BLU attackers until time runs out. The map is broken into three stages, with two control points to capture on each stage, for a total of six.

Due to its initial popularity, it was played in various leagues during in the early stages of TF2 competitive. It has since fallen out of favor due to the lack of flank routes, easy spawncamping, and narrow connecting hallways, which prevent skilled play and balanced matches.

History

Dustbowl map pool history for premier 6v6 tournaments

DL	Map version	Asia	Europe	North America	Oceania
	cp_pro_dustbowl	Season 3		Season 3	OWL 3
		Season 1			OWL 2
					OWL 1
	cp_dustbowl		Season 2
			Season 1