Below is Total CS’ collection of all CS:GO and CS2 callouts from popular and Active Duty maps. Our extensive database currently contains a grand total of 383 callout names from 8 maps.
Unlike other places to view callouts, Total CS’s callout database is accurate for the latest versions of maps (e.g. Cobblestone’s recent update). Furthermore, our callout maps are interactive, offering a list of other common names for a specific location, and a verbal description of where a callout refers to.
Callouts are words or phrases used to refer to specific areas of the map in communication with your team. For example, the callout for the place when the bomb is planted at B is “B Site”, and the callout for where the terrorist team spawn is “T Spawn” – these are very simple and non-specific examples, but they should give you an idea of what a callout is. Learning most (or even better, all) of the callouts for the main maps in CS:GO or CS2 can improve your gameplay. You’ll be able to better understand what your teammates are telling you, and your teammates will also be able to better understand your calls, leading to clearer and more concise communication throughout.
What are Callouts in CS2?
Imagine that you’re playing a CS2 match on Dust 2, and you are on the T Side. Your team decides to try a B plant, and you’re the first to enter tunnels. You hear footsteps toward your right, and you see an enemy as you exit the tunnels.
In a situation like that, you should let your teammates know about enemy positioning so they can react accordingly. However, saying “enemy on the right” can mean many things since there are plenty of hiding spots on B Site. To prevent any confusion, you should use callouts.
Callouts are names given to specific locations within CS2 maps. These names are tied to an object or something else unique to that area. For example, the furthest corner CTs hold at A Site on Dust 2 is called “Goose” since there is a picture of a goose spray painted on the wall in that corner.
Dust 2 Callouts
[анкор під мапу коллаутів] Dust II is the most iconic bomb defusal map in Counter-Strike, and a favorite of many CS:GO players. It was first brought into the series through the original Counter-Strike game, where it was added in 2001. Due to its massive popularity, Dust II is the map that many new players will learn callouts on first, most of which are quite simple and easy to learn. The map is considered to be very evenly balanced between the Terrorist and Counter Terrorist teams.
Below is a map for all callouts from the Dust 2 map in CS2. Hover over locations on the map to view a written explanation for each region.
T-side A
- T Spawn
- Long
- Long Doors
- Blue
- Long Pit
- Short (Catwalk)
- Cat
- Ramp
T-side B
- T Spawn
- Upper Tunnels
- Lower Tunnels
- Tunnels
- B Doors
CT-side A
- A Site
- Goose
- Car
- Elevator
- Cross
- CT Spawn
CT-side B
- B Site
- Back Plat
- Big Box
- Closet
- B Window
- Outside B
Other
Mirage Callouts
[анкор під мапу коллаутів] Mirage comes in after Dust II as perhaps the most iconic bomb defusal map in CS:GO. It is set in a middle-eastern town, which is thought to be Morroco, and is one of the most commonly played maps by CS:GO players. It is generally agreed by the community that Mirage lends its favor as being a CT-sided map, and is a map that has been present for a long time in the Counter-Strike series, despite being added to CS:GO shortly after the game’s release.
Below is a map for all callouts from the Mirage map in CS2. Hover over locations on the map to view a written explanation for each region.
T-side A
- T Spawn
- A Ramp
- A Palace
- Palace Balcony
T-side B
- T Spawn
- B Apartments
- B Balcony
CT-side A
- A Site
- Triple
- Default
- Firebox
- Sandwich
- Ninja
- CT Spawn
- Ticket
- Stairs
CT-side B
- B Site
- Bench
- Van
- Market
- Kitchen
Other
- Mid
- Top Mid
- Underpass
- Window
- Short (Cat)
- Connector
- Jungle
- Ladder Room
ДАЛІ БУДУТЬ ЙТИ ІНШІ МАПИ ПО ТАКОМУ ПРИНЦИПУ З ОСНОВНИМИ КОЛЛАУТАМИ. ВЖЕ ВСІ ІНШІ КОЛЛАУТИ БУДУТЬ КОНКРЕТНО НА СТОРІНЦІ МАПИ.
CS2 Callouts — Navigation Table
| Map | Callouts |
|---|---|
| Dust II | 🔗 Dust II Callouts |
| Mirage | 🔗 Mirage Callouts |
| Inferno | 🔗 Inferno Callouts |
| Nuke | 🔗 Nuke Callouts |
| Overpass | 🔗 Overpass Callouts |
| Ancient | 🔗 Ancient Callouts |
| Anubis | 🔗 Anubis Callouts |
| Vertigo | 🔗 Vertigo Callouts |
| Train | 🔗 Train Callouts |
| Cache | 🔗 Cache Callouts |
| Cobblestone | 🔗 Cobblestone Callouts |
| Office | 🔗 Office Callouts |
| Italy | 🔗 Italy Callouts |
FAQ — CS2 Callouts
What are callouts in CS2?
Callouts are commonly used names for specific positions on a map that players use to quickly and clearly communicate enemy positions and game information to their teammates.
Why are callouts important?
Callouts help:
- speed up team communication
- improve round win chances
- reduce confusion during fights
- play more effectively in MM, Faceit, and Premier
Are CS2 callouts different from CS:GO callouts?
In most cases, no.
The majority of callouts remain the same, but some maps received small changes or new names due to map reworks in CS2.
Are there official callouts from Valve?
Partially.
Valve provides location names on the minimap, but most callouts are community-driven and have become standard over time.
What if my teammates use different callout names?
That’s normal.
Try to:
- use the most common callouts
- double-call when needed (e.g. “Short / Cat”)
- adapt to your team and region
Which language should I use for callouts?
In most situations, English is preferred — even in non-English-speaking teams.
English callouts are shorter, widely understood, and used in international matches.
Which callouts should I learn first?
Start with:
- bombsites (A / B)
- Mid
- key defensive positions (CT, Connector, Jungle, Market, etc.)
These are enough for confident communication on most maps.
What is the fastest way to learn callouts?
The most effective methods are:
- playing with the minimap enabled
- using labeled callout maps
- calling positions out loud while playing
- learning callouts by sections (T-side / CT-side)
