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Map Callouts are standardized location names used by Counter-Strike 2 players to communicate enemy positions, grenade locations, and strategic information during matches. Knowing callouts is essential for competitive play.
Overview
Every competitive map in CS2 has dozens of named locations that the community has established over years of play. These callouts are used in voice chat and text communication to quickly convey precise positional information to teammates.
Universal Callouts
Some callouts are used across all or most maps:
| Callout |
Meaning
|
| A Site / B Site |
The two bombsites on bomb defusal maps
|
| CT Spawn |
Counter-Terrorist starting area
|
| T Spawn |
Terrorist starting area
|
| Mid |
Central area of the map connecting both sides
|
| Long |
Extended straight corridor/path (usually to A site)
|
| Short |
Shorter route (usually to A site)
|
| Connector |
Passage connecting mid to a site or area
|
| Heaven / Boost |
Elevated position overlooking a site
|
| Hell |
Low position or area beneath an elevated spot
|
| Pit |
Recessed area, often at the end of a path
|
| Jungle |
Vegetated or cluttered area near a site
|
| Catwalk / Cat |
Narrow elevated walkway
|
| Ramp |
Sloped pathway to a site
|
| Window |
Position at or near a window opening
|
| Door |
Area near a doorway or entrance
|
| Default |
Standard plant position or common hold position
|
| Back Site |
Far side of a bombsite from main entry
|
| Close |
Near position relative to the speaker
|
| Deep |
Far back in an area, away from the action
|
Dust II Callouts
| Area |
Common Callouts
|
| A Site |
A Site, Short (Cat), Long, Goose, Car, Barrels, Elevator, Ramp, A Platform
|
| B Site |
B Site, Tunnels (Upper/Lower), Window, Door, Back Plat, Big Box, Car, Closet
|
| Mid |
Mid Doors, Catwalk, Palm, Xbox, Top Mid, Lower Tunnel, T Spawn
|
| CT Side |
CT Spawn, B Doors, Long Doors, Pit, A Long Corner
|
Mirage Callouts
| Area |
Common Callouts
|
| A Site |
A Site, Ramp, Stairs, Palace, Tetris, Firebox, Triple, CT, Jungle, Sandwich, Default
|
| B Site |
B Site, Apartments (Apps), Short, Van, Bench, Kitchen, Market, Catwalk
|
| Mid |
Top Mid, Mid Window, Connector, Short, Underpass, Ladder Room, Chair
|
Inferno Callouts
| Area |
Common Callouts
|
| A Site |
A Site, Short (Boiler), Apartments, Balcony, Pit, Library, Graveyard, Arch, Truck
|
| B Site |
B Site, Banana, Car, Fountain, Construction, New Box, Dark, CT, Coffins, Spools
|
| Mid |
Mid, Second Mid, T Ramp, Alt Mid, Mexico, Underpass
|
Nuke Callouts
| Area |
Common Callouts
|
| A Site |
A Site, Heaven, Hell, Hut, Squeaky, Main, Rafters, Mini, Mustang
|
| B Site |
B Site, Ramp, Secret, Vents, Decon, Toxic, Dark, Back Site, Window
|
| Outside |
Outside, Yard, Silo, Garage, T Roof, Red Box, Blue Box
|
Tips for Learning Callouts
- Play with experienced players who use callouts regularly
- Watch professional matches — casters use standard callouts
- Use community workshop maps — Many have labeled callout overlays
- Start with one map — Master callouts for your main competitive map first
- Use the radar — CS2's radar shows location names on hover
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