CS2 & CS:GO Callouts

Ancient is one of the newer additions to CS:GO's Active Duty map pool. It is a bomb defusal map set at an Aztec archaeological site located deep within a rainforest. A notable characteristic of this map is that both of the bombsites are coloured very distinctively: A Site is orange and B Site is pale blue.

Below is a map for all callouts from the Ancient map in CS2. Hover over locations on the map to view a written explanation for each region.

Cache is a bomb defusal (demolition) map that was introduced to Counter-Strike: Source 8 years ago, after having been designed and developed by Sal "Volcano" Garozzo. It's set in Chernobyl, Ukraine. Whilst the weather is sunny, the map has a very dull feel to it, probably created in large by the assortment of gray buildings and bunkers that make up its surroundings. Cache is relatively balanced for both the Terrorists and Counter-Terrorists, leaning slightly in the favor of the CTs in high-level games.

Below is a map for all callouts from the Cache map in CS2. Hover over locations on the map to view a written explanation for each region.

Cobblestone is a bomb defusal map set in France that been existent in many iterations of Counter-Strike. Through its lifecycle, in CS:GO in particular, Cobble has gone through many changes to its layout. Cobble is one of the rare maps in CS:GO where the Terrorist side is generally considered to be easier to play than the Counter Terrorist side.

Below is a map for all callouts from the Cobblestone map in CS2. Hover over locations on the map to view a written explanation for each region.

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.

Inferno is a bomb defusal map located in Italy that has been a classic to play on since its addition in the very earliest days of Counter-Strike. It is one of the maps in CS:GO to have gone through a rehaul to its look and textures since the game's release. Seen unanimously as a CT-sided map, Inferno has the most callouts we've detailed across all CS:GO maps, so it's one to get learning if you aren't already familiar with it!

Below is a map for all callouts from the Inferno map in CS2. Hover over locations on the map to view a written explanation for each region.

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.

Nuke is a bomb defusal map that has existed in the series since Counter-Strike 1.6. Set in the United States, Nuke is a unique map due to it having two levels, or floors: upper, and lower. This makes it particularly key to nail all of the callouts on the map. The complex nature and narrow entrance points to securing either of the bombsites work towards making this a CT-sided map, perhaps the most CT-sided map in common rotation.

Below is a map for all callouts from the Nuke map in CS2. Hover over locations on the map to view a written explanation for each region.

Overpass is a bomb defusal map set in Germany, and one of the rare popular maps in CS:GO that was added to this version of the game only, rather than being carried over from older Counter-Strike versions. As most maps are, Overpass is seen as a map where the Counter Terrorist side has the advantage. Its multi-layered structure make some of the callouts very key to get correct, so it's worth brushing up on your knowledge here!

Below is a map for all callouts from the Overpass map in CS2. Hover over locations on the map to view a written explanation for each region.

Train is an old-school bomb defusal map in the Counter-Strike series, appearing as far back as CS 1.6. It is set in Russia, and is seen as one of the more advanced maps to master in its playstyle and callouts. It is known as one of the maps with the most clear divide between which of the Terrorists or Counter Terrorists are favored, as it is widely agreed that the CT side is much easier to play on.

Below is a map for all callouts from the Train map in CS2. Hover over locations on the map to view a written explanation for each region.

Vertigo is one of the newest additions to CS:GO's competitive Active Duty map pool. It is a demolition (bomb defusal) map set close to the top of a skyscraper that's still under construction. Unlike most other CS:GO maps, it's possible to fall off this map (and from such a height, there's no chance of surviving). Both A Site and B Site are located on the top floor of this map.

Below is a map for all callouts from the Vertigo map in CS2. Hover over locations on the map to view a written explanation for each region.

Anubis is a map named after the ancient Egyptian god Anubis and is assumed to be set in Egypt. Its distinctive features include a sandy-stone landscape, ancient markings on walls and sunny skies. It is currently the only community-made map in the CS2 Active Duty map pool.

Below is a map for all callouts from the Anubis map in CS2. Hover over locations on the map to view a written explanation for each region.