All The Map Callouts For Counter-Strike 2 (CS2)
If you’re new to CS2 you’ve probably heard teammates shouting “One Long!”, “Push B Apps!”, or “He’s CT!”. These are map callouts—nicknames for specific spots on each map—and they’re one of the most important skills you can learn in CS2.
What are Callouts?
Callouts are short, commonly agreed upon names for areas of a map. Instead of saying “There’s a guy near the corner behind the big boxes by the bombsite,” you can simply say “One Goose” or “One Triple.” Everyone knows where you mean.
Why Callouts are Important
Quick Communication
CS2 is a game of seconds. Being able to give or receive quick info about where enemies are saves time and can win rounds, and gives you the ultimate potential to climb the CS2 Ranks, for those looking to master the game.
Team Coordination
Whether you’re defending a site or pushing, callouts help your team be one unit. A single “Bomb’s going B” can trigger instant rotations and save your team from getting caught off guard.
Clutch Situations
In a 1v1, knowing exactly where the enemy is—“he’s back plat”—gives you a huge advantage. Clear callouts cut through panic and let you focus on your play.
Universal Language
Callouts are universal across the Counter-Strike 2 community. Even when you play with strangers, you can use the same vocabulary and everyone will know what you mean as callouts are a huge part of the game's culture and ethos.
Competitive Edge
New players who practice callouts not only improve their communication but also their map awareness. It’s one of the fastest ways to get better at the game.
Tips for Learning Callouts
- Start Small: Pick one map (like Dust2 or Mirage) and learn the basic callouts first, by looking at our callout pages above.
- Listen to Teammates: Pay attention to what names others use in matches.
- Use Our Guides and Interactive Maps: CSDB has included community made callout maps online—study them between games., which can be seen above.
- Practice with Friends: If you play in a stack, agree on the same callouts so there’s no confusion.
Conclusion
Callouts are the foundation of CS2 teamwork. They turn 5 random players into a team that communicates, reacts and executes as one, by granting your team with vital information on enemy locations.