CS2 Overpass Callouts
Complete guide to all 28 callout positions on Overpass. Learn every callout name to communicate effectively with your team and make faster decisions in-game.
Overpass overhead map with all callout positions labeled
All Overpass Callouts (28)
Every callout position on Overpass with descriptions of where they are and how they're used in competitive play.
T Spawn
The Terrorist starting area at the bottom-right of the map. Provides access to Fountain, Water, and T Bridge.
Fountain
The fountain area in the central part of the map. A key landmark and gathering point for T strategies.
Playground
The playground area with play structures. A transitional zone between Fountain and A Long.
Party
The party area near the A side. Named for decorative elements, used as a mid-map callout reference.
A Long
The long corridor leading toward A Site. Provides extended sightlines and is a primary A approach.
Toilets/Bathrooms
The bathroom area near A Site. An enclosed space used for close-range defensive positions.
A Site
The A bombsite. An open area with multiple angles and cover spots requiring coordinated takes.
Truck
The truck on A Site providing significant cover. A key defensive position for CT A anchors.
Bank
The bank area near A Site. Provides cover and is used as a reference for A Site positioning.
Bins
The bins (dumpsters) on A Site. Used as cover for planting and post-plant positions.
Van
The van near A Site on the CT side. Provides cover during retakes and defensive holds.
CT Spawn
The Counter-Terrorist starting area. Located near A Site for quick A defense and B rotations.
Connector
The passageway connecting the A side to the B side through the interior. A vital rotation path.
Water/Pipes
The water pipe tunnels running underground. Connects T side to B Site through a subterranean route.
Monster
The tunnel area with a monster graffiti. A flanking route providing access to B Short.
B Short
The short approach to B Site. A faster route to B that bypasses the longer tunnel paths.
B Site
The B bombsite located in an underground area. Features tight spaces and limited entry points.
Heaven
The elevated position overlooking B Site. One of the strongest defensive angles for B defense.
Pillar
The pillar on B Site providing vertical cover. Used for defensive positions on the bombsite.
Graffiti
The graffiti-marked area on B Site. Named for the wall art, used as a precise positional callout.
Barrels
The barrels near B Site. Provides cover and is a reference point for B Site positioning.
Sandbags
The sandbag fortification on B Site. A defensive position providing solid cover.
Bridge
The bridge structure connecting A Long area to B Short. A key crossing point on the map.
Tunnel
The tunnel area leading toward B from the T side. An enclosed route for B approaches.
T Bridge
The bridge on the T side of the map. Used for early-round positioning and map control.
Tracks
The train tracks area near T side. A transitional zone used for T-side movement.
Ivy
The ivy-covered area between Playground and A Long. A transitional zone with vegetation cover.
Stairs
The stairway connecting different elevation levels. Used for transitions between A Long and Bridge.
How to Learn Overpass Callouts
Learning callouts takes practice, but there are efficient ways to speed up the process. Here are proven methods that work for players at all skill levels:
- Play deathmatch on Overpass - Every time you get a kill or die, consciously identify the callout of that position. Say it out loud or in your head. Repetition builds muscle memory for callout association.
- Watch professional matches - Pro casters and analysts constantly use callouts during Overpass coverage. Hearing callouts in context makes them stick faster than memorizing a list.
- Use this page as a reference - Keep this guide open on your phone or second monitor while playing. When you hear a callout you don't recognize, look it up immediately.
- Call out in every match - Even in casual games, practice giving callouts when you spot enemies. "Two players B Apartments" is more useful than "they're over there." Your teammates will appreciate it and you'll learn faster.
- Walk the map in a private server - Load Overpass offline and walk through every area, identifying each callout as you move through it. This builds spatial awareness.
Tips for Effective Communication on Overpass
- Be specific - "One player site" is vague. "One player triple box on A" is actionable. The more precise your callout, the faster your team can respond.
- Include numbers - Always say how many enemies you see. "Two B apartments" tells your team exactly what to expect.
- Call when you die - Your most valuable callout is your death callout. Immediately say where the enemy who killed you is positioned.
- Some callouts vary by region - European, North American, and Asian communities sometimes use different names for the same position. This guide uses the most widely accepted English callouts.
- Keep calls short - In the heat of a round, brief callouts are better. "Jungle, two" is faster and clearer than "I see two enemies in the jungle area."
Overpass Utility Lineups
Now that you know the callouts, learn the utility lineups for Overpass.
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