CS2 Overpass Callouts: Full Guide

Overpass is one of the most teamplay-dependent maps in the current CS2 map pool. This is explained by the difficulty of reaching the sites (especially site A), the complex structure of the map itself, and the difficult transfers from one point to another.

To succeed in all of this and secure high chances of winning a match, excellent team coordination is very important.

Of course, this also applies to CS Overpass callouts. Without knowledge of the main points and locations on the map, there is no point in playing on it. A more or less coordinated opponent team will undoubtedly outplay you.

This is what sets Overpass apart from, for example, Inferno, where with quality pre-fires and well-thrown grenades, you can win more than one 1v3 round and find a way out even in more challenging situations.

In this article, BloodyCase will review all callouts on this great map. Study this theoretical foundation, and you will undoubtedly increase your win rate in MM or on Faceit.

Key Zones of Overpass Callouts

Let’s first look at the macro-structure of the map. By this, we mean the main large locations on the map where the primary action takes place.

• Upper tunnels is the area near the T-spawn if you turn left after leaving the spawn point and use the stairs. You can reach this spot in the early stages of the round.
• Connector is a transition area that allows you to change your route: from point A to point B and vice versa. It is most commonly used by terrorists during an attack on point A or during rotations. For counter-terrorists, this area is often used to push terrorists who have chosen point A for an attack and are not expecting such a move (the player executing such a maneuver is called a “lurker”), or during a retake.
• Bathrooms are an especially dangerous spot in the mid. It is located between banana and long. The danger of this location lies in the presence of corners where an opponent can take position and unexpectedly fill you with lead.
• A site is the bomb site where terrorists can plant the bomb.
• B site is another bomb site. It is more popular among attackers due to the simplicity of this site. In fact, sometimes all it takes is to push the monster (the tunnel), and you will reach site B.

These are the main large Overpass map callouts. Now let’s talk about the micro-structure of the map.

All CS2 Overpass Callouts

If we consider the points mentioned above too, the total number of important locations on this map is 46.

• A Site – This is the spot where the Counter-Terrorists spawn. It is considered easier to defend due to a relatively large number of objects behind which players can hide: a truck, a van, boxes.
• B Site – This is a point often exploited by the Terrorists when they run out of ideas. It takes just a few seconds to get here from T Spawn, and there are fewer objects where players can hide.
• T Spawn – This is the place where Terrorists spawn at the beginning of the round. In fact, it is not interesting at all. It is just a dead end with the only way to move forward.
• A Long – This is a position that snipers love. It has everything they need: a large distance to the enemy and objects to hide behind. After passing through A Long, Terrorists gain direct access to A Site.
• Upper Tunnels – As we have already mentioned, Terrorists can reach this spot by leaving their spawn and turning left. After this, they can choose to move towards B Site via the lower tunnels or head to A Site by crossing the playground. We haven’t mentioned these positions yet, but you will understand everything soon.
• Lower Tunnels – This is a position that allows players to choose: open the door and move towards B Site or turn left, go up the stairs, and exit to a path leading to A Site.
• Connector – We have also mentioned this position. The name speaks for itself. It is a location that connects two directions and allows Terrorists to change the vector of their attack. However, doing this on late timings in the round requires caution. A defender may set up an ambush behind one of the corners.
• Party – This is a position you will face if you use the lower tunnels and connector. After exiting the connector, you can choose the next stage of your movement (A Long, A Short (Banana), or Toilets).
• Mid – One of the most popular CS2, CSGO Overpass callouts. To be honest, this applies to any other map as well. This is the central part of the map (yeah, it is logical), which, for example, includes the Fountain and Playground, which we will discuss further.
• Fountain – If you go through A Long or A Short towards T Spawn playing for CT, this will be your next destination. Here, T-s can often meet an aggressively playing Counter-Terrorist who tries to catch them off guard.
• Playground – A distinctive feature of this spot is its localized nature. In other words, a player located here is protected from, for example, fire from the Fountain or the Pit (the tunnel from which Terrorists planning to attack A Site emerge). You cannot fail to recognize this position. It’s a children’s playground, after all!

• Rock – This is a position on A Long that helps Terrorists protect themselves from sniper fire or attacks from a rifler.
• Van – How many Counter-Terrorist lives has this truck saved at A Site! Hiding behind it allows players to relatively safely take on Terrorists coming through A Long and heading to the site. However, the position is vulnerable to attacks from A Short and the exit from Toilets.
• Bank – It is located right next to the van. There is a staircase here that allows players to retreat and avoid enemy fire for a while.
• Default (A) – This position is also called the X-Box. It is default because Terrorists often plant the bomb here, and defenders frequently hide behind the boxes, trying to repel the attack. In short, it’s a mainstream spot.
• Optimus – Another truck saving lives on A Site. Defenders often hide behind it and gain a colossal advantage. While they can see the entire enemy game model, Terrorists only see a few pixels. The position got its name due to the visual resemblance of the truck to Optimus Prime from the “Transformers” movie.
• Bins – Another set of boxes located on A Site that help defenders avoid enemy damage.
• Toilets – The name says it all. These are toilets located in the central part of the map, in front of A Site. A distinctive feature is the roof. It gives protection from long-range grenades.
• Squeaky – These are doors that Terrorists need to open to access the area near B Site after crossing the connector. However, they can also be opened by defenders to sneak up behind Terrorists or catch approaching attackers off guard.
• B Short – If you are playing as a Terrorist, open the Squeaky doors, move diagonally to the right, and you will reach an elevated area called B Short. From this point, you have a direct view of B Site.
• Sandbags – These are sandbags located on B Short. If a Terrorist was overly confident and entered a firefight on B Short too early, they can hide from return fire behind these sandbags.

• Sewers – This is one of the Overpass callouts in CS2 that specifically refers to B Site. The position is located below the zone where the bomb is to be planted. You can recognize this spot by the sewer grates.
• Pillar – This is a column located right in the middle of B Site. Funny monsters are painted on it. Skillfully hiding behind this column, a defender can avoid fire from almost any direction. But, if there’s crossfire—game over. You can’t hide from everyone.
• Toxic Barrels – A very tricky position on B Site! If a defender crouches here and points their aim at the ground, they will be invisible. Therefore, if the Terrorists are not attentive and fail to check this spot, they will face an unpleasant surprise. Terrorists often throw a Molotov here to save time.
• Pit – As we have mentioned, B Site is elevated. On one side is the Sewer, and opposite is the Pit.
• Heaven – This is a balcony position that gives the defender an almost complete view of B Site. The only blind spots are those Terrorists hiding behind the column or boxes. Everyone knows this is one of the most dangerous Overpass CS2 callouts, so Terrorists always try to block this position with a smoke grenade.
• Graffiti – This is a dead-end located near B Site. The position is also called Help because Counter-Terrorists often come here after defending A Site to assist their teammates on B Site.
• Cafe – This is a position located on A Long.
• Bench – Another position located near A Long. It is often used by snipers to take a shot and safely hide to reload.
• Storage – This position is located between Bank and Graffiti. In other words, it is a transition from the first spot to the second.
• Bridge – This is a wooden bridge leading from the Graffiti position directly to B Site. Defenders often use this position during a retake.
• Boost – This is a position where one player can lift another higher. It gives them an opportunity to see what’s happening near the connector. If you haven’t been killed from this boost spot at least once, then you’ve barely played on the Overpass map 😊 This is a very popular boost.
• Ladder – It’s simple: the ladder connects the upper position to the lower one. In our case, it connects the upper and lower tunnels.
• Signpost – A signpost located between the exits from A Long and Toilets. Counter-Terrorists love to set up an ambush here and eliminate inattentive opponents.
• Hitmarker – This point marks the beginning of A Long.

How to Learn Overpass Map Callouts in CS2?

We could give you the most banal advice: to learn all Overpass map CS2 callouts, just jump into a match in MM or Faceit and play—everything will come with practice! And we would give that advice if we wanted you to hate the game forever. Players despise teammates who don’t know positions and, in fact, ruin the match. Insults are guaranteed.

We have two alternative recommendations.

1. Open the map in an empty lobby and just run around it for half an hour. Repeat this process several times with breaks. First, use our callouts hints to remember locations. Later, test your knowledge without the hints. In fact, learning positions is very simple because the map itself helps you. There are numerous signs and indicators that minimize the risk of getting lost.
2. Take a friend into a real match. It’s safe to say that at least every second CS player has learned new maps this way. A close friend won’t berate you if you get confused but will instead help you.

We guarantee that this task won’t pose much difficulty for you.

CS2 Overpass Map Tips and Tricks for CT and T Sides

To finish, here are some tips for both teams.

Tips For Terrorists

• Don’t attack only site B. Teams often lose matches this way. The thing is, site B is easier to attack, and the distance to reach it is shorter. But CTs can understand the pattern of your rounds and reinforce B.
• Avoid making rotations in late timings. First, it takes considerable time on this map. Second, there are many corners where an enemy could already be waiting for you. If time is running out, attack the position you’ve chosen at the start.
• Save your grenades and use them primarily when executing onto a site. The sites on this map are quite challenging. Positions like Bank, Heaven, and Optimus should better be blocked off with smoke or burned with fire.

Tips For Counter-Terrorists

• Don’t push mid too often if your task is to defend plant A. This is a very common mistake, especially for those players who like to get a lot of frags, but are unable to do so on point A.
• If you’re an AWPer, avoid dueling Terrorists on A Long if there are many opponents. Even if you manage to get a kill, the advantage you gain will be minimal. But, if you get killed, the Terrorists will gain significant map control and an almost free opportunity to push onto site A.