How to Call a Tactical Timeout in CS2?

At ranks above Master Guardian Elite, you come across players strategizing before each match, which means you must do it, too. Fortunately, CS2 has a tactical timeout feature that helps you pause the game to strategize with your team on the fly. Here is a complete guide on how to call a tactical timeout in CS2.

Calling a Tactical Timeout in CS2

To call a tactical timeout during a match of CS2, all you have to do is press the “Esc” key, which will open the in-game menu, and then click on the “Call vote…” option. From the small window that pops up, click on the “Call a Tactical Timeout” option to initiate the tactical timeout voting sequence. However, remember that three more players besides you must vote in favor of the timeout for it to initiate. To help you better understand, here is a step-by-step guide.

• Step 1 : Launch CS2 and enter a match.

• Step 2 : Press the “Esc” key to open the in-game menu.

• Step 3 : From the in-game menu, click on the “Call vote…” option, and a tiny new window will appear toward the right side.

• Step 4 : Click on the “Call a Tactical Timeout” option from the small new popup.

• Step 5 : The voting sequence will initiate as you click on the “Call a Tactical Timeout” option. However, to start the timeout itself, at least three more players from your team, four in total including you, must vote in favor of the timeout.

Conclusion

The tactical timeout is a great feature that teams can use to discuss how they should adapt their strategy according to the changing situation of the match. Remember that when you call a tactical timeout, the enemy team gets it as well since the game gets paused for both teams. Follow the guide above to call your next tactical timeout in CS2.