The Anubis bridge is the high route through mid. It crosses over the canal and decides who controls Middle. Winning it opens A Connector and the CT side for Terrorists. Losing it pins a team in Top Mid. This guide focuses only on the bridge: its angles, recent changes and how to cross it. For the wider mid plan, read our Anubis mid guide.
What is the Anubis bridge?
It is an elevated walkway across mid. Terrorists reach it from Top Mid, the T side of Middle. It runs above Water and ends at Double Doors, the two doors and steps that lead into Middle on the CT side. Players can also drop off it into the canal.
What changed in 2026?
The January 21, 2026 update reworked parts of mid. Valve moved the bridge drop near the Mid Doors. It also reversed the orientation of the Mid Doors. Older videos may show a different drop and different door angles. Check recent footage before you copy a setup.
Which angles matter on the bridge?
| Angle | Who uses it | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Top Mid onto the bridge | Ts | The first look across mid each round |
| Double Doors back onto the bridge | CTs | Catches Ts crossing in the open |
| Water under the bridge | Both | Players below can flank or be flanked |
| Middle past the doors | CTs | A deeper angle for players who give up the doors |
How do CTs hold the bridge?
CTs rarely need to stand on the bridge. They hold it from the Double Doors side and from Middle. The aim is to stop Ts crossing early, then fall back once utility arrives.
- Use an early grenade toward Top Mid to slow the first push.
- Do not hold the same doorway angle every round. Ts will pre-fire it.
- Keep in contact with the B and A players. A lost bridge means Ts can reach A Connector and E Box.
Our Anubis CT positions guide shows how a mid player fits into the full setup.
How do Ts cross the bridge safely?
- Smoke the CT side. A smoke at the Double Doors end blocks the main CT angle while you cross.
- Flash before you peek. If a CT is close to the doors, a flash over them wins the duel.
- Cover Water. Have one teammate watch the canal so no one flanks from below.
- Cross in pairs. A lone player on the bridge has nowhere to hide. Two players can trade.
The bridge also works as a feint. A loud push onto it can draw CTs to mid while your team hits a site. Smoke and flash lineups for mid changed with the 2026 rework. Practise the exact throws with a lineup tool or a video in a private server. Our Anubis smokes page explains what each grenade should do.
When should you skip the bridge?
Skip it when the CTs have shown a strong mid player and your team has little utility. Crossing an open walkway into a prepared angle is a poor trade. In that case, take Water or commit to a site through A Main or B Long. Good crosshair placement helps whichever route you choose.
Common mistakes on the bridge
- Standing still in the open. The walkway has little cover. Move across it, or do not step onto it.
- Using old footage. Videos from before January 2026 show the old drop and the old door angles.
- Wasting every grenade on mid. If you spend all your utility on the bridge, your site hit has none left.
- Ignoring the sound. Players dropping into Water make noise. Listen for it and call it.
Think of the bridge as one part of a round plan. Win it when it helps your team reach a site, and give it up when it does not. A single pick on the bridge can be worth a lot, but only if your team uses the space it creates. Our map control guide covers that idea in more depth.
Sources and checks
Callouts and the January 2026 bridge and Mid Doors changes were checked on 1 November 2026 against csdb.gg Anubis callouts, TotalCSGO Anubis callouts and the Dust2.us report on the January 2026 Anubis update. Later updates may change mid again, so read the latest patch notes.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Anubis bridge lead?
It runs from Top Mid over Water to Double Doors, which open into Middle on the CT side.
Did the Anubis bridge change in 2026?
Yes. The January 2026 update moved the bridge drop near the Mid Doors and reversed the orientation of the doors.
Can you drop off the bridge into Water?
Yes. Players can drop off the bridge into the canal. Since the 2026 update the drop is near the Mid Doors.
