The Sanctum CS2 map is a community Wingman map set in the ruins of an ancient temple. It has one bombsite and a lot of height. Valve added it to the Wingman pool in January 2026. This guide covers its layout, the callouts players use and how to play it in 2v2.
What is the Sanctum CS2 map?
Sanctum is a de_ map for Wingman, the 2v2 mode. Guides describe a jungle temple setting with a volcano in the background and ruins under repair. Like most Wingman maps, it has one bombsite, not two.
Valve added Sanctum and Poseidon to Wingman on 21 January 2026. That update removed Golden, Palacio, Agency and Rooftop from all modes. If Wingman is new to you, our Wingman mode guide explains the basics.
Is Sanctum still in Wingman?
Guides published in September 2026 say Valve removed Sanctum from official modes on 8 July 2026, together with Warden, Stronghold and Alpine. Reports on the July update list Debris and El Dorado as new Wingman maps. We could not read Valve's own patch note, so treat the removal as reported.
Open the play menu and look at the Wingman map list to see what is live today. If Sanctum is missing, you can load it from the Steam Workshop with the steps in our Workshop maps guide.
Sanctum layout: a vertical Wingman map
The big feature of Sanctum is height. Routes climb and drop between levels, and guides note that utility matters more here than on flatter Wingman maps. With only two players a side, one good smoke or flash can decide the round.
- Mid: the central area with routes towards the site.
- Lower Mid: a lower level reached by dropping or climbing from mid.
- Site routes: several approaches from mid, including Connector and Ramp.
- The site: one bombsite with stone pillars for cover.
Sanctum callouts
Callouts on new Wingman maps are not settled. The names below come from 2026 community guides. Treat them as a starting point and agree on your own with your partner.
| Callout | What it is |
|---|---|
| T Spawn / CT Spawn | The starting areas for each side |
| CT Stairs | Links CT spawn towards mid |
| Mid / Lower Mid | The central area and the level below it |
| Broken Bridge | A damaged bridge crossing the centre |
| Connector | A route from mid towards the site |
| Ramp | A sloped approach to the site |
| Heaven | A raised position near the site |
| Default / Pillars | The usual plant spot and the stone pillars on site |
How to play Sanctum in 2v2
Terrorists
With one site, the question is only which route to take. Show pressure on one route, then hit through another. Use the height: a teammate above can cover one below. Keep at least one flash for the final entry, because pillars on site give defenders close hiding spots. Our utility basics guide covers the grenades.
Counter-Terrorists
Two defenders cannot watch every route. A common idea is that one player gathers early info in mid while the other holds the site. If the mid player loses a duel, the site player must play for time and wait for a trade or a retake. Raised spots like Heaven can see entries early, but be ready to fall back.
Learn it before you queue
- Walk every route from both spawns on the Workshop version.
- Find which levels see which entrances.
- Practise smokes and flashes with a lineup tool or a video in a private server.
Sanctum and the Wingman rotation
Wingman maps rotate often in CS2. Community maps come in for a few months and many leave at the next update. For a look at the wider list, see our Wingman maps overview, and compare Sanctum with Poseidon, which arrived on the same day.
Sources and checks
The January 2026 Wingman additions were checked on 1 November 2026 against Dust2.us coverage of the 21 January 2026 update. Setting, layout and callouts were checked against swap.gg and Winio's Sanctum guide. July 2026 Wingman additions were checked against SkinSniper's Season 5 summary.
Frequently asked questions
How many bombsites does Sanctum have?
One. Like most Wingman maps, Sanctum has a single bombsite.
When was Sanctum added to CS2?
Valve added Sanctum to Wingman on 21 January 2026, together with Poseidon.
Is Sanctum still playable?
Guides report it left official rotation in July 2026. Check the Wingman map list in game, or load it from the Steam Workshop.
