Call of Duty, a cultural phenomenon, has set the bar for online arcade shooters. For two decades, the series has delivered countless maps, each the stage for countless intense battles. We've compiled a list of 30 of the franchise's best maps, a nostalgic journey through Call of Duty's history.
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- Payback (Black Ops 6, 2024)
- Ocean Drive (Black Ops 6, 2024)
- Crown Raceway (Modern Warfare II, 2022)
- Moscow (Black Ops Cold War, 2020)
- Farm 18 (Modern Warfare II, 2022)
- Miami (Black Ops Cold War, 2020)
- Ardennes Forest (WWII, 2017)
- London Docks (WWII, 2017)
- Turbine (Black Ops II, 2012)
- Plaza (Black Ops II, 2012)
- Overgrown (Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, 2007)
- Meltdown (Black Ops II, 2012)
- Seaside (Black Ops 4, 2018)
- Crossfire (Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, 2007)
- Karachi (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)
- Estate (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)
- Dome (Modern Warfare 3, 2011)
- Favela (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)
- Express (Black Ops II, 2012)
- Summit (Black Ops, 2010)
- Highrise (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)
- Crash (Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, 2007)
- Standoff (Black Ops II, 2012)
- Raid (Black Ops II, 2012)
- Hijacked (Black Ops II, 2012)
- Shipment (Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, 2007)
- Firing Range (Black Ops, 2010)
- Terminal (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)
- Rust (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)
- Nuketown (Black Ops, 2010)
Payback (Black Ops 6, 2024)
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A multi-level mansion nestled in the Bulgarian mountains, Payback is designed for intense firefights and diverse gameplay. Despite its compact size, the map offers a balanced experience for all playstyles. Its intricate architecture provides ample opportunities for ambushes and skillful escapes.
Ocean Drive (Black Ops 6, 2024)
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Inspired by 80s action movies, Ocean Drive features gunfights amidst luxurious hotels and flashy cars. The contrast between open streets and confined interiors makes it suitable for various game modes.
Crown Raceway (Modern Warfare II, 2022)
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Fast-paced combat unfolds amongst garages, stands, and pit areas in Crown Raceway. The environment transforms into a high-octane battleground, complete with the sounds of passing race cars. Its unique design and dynamic combat ensure a constantly shifting balance of power.
Moscow (Black Ops Cold War, 2020)
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Moscow offers a gritty and majestic Cold War setting. Players clash amidst imposing concrete buildings, opulent marble halls, and underground metro stations. The map balances tactical and aggressive gameplay across narrow alleys, wide boulevards, and government complexes.
Farm 18 (Modern Warfare II, 2022)
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Deep within a dense forest lies Farm 18, an abandoned military training base. Its central concrete training ground becomes a fierce battle zone, surrounded by dilapidated buildings, narrow corridors, and hidden pathways, ideal for aggressive assaults.
Miami (Black Ops Cold War, 2020)
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Neon lights reflect on wet asphalt in this 1980s Miami underworld setting. The map combines narrow streets with wide boulevards, catering to diverse tactical approaches.
Ardennes Forest (WWII, 2017)
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Snowy forests, trenches, and ruined buildings create a brutal World War II atmosphere in Ardennes Forest. Its symmetrical design makes for intense, unforgiving battles.
London Docks (WWII, 2017)
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Dark alleys, wet cobblestones, and industrial architecture set the stage for intense combat in war-torn London. Narrow alleys offer ambush opportunities, while warehouses provide space for open firefights, and the docks offer strategic vantage points.
Turbine (Black Ops II, 2012)
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Spanning across canyons, Turbine features vertical gameplay, open spaces, and hidden routes for flanking maneuvers. The central, broken turbine provides both cover and a potential trap.
Plaza (Black Ops II, 2012)
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Plaza offers a futuristic metropolis setting with upscale clubs, neon signs, and narrow alleys. The architecture provides ample cover, while stairs, balconies, and glass storefronts add to the dynamic gameplay.
Overgrown (Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, 2007)
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An overgrown, abandoned village with prime sniper positions, Overgrown is a tactical map ideal for both stealth and open engagements. Elevated spots and watchtowers offer excellent surveillance.
Meltdown (Black Ops II, 2012)
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Set within a nuclear power plant, Meltdown features strategically important areas and multiple routes. The reactor complex, with its maze of tunnels, is perfect for close-quarters combat and flanking attacks.
Seaside (Black Ops 4, 2018)
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Seaside offers a blend of open areas for long-range combat and narrow lanes for close-quarters engagements in a charming seaside town.
Crossfire (Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, 2007)
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A war-torn city with a long central street flanked by ruined buildings and sniper nests, Crossfire allows for both long-range battles and close-quarters combat through side alleys.
Karachi (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)
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Dusty streets and abandoned buildings create a chaotic environment in Karachi. Rooftops offer ambush opportunities, while lower levels provide cramped corridors perfect for shotguns.
Estate (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)
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A luxurious mansion overlooking a forest, Estate offers both indoor fortified positions and outdoor cover for surprise attacks.
Dome (Modern Warfare 3, 2011)
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Compact and lethal, Dome, a ruined military base with a central abandoned dome, offers fast-paced combat from all directions.
Favela (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)
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A densely packed Brazilian slum, Favela provides ample opportunities for ambush attacks through its narrow corridors, rooftops, and hidden passages.
Express (Black Ops II, 2012)
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A busy train platform, Express offers fast-paced shootouts with the added danger of a moving train.
Summit (Black Ops, 2010)
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A snowy mountain base with various routes and tight corridors, Summit offers combat in both open areas and enclosed labs.
Highrise (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)
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Set atop a skyscraper, Highrise features cramped offices and open rooftop areas, perfect for both close-quarters combat and long-range sniper duels.
Crash (Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, 2007)
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An urban map with three main combat lanes and ruined buildings, Crash offers diverse tactical possibilities.
Standoff (Black Ops II, 2012)
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A small town perfect for ambushes, Standoff allows for various combat styles, from hidden approaches to elevated vantage points.
Raid (Black Ops II, 2012)
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A modern mansion in Los Angeles, Raid balances close-quarters and long-range combat across its pool, marble corridors, and courtyards.
Hijacked (Black Ops II, 2012)
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A luxury yacht setting, Hijacked provides intense close-quarters combat with limited cover.
Shipment (Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, 2007)
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A tiny map with chaotic firefights amongst shipping containers, Shipment is ideal for close-range weapons and high killstreaks.
Firing Range (Black Ops, 2010)
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A military training ground suitable for mid-range battles, Firing Range offers diverse combat opportunities across multiple elevation levels.
Terminal (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)
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An airport setting, Terminal blends spacious terminals, narrow corridors, and an open tarmac, allowing for diverse combat strategies.
Rust (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)
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A small desert map with a central oil rig, Rust provides intense, vertically oriented gameplay perfect for one-on-one duels.
Nuketown (Black Ops, 2010)
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A small but dynamic map, Nuketown, with its two symmetrical streets and houses, is known for its fast-paced skirmishes.
These 30 maps represent iconic Call of Duty experiences, each offering unique gameplay. Whether you prefer close-quarters combat or open-terrain battles, this list has something for every player.
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