Call of Duty has become a cultural phenomenon, setting an unmatched standard in the world of online arcade shooters. Over the past 20 years, the franchise has introduced an impressive array of maps, each hosting countless intense battles every season. We've curated a list of the 30 best maps in the history of Call of Duty, celebrating the iconic locations that have defined the series.
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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)
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Payback is a multi-level mansion nestled in the Bulgarian mountains, designed for intense firefights and versatile gameplay. Despite its compact size, the map offers a perfect balance for all playstyles. Its intricate architecture allows for setting ambushes or skillfully avoiding them by simply jumping out of a window.
Ocean Drive (Black Ops 6, 2024)
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Inspired by iconic 80s action films, Ocean Drive sets the stage for gunfights among luxurious hotels and flashy cars. The contrast between spacious streets and cramped interiors makes it adaptable to various game modes, enhancing the tactical experience.
Crown Raceway (Modern Warfare II, 2022)
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Crown Raceway transforms into a high-speed battleground among garages, stands, and pit-stop areas. As matches start, the environment turns into a blood-soaked racetrack, with the sounds of racing cars adding to the dynamic atmosphere. Its unique design ensures that even skilled players will see their kill/death ratios fluctuate.
Moscow (Black Ops Cold War, 2020)
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Set in Cold War-era Moscow, this map captures the harshness and majesty of the Soviet capital. Players navigate through massive concrete buildings, luxurious marble halls, and metro stations. Battles occur in narrow alleys, on spacious boulevards, and inside government complexes, striking a balance between tactical and aggressive gameplay.
Farm 18 (Modern Warfare II, 2022)
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An abandoned military training base deep in a dense forest, Farm 18's central concrete training ground quickly becomes a battleground. Surrounding it are partially destroyed buildings and hidden paths, providing ample opportunities for assault players to engage and outmaneuver opponents.
Miami (Black Ops Cold War, 2020)
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Miami immerses players in the 1980s criminal underworld with glowing neon signs, nightclubs, and palm trees. The map's layout combines narrow streets with wide boulevards, offering a variety of tactical options for players to exploit.
Ardennes Forest (WWII, 2017)
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Ardennes Forest evokes the intensity of World War II with its snowy forests, trenches, and blazing ruins. Its symmetrical design and brutal combat scenarios make it a standout map, where every step could be your last.
London Docks (WWII, 2017)
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Set during World War II, London Docks features dark alleys, wet cobblestones, and industrial architecture, creating a grim wartime atmosphere. The map's detailed design supports various tactics, from ambushes in narrow alleys to active firefights in spacious warehouses.
Turbine (Black Ops II, 2012)
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Turbine spans across canyons, offering a mix of vertical gameplay, open spaces, and hidden routes for tactical flanking. The central broken turbine can serve as cover or become a trap, making it a strategic focal point.
Plaza (Black Ops II, 2012)
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Plaza transports players to a futuristic metropolis with vibrant neon lights and upscale clubs. Its architecture provides potential cover at every corner, with stairs, balconies, and glass storefronts adding variety to the gameplay.
Overgrown (Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, 2007)
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Overgrown features an abandoned village with ruined buildings and excellent sniper positions, ideal for tactical gameplay. Elevated spots and watchtowers allow players to monitor enemy movements, making it a favorite for those who prefer stealth and strategic engagements.
Meltdown (Black Ops II, 2012)
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Set on the grounds of a nuclear power plant, Meltdown offers intense firefights around strategically important areas. The central reactor complex, with its maze of tunnels, is perfect for close combat and unexpected flanking attacks.
Seaside (Black Ops 4, 2018)
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Seaside presents a charming seaside town with cozy squares and dangerous alleyways. The map alternates between open areas for long-range shootouts and narrow lanes for close quarters, requiring constant vigilance.
Crossfire (Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, 2007)
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Crossfire places players in a city abandoned during a military conflict. A long street flanked by ruined buildings and sniper nests sets the stage for prolonged ranged battles or close combat through side alleys, challenging players' skills.
Karachi (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)
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Karachi's dusty streets and chaotic layout, with rooftops and narrow alleys, create an unpredictable battlefield. It's perfect for ambushes and flanking maneuvers, requiring players to stay alert at all times.
Estate (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)
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Estate features a luxurious mansion on a hill, surrounded by a dense forest. Inside, players can fortify their positions, while the forest offers ample cover for surprise attacks, making it a versatile map for various playstyles.
Dome (Modern Warfare 3, 2011)
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Dome is a compact, lethal map centered around a ruined military base with an abandoned dome. Its fast-paced battles demand quick reflexes and strategic use of cover, making it ideal for aggressive play.
Favela (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)
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Favela's densely built Brazilian slum district is perfect for sudden ambushes. Narrow corridors, rooftops, and hidden passages make it a challenging yet thrilling map, especially for shotgun enthusiasts.
Express (Black Ops II, 2012)
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Express features rapid-fire shootouts on a busy train platform, with a moving train adding tension and potential traps. It's a dynamic battlefield where strategy, speed, and smart use of cover determine the winner.
Summit (Black Ops, 2010)
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Summit's snowy mountain base offers various routes and tight corridors. Battles occur in open areas and inside labs, requiring caution, especially near the steep cliffs that border the map.
Highrise (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)
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Highrise's combat takes place atop a skyscraper, with cramped offices and open rooftop areas. Its hidden approaches allow for sudden attacks, while the map is renowned for its intense sniper duels.
Crash (Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, 2007)
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Crash's urban setting features three main lanes of combat, with ruined buildings offering numerous tactical possibilities. The iconic crashed "Black Hawk" at the center adds a memorable element to the map.
Standoff (Black Ops II, 2012)
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Standoff's classic small town setting is ideal for ambushes, with small buildings and hidden routes. It supports various combat styles, from lying in wait to firing from above, making it a cinematic experience.
Raid (Black Ops II, 2012)
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Raid's modern Los Angeles mansion, complete with a pool and marble corridors, is superbly balanced for both close-quarters and long-range combat. Its high-paced action appeals to players of all skill levels.
Hijacked (Black Ops II, 2012)
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Hijacked transforms a luxury yacht into a battleground, with every corridor and deck becoming a site for fierce combat. Its small space and limited cover ensure maximum adrenaline.
Shipment (Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, 2007)
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Shipment's tiny, square layout among shipping containers leads to chaotic firefights. It's a paradise for close-range weapons, where players can quickly rack up killstreaks or get eliminated in an instant.
Firing Range (Black Ops, 2010)
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Firing Range's military training ground is perfect for mid-range battles, with multiple elevation levels and open areas. It caters to various playstyles, making it a versatile map for any weapon.
Terminal (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)
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Terminal's airport setting blends spacious terminals, narrow corridors, and an open tarmac. Players can set up ambushes, control vantage points, or engage in close-quarters combat on the airplane, requiring constant vigilance.
Rust (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)
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Rust's miniature desert map with an oil rig at its center offers tight, vertically oriented gameplay. It's ideal for one-on-one duels and intense firefights, where combat starts immediately and continues relentlessly.
Nuketown (Black Ops, 2010)
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Nuketown's small yet dynamic layout has become a hallmark of the series. With two symmetrical streets and limited space, it forces players to stay on the move and remain alert, with the added thrill of potential nuclear explosions.
These 30 maps have left an indelible mark on the memories of millions of players, becoming classics within the Call of Duty franchise. Each map offers something unique, whether it's frantic close-quarters action, tactical fights in open terrain, or a blend of both. No matter your preferred playstyle, you'll find the perfect battleground in this list.
