Call of Duty has become a cultural phenomenon, setting the gold standard for online arcade shooters over the past two decades. The series has introduced a vast array of maps, each hosting thousands of intense battles every season. We've curated a list of the 30 best maps in the franchise's history, celebrating the iconic locations that have defined the Call of Duty experience. Let's take a nostalgic journey through these legendary battlegrounds.
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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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A multi-level mansion nestled in the Bulgarian mountains, Payback is designed for intense firefights and diverse gameplay. Despite its compact size, it offers a perfect balance for all playstyles. Its intricate architecture allows for strategic ambushes and quick escapes, such as jumping out of a window to evade enemies.
Ocean Drive (Black Ops 6, 2024)
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Inspired by iconic 80s action films, Ocean Drive features gunfights amidst luxurious hotels and flashy cars. The map's design, with its contrast between spacious streets and cramped interiors, makes it versatile for various game modes, enhancing the thrill of every match.
Crown Raceway (Modern Warfare II, 2022)
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Crown Raceway transforms into a fast-paced battleground among garages, stands, and pit-stop areas. The sounds of racing cars add to the dynamic atmosphere, making every match feel like a high-speed chase. Its unique design ensures that even the most skilled players will find their kill/death ratio challenged.
Moscow (Black Ops Cold War, 2020)
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Set in Cold War-era Moscow, this map captures the harsh, majestic essence of the Soviet capital. Battles unfold in narrow alleys, spacious boulevards, and inside government complexes, offering a mix of tactical and aggressive playstyles amidst the city's iconic architecture.
Farm 18 (Modern Warfare II, 2022)
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An abandoned military training base hidden in a dense forest, Farm 18's central concrete training ground becomes a fierce battleground. Surrounding structures and hidden paths provide ample opportunities for assault players to outmaneuver their opponents.
Miami (Black Ops Cold War, 2020)
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Miami immerses players in the vibrant atmosphere of the 1980s criminal underworld, with neon signs, nightclubs, and palm trees. The map's layout, combining narrow streets and wide boulevards, supports a variety of tactical approaches, making it a favorite for many.
Ardennes Forest (WWII, 2017)
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Ardennes Forest transports players to the heart of one of World War II's fiercest battles, with snowy forests, trenches, and blazing ruins. Its well-thought-out symmetry and brutal combat make every step a potential life-or-death decision.
London Docks (WWII, 2017)
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Set in wartime London, London Docks features dark alleys, wet cobblestones, and industrial architecture, creating a grim 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 both cover and a trap, making it a strategic focal point for intense battles.
Plaza (Black Ops II, 2012)
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Plaza transports players to a futuristic metropolis filled with 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 excellent sniper positions, ideal for tactical players who enjoy camping. Elevated spots and watchtowers allow for monitoring enemy movements, making it a map where stealth and open engagements coexist.
Meltdown (Black Ops II, 2012)
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Set on the grounds of a nuclear power plant, Meltdown's industrial setting features strategically important areas and multiple routes. 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 offers a charming seaside town with cozy squares and dangerous alleyways. The map's mix of open areas for long-range shootouts and narrow lanes for close quarters keeps players on their toes, with stunning views that shouldn't distract from the lurking dangers.
Crossfire (Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, 2007)
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Crossfire places players in a city abandoned during a military conflict, with a long street flanked by ruined buildings and sniper nests. Players can engage in prolonged ranged battles or attempt close combat through side alleys, but only the skilled should take the risk.
Karachi (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)
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Karachi's dusty streets and chaotic layout, with rooftops for ambushes and lower levels for close-quarters combat, create an unpredictable battlefield. The city ruins offer numerous flanking opportunities, requiring constant vigilance from players.
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 provides ample cover for surprise attacks, making it a versatile map for various playstyles.
Dome (Modern Warfare 3, 2011)
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Dome's compact size and ruined military base setting make for lightning-fast battles. With hostile fire coming from any direction, it's ideal for aggressive play where reflexes and timing are crucial.
Favela (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)
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Favela's densely built Brazilian slum district is perfect for sudden ambushes, with narrow corridors, rooftops, and hidden passages. It's a map where shotguns reign supreme, and danger lurks around every corner.
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, with battles occurring in both open areas and closed-off labs. Players must remain cautious, especially near the steep cliffs that could lead to a fatal fall.
Highrise (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)
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Highrise's setting atop a skyscraper allows for combat in cramped offices and open rooftop areas. Known for its hidden approaches and brutal sniper duels, it's a map where every move counts.
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 touch to this classic map.
Standoff (Black Ops II, 2012)
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Standoff's small town setting is ideal for ambushes, with hidden routes and elevated positions for varied combat styles. Its cinematic feel and fast-paced action make it a fan favorite.
Raid (Black Ops II, 2012)
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Raid's modern Los Angeles mansion, with its pool and marble corridors, is superbly balanced for both close-quarters and long-range combat. The high-paced action here appeals to players of all skill levels.
Hijacked (Black Ops II, 2012)
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Hijacked's luxury yacht setting turns every corridor and deck into a battleground. Its small space and limited cover create an adrenaline-pumping experience, perfect for intense close-quarters combat.
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 shotguns and close-range weapons, where players can quickly rack up killstreaks or get taken out in an instant.
Firing Range (Black Ops, 2010)
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Firing Range's military training ground is ideal for mid-range battles, with multiple elevation levels and open areas catering to various playstyles. It's a versatile map that suits any type of 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, making it a map where strategic positioning is key.
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. Perfect for one-on-one duels and intense firefights, it's a map where combat starts immediately and doesn't let up until the last bullet.
Nuketown (Black Ops, 2010)
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Nuketown's small, dynamic layout with two symmetrical streets and a couple of houses has become a hallmark of the series. The limited space forces constant movement and alertness, with the added thrill of potential nuclear explosions.
These 30 maps have left an indelible mark on the memories of millions of players, becoming true Call of Duty classics. Each offers something unique, from frantic close-quarters action to tactical fights in open terrain, ensuring there's a perfect location for every playstyle.
