Call of Duty, a cultural icon in online arcade shooters, has set an unparalleled standard over two decades. This legacy includes a vast library of maps, each a 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.

Table of Contents

• 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 provides a perfect setting for intense firefights and diverse gameplay. Its compact size offers a balanced experience for all playstyles, with intricate architecture allowing for both strategic ambushes and skillful escapes.

Ocean Drive (Black Ops 6, 2024)

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Inspired by iconic 80s action movies, Ocean Drive features gunfights amidst luxurious hotels and flashy cars. The contrast between open streets and confined interiors makes it adaptable to various game modes.

Crown Raceway (Modern Warfare II, 2022)

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This map delivers fast-paced combat amongst garages, stands, and pit areas, transforming into a high-octane battleground. The unique design and dynamic combat create an unpredictable experience.

Moscow (Black Ops Cold War, 2020)

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Cold War-era Moscow is a harsh yet majestic backdrop for intense clashes. Players navigate concrete buildings, marble halls, and metro stations, balancing tactical and aggressive playstyles.

Farm 18 (Modern Warfare II, 2022)

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An abandoned military training base deep within a forest. The central concrete training ground becomes a fierce battle zone, surrounded by ruined buildings, corridors, and hidden paths offering strategic advantages.

Miami (Black Ops Cold War, 2020)

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Neon lights reflect on wet asphalt in this 1980s Miami underworld setting. The map blends narrow streets and wide boulevards, catering to diverse tactical approaches.

Ardennes Forest (WWII, 2017)

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Snowy forests, trenches, and ruined buildings recreate the intensity of a World War II battlefield. The map's symmetrical design intensifies the brutal combat.

London Docks (WWII, 2017)

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War-torn London provides a grim backdrop, with dark alleys, cobblestones, and industrial architecture. Narrow alleys offer ambush opportunities, while warehouses and docks provide vantage points.

Turbine (Black Ops II, 2012)

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A sprawling map across canyons, Turbine offers vertical gameplay, open spaces, and hidden routes for flanking maneuvers. The central turbine provides both cover and potential traps.

Plaza (Black Ops II, 2012)

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A futuristic metropolis with upscale clubs and narrow alleys. The architecture offers numerous cover options, with stairs, balconies, and glass storefronts adding to the dynamic gameplay.

Overgrown (Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, 2007)

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An overgrown abandoned village with ruined buildings and prime sniper positions. Elevated spots and watchtowers allow for strategic monitoring of enemy movements.

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 offers close-quarters combat and opportunities for flanking attacks.

Seaside (Black Ops 4, 2018)

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A seaside town with open squares and dangerous alleyways. Long-range shootouts alternate with close-quarters combat in narrow lanes.

Crossfire (Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, 2007)

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A war-torn city with a long street flanked by ruined buildings and sniper nests. Players can engage in long-range battles or utilize side alleys for close-quarters combat.

Karachi (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)

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Dusty streets and abandoned buildings create a chaotic layout in Karachi. Rooftops offer ambush opportunities, while lower levels provide close-quarters combat options.

Estate (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)

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A luxurious mansion overlooking a forest offers both indoor and outdoor combat opportunities. The mansion provides defensive positions, while the forest allows for surprise attacks.

Dome (Modern Warfare 3, 2011)

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A compact ruined military base with a central dome provides fast-paced combat from multiple directions. Reflexes, cover awareness, and precise timing are crucial.

Favela (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)

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A densely built Brazilian slum offers numerous ambush opportunities in its narrow corridors, rooftops, and hidden passages.

Express (Black Ops II, 2012)

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A busy train platform provides a dynamic battlefield with a moving train adding to the tension and potential hazards. Strategy, speed, and cover are essential.

Summit (Black Ops, 2010)

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A snowy mountain base with various routes and tight corridors, including open areas and enclosed labs. Caution is essential, especially near cliff edges.

Highrise (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)

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Set atop a skyscraper, Highrise offers combat in cramped offices and open rooftop areas, with hidden approaches and opportunities for 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 offering tactical possibilities. Narrow alleyways create intense skirmishes, centered around a crashed Black Hawk helicopter.

Standoff (Black Ops II, 2012)

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A small town ideal for ambushes, offering various combat styles from hidden routes and elevated positions.

Raid (Black Ops II, 2012)

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A modern Los Angeles mansion with a pool, marble corridors, and courtyards provides a balanced setting for close-quarters and long-range combat.

Hijacked (Black Ops II, 2012)

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A luxury yacht transforms into a battleground, with limited cover creating intense, fast-paced combat.

Shipment (Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, 2007)

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A small map with chaotic firefights among shipping containers, ideal for racking up killstreaks or being quickly eliminated.

Firing Range (Black Ops, 2010)

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A military training ground suitable for mid-range battles, with multiple elevation levels, small buildings, and open areas.

Terminal (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)

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An airport setting blending spacious terminals, narrow corridors, and an open tarmac, offering diverse combat options.

Rust (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)

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A small desert map with an oil rig, offering vertically oriented, close-quarters combat.

Nuketown (Black Ops, 2010)

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A small, dynamic map featuring high-speed skirmishes. The limited space necessitates constant movement and alertness.

These 30 maps represent iconic Call of Duty experiences, each offering unique gameplay from close-quarters combat to strategic open battles. No matter your preferred playstyle, this list has something for you.