Call of Duty has evolved into a cultural phenomenon, setting the gold standard for online arcade shooters. Over the past two decades, the franchise has introduced a vast array of maps, each hosting thousands of thrilling battles every season. We've curated a list of the 30 best maps in the history of the series, celebrating the iconic landscapes that have left a lasting impact on players worldwide.
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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 perfectly balances various playstyles. Its intricate architecture makes it ideal for setting ambushes or escaping them with a daring jump out of a window.
Ocean Drive (Black Ops 6, 2024)
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Inspired by the iconic action films of the 80s, Ocean Drive immerses players in a world of luxury hotels and flashy cars. The map's blend of spacious streets and cramped interiors accommodates a variety of game modes, making every match uniquely thrilling.
Crown Raceway (Modern Warfare II, 2022)
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Crown Raceway transforms garages, stands, and pit-stop areas into a fast-paced battleground. As the match begins, the environment becomes a blood-soaked racetrack, complete with the sounds of racing cars. Its unique design and dynamic combat ensure that every player's kill/death ratio will be put to the test.
Moscow (Black Ops Cold War, 2020)
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Set in Cold War-era Moscow, this map captures the city's harsh yet majestic essence, filled with hidden dangers. Players navigate through massive concrete structures, opulent marble halls, and metro stations, engaging in battles that balance tactical and aggressive gameplay across narrow alleys and wide boulevards.
Farm 18 (Modern Warfare II, 2022)
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Hidden deep in a dense forest, Farm 18 is an abandoned military training base. The central concrete training ground quickly turns into a battlefield, surrounded by partially destroyed buildings and narrow corridors that offer excellent opportunities for assault players.
Miami (Black Ops Cold War, 2020)
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Miami transports players to the heart of the 1980s criminal underworld, with glowing neon signs, nightclubs, luxury cars, and palm trees. The map's mix of narrow streets and wide boulevards supports a range of tactical approaches, making it a versatile playground for players.
Ardennes Forest (WWII, 2017)
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Set amidst snowy forests, trenches, and blazing ruins, Ardennes Forest plunges players into the heart of one of WWII's fiercest battles. 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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London Docks captures the grim atmosphere of WWII with dark alleys, wet cobblestones, and industrial architecture. The map's detailed design supports various tactics, from ambushes in narrow alleys to active firefights in spacious warehouses and strategic vantage points at the docks.
Turbine (Black Ops II, 2012)
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Sprawling across canyons, Turbine offers 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 pivotal point in the map's dynamic battles.
Plaza (Black Ops II, 2012)
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Plaza immerses players in a futuristic metropolis filled with vibrant neon lights, upscale clubs, and narrow alleys. The map's design ensures every corner can be used for cover, while stairs, balconies, and glass storefronts add variety to the gameplay.
Overgrown (Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, 2007)
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Overgrown is an abandoned village perfect for tactical players who enjoy camping. With ruined buildings and excellent sniper positions, it offers strategic vantage points and watchtowers for monitoring enemy movements, making it ideal for both stealth and open engagements.
Meltdown (Black Ops II, 2012)
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Set in a nuclear power plant, Meltdown features intense firefights amid 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 is a charming coastal town with picturesque squares and dangerous alleyways. It offers a mix of open areas for long-range shootouts and narrow lanes for close-quarters combat, ensuring players stay vigilant amidst its stunning views.
Crossfire (Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, 2007)
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Set in a city abandoned during an ongoing conflict, Crossfire features 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 if they're skilled enough to take the risk.
Karachi (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)
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Karachi's dusty streets and chaotic layout, combined with rooftops for ambushes and cramped corridors for close encounters, create an unpredictable battlefield. Players must stay alert to navigate its city ruins effectively and execute flanking maneuvers.
Estate (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)
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Estate features a luxurious mansion on a hill overlooking a dense forest. Inside, players can fortify their positions, while the surrounding forest offers ample opportunities for surprise attacks and hiding among the trees.
Dome (Modern Warfare 3, 2011)
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Dome is a compact, lethal map centered around an abandoned dome at a ruined military base. Battles here are fast-paced, requiring quick reflexes, knowledge of cover, and precise timing to succeed in aggressive play.
Favela (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)
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Favela is a densely built Brazilian slum where danger lurks around every corner. Its narrow corridors, rooftops, and hidden passages make it ideal for sudden ambush attacks, particularly with shotguns.
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. This dynamic battlefield rewards strategy, speed, and smart use of cover.
Summit (Black Ops, 2010)
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Summit is a snowy mountain base with various routes and tight corridors. Players must remain cautious, especially near the edge of steep cliffs, as battles take place in both open areas and closed-off labs.
Highrise (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)
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Set atop a skyscraper, Highrise offers combat through cramped offices and open rooftop areas. It's famous for hidden approaches that allow for sudden attacks and brutal sniper duels across the map.
Crash (Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, 2007)
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Crash is an urban map with three main lanes of combat and numerous tactical possibilities amidst ruined buildings and narrow alleyways. The crashed "Black Hawk" at the center is a memorable landmark for many players.
Standoff (Black Ops II, 2012)
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Standoff is a classic small town ideal for ambushes, with hidden routes and elevated positions for diverse combat styles. Its cinematic feel is heightened by the need to reload quickly to avoid being caught off guard.
Raid (Black Ops II, 2012)
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Set in a modern Los Angeles mansion with a pool and marble corridors, Raid is superbly balanced for both close-quarters and long-range combat. The high-paced action here suits players of all skill levels, making it one of the series' best maps.
Hijacked (Black Ops II, 2012)
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Hijacked is a luxury yacht where every corridor and deck becomes a battleground. Its small space and limited cover create maximum adrenaline, making it a thrilling arena for fierce combat.
Shipment (Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, 2007)
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Shipment is a tiny, chaotic map perfect for quick killstreaks or instant deaths among shipping containers. Its three lanes of anarchy make it a paradise for shotguns and close-range weapons.
Firing Range (Black Ops, 2010)
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Firing Range is a military training ground ideal for mid-range battles, offering multiple elevation levels, small buildings, and long open areas to suit every playstyle.
Terminal (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)
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Terminal is an airport map blending 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, always keeping the enemy in sight.
Rust (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)
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Rust is a miniature desert map with an oil rig at its center, offering tight, vertically-oriented gameplay. Perfect for one-on-one duels and intense firefights, it leaves no room for hesitation from the moment the match begins.
Nuketown (Black Ops, 2010)
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Nuketown is a small, dynamic map that has become a hallmark of the series. Its symmetrical streets, houses, and backyards create an ideal setting for high-speed skirmishes, with the added thrill of a potential nuclear explosion.
These 30 maps have etched themselves into the memories of millions of players, becoming true Call of Duty classics. Each offers unique gameplay experiences, whether it's frantic close-quarters action, tactical fights in open terrain, or a mix of both. No matter your preferred style, you'll find the perfect battleground in this list.
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