Call of Duty, a cultural icon in online arcade shooters, has, over two decades, delivered countless maps that have hosted millions of intense battles. This list highlights 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 offers intense firefights and diverse gameplay. Its compact size balances various playstyles, with intricate architecture facilitating both ambushes and skillful escapes.
Ocean Drive (Black Ops 6, 2024)

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Inspired by 80s action films, Ocean Drive features gunfights amidst luxurious hotels and flashy cars. The contrast between open streets and confined interiors caters to diverse 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, transforming the environment into a dynamic, blood-soaked racetrack with the sounds of passing cars adding to the atmosphere.
Moscow (Black Ops Cold War, 2020)

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Moscow during the Cold War provides a harsh yet majestic backdrop, with clashes occurring amidst concrete buildings, marble halls, and metro stations, balancing tactical and aggressive gameplay.
Farm 18 (Modern Warfare II, 2022)

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This abandoned military training base, hidden deep within a forest, features a central concrete training ground surrounded by partially destroyed buildings, narrow corridors, and hidden paths ideal for aggressive assaults.
Miami (Black Ops Cold War, 2020)

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Neon lights reflecting on wet asphalt, nightclubs, and palm trees immerse players in the 1980s Miami underworld. The map combines narrow streets and wide boulevards for varied tactical approaches.
Ardennes Forest (WWII, 2017)

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Snowy forests, trenches, and ruins recreate the intensity of a World War II battle. The map's symmetrical design contributes to brutal, unforgiving combat.
London Docks (WWII, 2017)

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Dark alleys, wet cobblestones, and industrial architecture set the grim tone of wartime London. Narrow alleys offer ambush opportunities, while warehouses provide space for firefights, and docks offer strategic vantage points.
Turbine (Black Ops II, 2012)

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Spanning across canyons, Turbine offers 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's futuristic metropolis features upscale clubs, neon signs, and narrow alleys, where every corner offers potential cover, enhanced by stairs, balconies, and glass storefronts.
Overgrown (Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, 2007)

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An overgrown abandoned village with ruined buildings and excellent sniper positions, Overgrown is a tactical map that favors stealth and long-range engagements.
Meltdown (Black Ops II, 2012)

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Set within a nuclear power plant, Meltdown features strategically important areas and multiple routes, with the reactor complex offering close-quarters combat and flanking opportunities.
Seaside (Black Ops 4, 2018)

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Seaside's charming seaside town setting contrasts with its dangerous alleyways, offering a mix of open areas for long-range combat and narrow lanes for close-quarters encounters.
Crossfire (Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, 2007)

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A city abandoned amidst military conflict, Crossfire features a long street flanked by ruined buildings and sniper nests, allowing 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 characterize Karachi, where rooftops offer ambush opportunities and lower levels provide cramped corridors ideal for shotguns.
Estate (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)

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A luxurious mansion overlooking a forest, Estate allows for fortified indoor positions and surprise attacks from the surrounding forest.
Dome (Modern Warfare 3, 2011)

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Dome's compact design, featuring a ruined military base and an abandoned dome, creates fast-paced combat with fire coming from all directions.
Favela (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)

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A densely built Brazilian slum, Favela's narrow corridors, rooftops, and hidden passages are perfect for ambush attacks.
Express (Black Ops II, 2012)

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Express's busy train platform setting features a moving train that adds tension and can become a deadly trap.
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 closed-off labs, with the risk of falling from a cliff adding to the danger.
Highrise (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)

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Set atop a skyscraper, Highrise allows movement through cramped offices and open rooftop areas, facilitating both close-quarters combat and 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 tactical possibilities and narrow alleyways creating tense skirmishes.
Standoff (Black Ops II, 2012)

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Standoff's small-town setting is ideal for ambushes, allowing for both stealth and open combat.
Raid (Black Ops II, 2012)

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A modern mansion in Los Angeles, Raid offers a balance between close-quarters and long-range combat.
Hijacked (Black Ops II, 2012)

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Set on a luxury yacht, Hijacked's limited space and cover create intense, fast-paced combat.
Shipment (Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, 2007)

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Shipment's tiny size and chaotic firefights among shipping containers create opportunities for high killstreaks or quick deaths.
Firing Range (Black Ops, 2010)

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Firing Range's military training ground setting caters to mid-range battles, with varied elevation levels and open areas.
Terminal (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)

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Terminal's airport setting blends spacious terminals, narrow corridors, and an open tarmac, offering diverse combat opportunities.
Rust (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)

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Rust's miniature desert map with a central oil rig offers tight, vertically oriented gameplay ideal for intense duels.
Nuketown (Black Ops, 2010)

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Nuketown's small size creates high-speed skirmishes, forcing players to remain alert and constantly moving.
These 30 maps represent Call of Duty's legacy, each offering unique gameplay experiences. Whether you prefer close-quarters combat or open terrain battles, this list offers a map for every playstyle.