Call of Duty, a global phenomenon, has set the benchmark for online arcade shooters. Over two decades, the series has spawned countless maps, each hosting thousands of intense battles every season. Here's our curated list of 30 of the franchise's best maps, a nostalgic journey through Call of Duty 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)

A multi-level mansion nestled in the Bulgarian mountains, Payback is designed for intense firefights and diverse gameplay. Despite its compact size, the map offers a balanced experience for all play styles. Its intricate architecture allows for both effective ambushes and skillful evasions.

Ocean Drive (Black Ops 6, 2024)

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

Crown Raceway (Modern Warfare II, 2022)

This map offers fast-paced combat among garages, stands, and pit areas, transforming into a high-octane battleground. The sounds of passing race cars enhance the immersive experience. Its unique design and dynamic combat create a consistently engaging experience.

Moscow (Black Ops Cold War, 2020)

Cold War-era Moscow provides a stark yet majestic setting. Battles unfold amidst imposing concrete structures, opulent marble halls, and underground metro stations. The map balances tactical and aggressive play styles, offering a variety of engagement opportunities.

Farm 18 (Modern Warfare II, 2022)

This abandoned military training base, hidden deep within a forest, features a central concrete training ground that becomes a fierce battle zone. Surrounding it are partially destroyed buildings, narrow corridors, and hidden pathways ideal for aggressive players.

Miami (Black Ops Cold War, 2020)

Neon lights reflecting on wet asphalt, nightclubs, and palm trees immerse players in the 1980s Miami underworld. The map combines narrow streets with broad avenues, catering to diverse tactical approaches.

Ardennes Forest (WWII, 2017)

Snowy forests, trenches, and ruined buildings recreate the intensity of a World War II battlefield. The map's symmetrical design leads to brutal, evenly matched engagements.

London Docks (WWII, 2017)

Dark alleys, wet cobblestones, and industrial architecture set the grim tone of wartime London. Narrow alleys are perfect for ambushes, while spacious warehouses provide areas for open combat, and the docks offer commanding vantage points.

Turbine (Black Ops II, 2012)

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

Plaza (Black Ops II, 2012)

Plaza's futuristic metropolis features upscale clubs, neon signs, and narrow alleys. Every corner offers potential cover, with stairs, balconies, and glass storefronts adding to the dynamic gameplay.

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

This overgrown abandoned village provides excellent sniper positions and opportunities for tactical gameplay, allowing for both stealth and open engagements.

Meltdown (Black Ops II, 2012)

Set within a nuclear power plant, Meltdown features strategically important areas and multiple routes, with a central reactor complex perfect for close-quarters combat and flanking attacks.

Seaside (Black Ops 4, 2018)

Seaside's charming seaside town blends open areas for long-range combat with narrow lanes ideal for close-quarters engagements.

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

A city abandoned during a military conflict, Crossfire features a long street flanked by ruined buildings and sniper nests, allowing for both long-range and close-quarters combat.

Karachi (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)

Dusty streets and abandoned buildings create a chaotic layout in Karachi. Rooftops offer ambush opportunities, while lower levels provide cramped corridors perfect for shotguns.

Estate (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)

A luxurious mansion overlooking a forest, Estate offers both indoor fortified positions and outdoor cover for surprise attacks.

Dome (Modern Warfare 3, 2011)

Dome's compact size and ruined military base setting create fast-paced combat with fire coming from all directions.

Favela (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)

Favela's densely built Brazilian slum district provides narrow corridors and hidden passages perfect for ambush attacks.

Express (Black Ops II, 2012)

Express's busy train platform setting offers rapid-fire shootouts, with the moving train adding both tension and potential danger.

Summit (Black Ops, 2010)

A snowy mountain base with various routes and tight corridors, Summit features both open areas and closed-off labs, with the risk of falling from a cliff adding to the challenge.

Highrise (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)

Highrise's skyscraper setting offers both cramped offices and open rooftop areas, known for its hidden approaches and intense sniper duels.

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

Crash's urban setting features three main lanes of combat, with ruined buildings and narrow alleyways creating tense skirmishes.

Standoff (Black Ops II, 2012)

Standoff's classic small town setting is ideal for ambushes, offering diverse combat styles.

Raid (Black Ops II, 2012)

A modern mansion in Los Angeles, Raid balances close-quarters combat and long-range shootouts.

Hijacked (Black Ops II, 2012)

Set on a luxury yacht, Hijacked's small space and limited cover create intense, adrenaline-fueled combat.

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

Shipment's tiny, chaotic map among shipping containers is perfect for racking up killstreaks or being quickly eliminated.

Firing Range (Black Ops, 2010)

Firing Range's military training ground offers multiple elevation levels and a mix of open and closed areas, suitable for various weapon types.

Terminal (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)

Terminal's airport setting blends spacious terminals, narrow corridors, and an open tarmac, offering diverse combat opportunities.

Rust (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)

Rust's miniature desert map with a central oil rig offers tight, vertically oriented gameplay ideal for intense firefights.

Nuketown (Black Ops, 2010)

Nuketown's small but dynamic map, with its symmetrical streets and houses, creates high-speed skirmishes.

These 30 maps represent iconic Call of Duty experiences, each offering unique gameplay from intense close-quarters combat to tactical open-terrain battles. No matter your preferred play style, this list offers a map for you.