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 compiles 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, perfect for intense, varied firefights. Despite its compact size, it balances all playstyles, its intricate design offering both ambush opportunities and skillful escape routes.

Ocean Drive (Black Ops 6, 2024)

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Inspired by 80s action movies, this map features gunfights amongst luxurious hotels and flashy cars. The contrast between open streets and confined interiors suits diverse game modes.

Crown Raceway (Modern Warfare II, 2022)

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Fast-paced combat unfolds amidst garages, stands, and pit areas, transforming the environment into a dynamic, blood-soaked racetrack. The sounds of passing race cars add to the atmosphere. Its unique design ensures highly dynamic combat.

Moscow (Black Ops Cold War, 2020)

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Cold War-era Moscow provides a harsh yet majestic setting, with clashes occurring amidst concrete buildings, marble halls, and metro stations. Combat balances tactical and aggressive play across narrow alleys, boulevards, and government complexes.

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 battleground, surrounded by ruined buildings, corridors, and hidden paths ideal for aggressive players.

Miami (Black Ops Cold War, 2020)

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Neon lights reflecting on wet asphalt, nightclubs, and palm trees evoke the 1980s criminal 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 create a brutal World War II battlefield. The map's symmetrical design intensifies the fierce, unforgiving combat.

London Docks (WWII, 2017)

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Wartime London is depicted through dark alleys, cobblestones, and industrial architecture. Narrow alleys offer ambush opportunities, spacious warehouses provide open firefights, and the docks offer strategic 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, broken turbine provides cover or a potential trap.

Plaza (Black Ops II, 2012)

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A futuristic metropolis with upscale clubs, neon signs, and narrow alleys. Every corner provides potential cover, with stairs, balconies, and storefronts adding variety.

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

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An overgrown abandoned village with excellent sniper positions. Elevated spots and watchtowers allow for strategic monitoring of enemy movement, offering opportunities for both stealth and open engagements.

Meltdown (Black Ops II, 2012)

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Set at a nuclear power plant, this map features strategically important areas and multiple routes. The central reactor complex, with its maze of tunnels, is ideal for close combat and flanking attacks.

Seaside (Black Ops 4, 2018)

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A seaside town with open areas for long-range combat and narrow lanes for close-quarters skirmishes. The stunning views shouldn't distract from the ever-present danger.

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 attempt close-quarters combat through side alleys.

Karachi (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)

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Dusty streets and abandoned buildings create a chaotic layout. Rooftops offer ambush opportunities, while lower levels provide cramped corridors ideal for shotguns. The unpredictable landscape allows for flanking maneuvers.

Estate (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)

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A luxurious mansion overlooking a forest. The interior allows for strong defensive positions, while the surrounding forest provides cover for surprise attacks.

Dome (Modern Warfare 3, 2011)

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A compact, ruined military base with a central dome. Fast-paced combat demands quick reflexes, knowledge of cover, and precise timing.

Favela (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)

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A densely built Brazilian slum with narrow corridors, rooftops, and hidden passages, perfect for ambush attacks.

Express (Black Ops II, 2012)

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A busy train platform with a moving train that adds tension and can become a deadly trap. Strategy, speed, and cover are crucial for success.

Summit (Black Ops, 2010)

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

Highrise (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)

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Set atop a skyscraper, this map offers cramped offices and open rooftop areas, allowing for both close-quarters combat and long-range 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 tense skirmishes, centered around a crashed Black Hawk helicopter.

Standoff (Black Ops II, 2012)

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

Raid (Black Ops II, 2012)

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

Hijacked (Black Ops II, 2012)

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A luxury yacht where every space becomes a battleground. Limited cover and close quarters create intense, adrenaline-fueled combat.

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

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A tiny map with chaotic firefights amongst shipping containers, ideal for racking up killstreaks or being quickly eliminated. Perfect for close-range weapons.

Firing Range (Black Ops, 2010)

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

Terminal (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)

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An airport with spacious terminals, narrow corridors, and an open tarmac, allowing for ambushes, control of vantage points, and close-quarters combat near the airplane.

Rust (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)

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A miniature desert map with an oil rig, offering tight, vertically oriented gameplay ideal for intense one-on-one duels.

Nuketown (Black Ops, 2010)

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A small, dynamic map featuring two symmetrical streets, houses, and backyards, forcing fast-paced, alert combat.

These 30 maps represent Call of Duty classics, each offering unique gameplay experiences from frantic close-quarters action to tactical open-terrain battles. This list caters to every player preference.