Call of Duty season is officially upon us with the release of Black Ops 6, and Treyarch’s new multiplayer masterpiece has 16 maps to explore at launch. While Modern Warfare 3 was full of remakes, all the day-one maps for BO6 are completely new and built to play across all multiplayer modes.
All the CoD maps in BO6 are unique and described by the devs as “small to medium-sized,” featuring familiar three-lane routes. Core maps let you dive into the traditional six-vs-six gameplay, while Strike maps give you the choice between six-vs-six or two-vs-two lobbies.
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All Black Ops 6 Core multiplayer maps
Here’s the name, overview, and official description for all of the core six-vs-six maps.
All BO6 Core launch maps
Babylon
“Battle amongst the ruins of an ancient city, climbing on its crumbled columns and crawling underneath the ancient ruins. There’s plenty of verticality to make use of here, so stay limber as you circle the central altar and seek out the best ground. Back out to the chapel or depot for more concealed views or get heated and rush the middle.”
Derelict
“Deep in the Appalachian Mountains, a train graveyard lies shrouded by a lush forest. Abandoned and forgotten, this derelict depot along the NAR Appalachian Railroad has become a prime ambush point for Rogue Black Ops and Crimson One to face off in a deadly skirmish.”
Lowtown
“Traverse a dockside neighborhood with a boat house, fishing shed, cobbler, and a gallery showcasing classic and contemporary art. Check out the stalls in the market or climb up the latticework for a view from the pizzeria. Swim in the canal — or if desperate, the sewer — to reposition and flank the enemy.”
Payback
“Deep in the Bulgarian mountains, the Rogue Black Ops Safehouse is under attack. Breach this cliffside mansion getaway, explore various oak paneled chambers and the operations room in the main residence. Payback is equipped with various elevations, windows, and many strategic angles throughout the mansion.”
Protocol
“Located off the shore, the Protocol Training Course doubles as a teaching ground and an island citadel fortified for war. The brick buildings include barracks, an armory, and an underground communications monitoring center, and the aged architecture built into this rocky outcrop provides a playground for Rogue Black Ops and Crimson one to go to their own skirmishes with each other.”
Red Card
“Compete from the main entrance of this stadium to the stands of an international soccer pitch. Race through the lobby and view the memorabilia upstairs near the best seats in the house. Outside, explore the promenade and fan festival stands, or swing back into the lobby or parking garage.”
Rewind
“Visit the Liberty Shopping Plaza right on the edge of Liberty Falls, West Virginia and wreak havoc through the strip mall. This 6v6 map has a unique layout, as two outer lanes are connected by multiple routes through and around the shops, a video store in the middle housing several major objectives.”
Scud
“Deploy to a desert military outpost following a devastating attack. The damaged radar dish and nearby buildings have taken several hits, the air thick with smoke from the surrounding fires. Bunker down in the depot or HQ or flank enemies in the trenches. Watch for snipers near the radar dish; its base provides a near 360-degree view.”
Skyline
“Take in breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside from the rooftop of a luxury resort featuring an exquisite penthouse with access to a lounge, kitchen, gym, and pool. Descend into the panic room to cross under the map or fight in the open around the victims of a recent hit job.”
Subsonic
“Fight in and around a small bomber team training facility. While one aircraft sits safely in the central hangar, another lies in flames by the runway next to a crater and an overturned truck. Follow the line of destruction down the perimeter or move inside to avoid threats from overhead.”
Vault
“No expense has been spared on this large, lush desert set within a rugged desert landscape. Monuments, murals, sculptures, and a trophy room adorn the central palace, featuring an opulent atrium and, more importantly, open access to the vault. Combat around this compound is expected to be fierce.”
Vorkuta
“A large storm is inbound and about to hit the Vorkuta mining facility that was once a Soviet labor camp. Both teams visit a place of Mason’s history to battle over key tactical positions. Covered with old machinery and exterior/interior transitions, both teams must stay on their toes if they wish to become victorious.”
All new BO6 Core seasonal content maps
Hideout (Season One)
“Sharpen your combat skills in this mid-sized multiplayer map featuring an extensive training site including target practice, an obstacle course, and a lifelike recreation of a vault and security room to help plan for the next mission to hit the Luttazzi crime family,” Activision said. “Master Omnimovement in the training area and bus depot or climb up to the center bridge to cover both locations from a powerful vantage point.”
Extraction (Season One)
“All hell has broken loose in the aftermath of a Crimson One ambush when the attack on the Luttazzis goes sideways,” Activision said. “The burning rubble of a downed helicopter and a dead pilot signal an attack on the Avalon Heliport, a typically peaceful tourist destination where clients can book sky high views of Avalon’s breathtaking landscape. Trade long-range shots across the helipad — watch your head around those spinning rotors — or duke it out in the main lobby and warehouse.”
Hacienda (Season One Reloaded)
“The lush vineyard estate returns under new ownership as Operators descend on the mansion and its immaculate grounds,” Activision said. “Fire down on enemies from the gallery and swim past their front line along the Terrace. Traverse the extended hallway overlooking the vineyard—a renovation first introduced in Hacienda Twilight in Black Ops 4—and marvel at the wealth on display in the showroom, the in-office aquarium, and the elegant fountain at the map’s center. Using the new Omnimovement system, Hacienda becomes a whole new experience ripe with tactical opportunities.”
Bounty (Season One)
“The party is in the front, but business is in the back; the rear Office is seemingly still under construction, but on closer inspection, this is the place where those displeasing the crime boss were tortured, as indicated by some particularly unpleasant evidence,” Activision said. “Race over the tarp and battle between the unfinished walls or move out to the Rooftop for a tactical breath of fresh air. Shoot the glass out from underneath your enemy’s feet on the Skylight, or race along the outer Ledge, jumping over the top of a neon sight to reach the other side, as Bounty has plenty of routes to learn if you aren’t scared of heights.”
Dealership (Season Two)
“Battle around the wreckage in the Car Lot and Showroom, pushing the fight into the interior Commissary and Lounge or out on the Courtyard and once offered an idyllic vista,” Activision said. “Open the sliding doors to either side of the Garage for a quick ambush or close them to stall incoming enemies. For the best sights over the Garage and Sales room, head into the Admin office and bounce between the two windows overlooking the areas, controlling the center of the map. For the ultimate element of surprise, equip the RC-XD and drive through the floor vent, exploding in the enemy’s face on the other side.”
Grind (Season Two Reloaded)
“The infamous skatepark first introduced in Call of Duty: Black Ops II makes its Black Ops 6 debut in the mid-season,” Activision said. “Shred your enemies across the indoor stadium and pro shop or soak up the sunshine in the huge skate bowl and halfpipe outdoors. Use the ramps for cover and to get above the competition and bust out your best tricks like the 360-corkscrew one-shot. Also expect an additional surprise related to this map, later in the season.”
All Black Ops 6 Strike maps
Strike maps are small maps meant for either six-vs-six or two-vs-two Gunfight modes.
All BO6 Strike launch maps
Gala
“Explore the aftermath of an annual fundraising event in Washington, D.C. Get up on stage or kick back in the lounge. Along the sides, move through a makeshift bar, coatroom, and campaign stand. Every move counts on this tiny map, so get out there and punch the winning ticket. “
Pit
“Burrow into a small subsection of an underground mining tunnel and collide in the central cave. A ventilation shaft casts some natural light over the cave, the mine tracks within circling back to the narrow tunnels. Climb up the ladders to reach an overhead vantage point or weave between the mine carts for ground floor cover.”
Stakeout
“A stakeout in the Mediterranean region of Avalon has been compromised as Operators breach the small apartment, battling through the living room, kitchen, bedrooms, and spilling out onto the balcony. Leftover surveillance equipment marks the progress of the conducted intel-gathering, a smashed-out wall giving the former agents easy access to their gear.”
Warhead
“Welcome to the Nuketown neighborhood! Positioned within bombing distance of one of the facsimile desert test sites, this set of dwellings has been reclaimed by the desert sands. Watch the debris scattered all over the maps, as enemies will use everything from the upturned sign to building wreckage to the bus for tactical cover across this fast-paced map.”
All new BO6 Strike seasonal content maps
Heirloom (Season One)
“Crash a private showing of Luttazzi family art to create a diversion for the other Rogue Black Ops team as they execute the real job,” Activision said. “Navigate in and around a huge sculptural centerpiece in the main exhibit or branch out into the lobby or a side exhibit for a closer fight. Ambush enemies in the corner cloakroom and light display and — if you can manage to catch a breath — read up on the vibrant history of Avalon’s Post-Expressionism and Minimalist art movements.”
Racket (Season One Reloaded)
“The French Syndicate continues with their plans to topple the Luttazzi crime family by hitting them directly in their finances,” Activision said. “Battle within the labyrinthine bank vault, dashing in and out of the vault cells to flank enemies in the halls. This new three-lane map requires quick thinking to survive its tight confines, so don’t let all that gold distract you from the mission at hand.”
Lifeline (Season Two)
“Expect high stakes on the high seas as Rogue team focus on escaping by boat, and battle onto the aptly named Lifeline, a small, high-end yacht still ablaze after a successful boarding by Sev and her allies,” Activision said. “Currently chopping through the waves at high velocity, pursued by enemy gunboats, enemy evasion is certainly not guaranteed.”
Bullet (Season Two Reloaded)
“This mid-season Strike map presses the fight up close along its narrow interior carriages,” Activision said. “Race through the automatic sliding doors separating each car, from the first-class lounge through the dining car, second-class seats, and up to the cab where the fallen conductor dispels any hope of reaching the destination in one piece. When things get too hot inside, try your luck via a roof hatch up top; watch your step or risk being thrown from the train.”
This article will be updated with new maps as they are added to the game.
Published: Jan 24, 2025 12:24 pm