Summary
With the launch ofCall of Duty:Modern Warfare3, players have the choice and nostalgia between 16 maps, with most of them being remastered and updated versions of previousCall of Dutytitles.Modern Warfare3’s best maps often involve tight gunplay, intense warfare, and a well-designed map that is both stunning in terms of visuals, and versatility. Whether players prefer camping, running around with SMGs, or taking corner to cornerwith an assault rifle, theseModern Warfare3maps try and accommodate all.
It should be known that for many fans ofCall of Duty, the bestCODmaps will always be the ones that indulge in the nostalgia factor. Luckily for them, some of the bestModern Warfare3maps are ones of old, and it seems that even after a decade, fans will never get tired of seeing these maps with new graphics, new weapons, and newer, more competitive enemies in thisSledgehammer Games ledCODtitle.
7Terminal
Moscow, Russia
Deservedly seen as one of the bestCall of Dutymaps of all time, Terminal returns toModern Warfare3(2023) with riveting acclaim. This is a rare map design, due to how perfectly everything fits together. Players can engage in this maze-like airport map, filled with discarded luggage, empty shops, and of course, a grounded and large plane, fully accessible from top to bottom, which remains a dangerous spot for campers and traps.
There’s an open battlefield in Terminal in which medium to long-range combat players can engage with each other. Meanwhile, those who prefer the speed and close intimacy of an SMG can enjoy just that with the terminal sections of the map. Although, maybe it’s best to avoid the large open windows toavoid catching a stray bullet.
6Scrapyard
Kandahar, Afghanistan
Scrapyard may divide some fans due to its style of play, but the abandoned scrap of discarded plane parts leaves plenty to enjoy, and a great bout of defense and cover to those trying to avoid sniper rifles and overwhelming odds. Scrapyard is another map whereclose-quarters and long-range combatare blended into a lovely flurry of fighting potential.
There are a few warehouses and buildings where players can hunker down in, or a large open space where dodging and weaving between scrap means that players can constantly engage with one another in a rapid bout of spawns, kills, and death.
5Rust
Site Hotel Bravo, Afghanistan
Few maps inCall of Dutyhistory are as famous as Rust. Rust has become a staple of theModern Warfarefranchise, much like how Nuketown is a staple ofBlack Ops. Rust is beloved for many reasons, although, snipers might not enjoy it unless they can reach the peak of the map in the center. Even then, they are bound to be open toall manners of gunfirefrom enemy teams.
Rust is made for those who want to engage in exhilarating action that never stops. In the middle of a desert, there are few obstacles in this open and small map design. Rust is an absolute classic, and the right killstreaks will make Rust an explosive warzone. It’s always best to sprint around, filled with adrenaline, and wielding a fast SMG to conquer and destroy.
4Highrise
New York City, USA
To the snipers that feel left out because of Rust, fear not, for Highrise is exactly what they are after. This map is defined as a sniper’s paradise, due to the skyscrapers and high points that allow them to keep their head down, their scopes raised, and their enemies' heads in sight of their scope. Highrise has been home to plenty of infamous opportunities for some amazing kills inCall of Dutyhistory among the gaming community.
Whether players climb the giant crane or stick to the interiors, Highrise may benefit snipers the most, but that does not mean close-range weapons are shunned, and there is still plenty of combat to have, especially in the lower areas of the map. Snipers and assault rifles may get the most love here, but skilled close-range users will ensure they will never reach their sniper nest.
3Quarry
Santos, Brazil
Quarry tries to balance the best of both worlds in terms of close-range and long-range fighting. Whilst snipers may have a good view of the map, they have a few blind spots thanks to the buildings and large rock structures in the way. This leaves plenty of space for SMG users and shotgun fanatics to run around and search for their enemies to destroy in bloodlust. It’s one of the best maps inMW3simply because of the versatility of playstyles that accommodate most, if not all, weapon types.
With plenty of small pathways between the rocks, those who prefer engaging in close-quarter combat will have an exciting time. Meanwhile, those with medium to long-range weapons can still experience the joys of combat thanks to the positioning of buildings and high grounds. Although, Quarry sometimes suffers from good games and bad games, depending on team composition and their weapons.
2Afghan
Another classicCODmap to graceModern Warfare3is Afghan, which is noted for the crashed C-130 in the center of the map. This is the focal point of the area, and many enemies will rush here into a flurry of combat against one another. The real show stealer for this map is those that prefer medium to long-range combat, as the rock structures and mountain sides allow for plenty of great positioning to take enemies out from a distance.
There is a cave in Afghan, which although dark, is perfect for those looking to challenge other players in quick and close-range fights. There are plenty of flanking routes to be found in Afghan to those that discourage sniper players, allowing for a few competitive challenges for both long-range and close-range players.
1Favela
Rio De Janiro, Brazil
Heading to a Brazilian slum, Favela has a wide variety of different gun fights. Whether players battle on rooftops or in the streets, there’s a great setting for thrilling close-quarter combat in Favela, as well as plenty of opportunity for those who prefer to sit back and shoot at a safer distance than those who want to get knee-deep in the blood and bullets that will surely be flying.
This multi-tiered map may be somewhat square in design, but the difference in tall buildings and tight alleyways allows a wide range of different styles to engage in combat. The map is mostly vertical, so players will have a better time if they engage in fast-paced and close-quarter fights, but that’s not to say that snipers do not get their time in the sun.
