Call of Duty takes players across a wide range of settings, from the historical battlefields of World War II to the modern era. With each title exploring both fictional and historical conflicts, it's only natural that the series also features a diverse roster of maps for players to play
Infection is set on a World War II battlefield , though there is some debate over whether it takes place in France or Belgium, as the map’s description and various in-game assets suggest both locations. Regardless, its historical setting feels out of place in a futuristic title like Black Ops 3 . However, what makes Infection truly bizarre is the second battlefield attached to it—one that has been completely flipped on its head, resembling a scene straight out of Inception . This 'wall,' as some refer to it, is the map Carentan from the original Call of Duty , serving as a neat Easter egg for longtime fans of the ser
Players will typically go through several plates during this contract, acquiring more plates when dropped by defeated mercenaries, so reducing the amount of time needed to complete the replate action equates to more time managing the number of enemy forces . Especially with the heavier Battle Rifles and LMGs, which are excellent choices for penetrating the armor of Terminus mercenaries, Speed Cola is quintessential to ensuring success. Needing to reload for several seconds can be the factor that allows the mercenaries to overwhelm players and rapidly destroy the transmission stat
The setting of Outlaw is strange, to say the least, which can once again be attributed to Black Ops 3 taking place within a simulation. To add to the weird factor, a steam train periodically races through the center of the map , fully capable of killing any players caught in its path—similar to previous maps like Express from Black Ops
Kickstarting this list is Wasteland , a map that many might not necessarily consider strange. After all, it originally debuted as Wasteland in Modern Warfare 2 after previously being known as Brecourt. The map itself generally fits with the overall theme of Modern Warfare 2 , serving as a war-torn battlefield complete with trenches and a bunker. However, there are a few factors that make this map unus
One of the toughest threats players will encounter in Modern Warfare Zombies is the Terminus Outcomes force littered throughout Urzikstan. Players will regularly encounter these deadly mercenaries in encampments and strongholds and fight them off in various missions and contracts, including the Defend Ground Station contr
In-universe, Black Ops 3's Multiplayer takes place within a combat simulation, where the game's roster of Specialists put their skills to the test before real deployment. This premise allows for some seriously wacky map designs, and while Infection isn't the only strange Black Ops 3 map on this list, it may be the most mind-bending for one particular rea
The highlight of this balance pass is a reduction to the lethality of the FR 5.56 and DG-58. Both Weapons will now require two headshots to kill an enemy with a single 3-round burst fire. Additionally, these changes aim to improve the consistency and viability of Submachine Guns to the intended target for the cl
But that's not all, as Modern Warfare Zombies will also receive its major update that will see the conclusion of the Modern Warfare Zombies storyline. For fans dropping into Urzikstan on August 21, look for the final Story Mission , which will send players back to another Dark Aether exclusion zone to take on challenging objectives. On top of a brand-new Story Mission, fans who complete it will also be able to open up another Dark Aether Rift , one which allows players to earn even more rewards, including powerful Schematics like the Disciple Bottle, the Grenade Bandolier, and Stash Increa
If the name doesn’t give it away, Micro shrinks players down to the size of insects, with the entire map taking place on a picnic table. Players can battle it out among towering cheeseburgers and hot dogs, wall-run across soda bottles, and take cover inside boxes of soda cans. The map also includes some hidden Zombies Easter eggs , as well as interactable ants crawling across the battlefield. With its quirky design and unique setting, Micro stands out as one of the most amusing maps in Call of Duty history—though it may not be the most remembe
The cluster mine and sentry gun killstreaks are excellent defense tools for this contract, and lethal equipment like proximity mines and claymores can create an impassable field of explosives. Players should take advantage of the time before activating the transmission to set up any available equipment in the rucksack. Defend Ground Station contracts can be a breeze if players are able to strategize their defense tools appropriat
The latest update appears to raise the viability of SMGs in the Modern Warfare 3 meta , since the Striker, AMR9, and Striker 9 received notable changes. The Striker SMG's maximum damage range has been increased from just 9 m to 19 m, which is a 114% increase. Near-medium and far-medium damage for the Striker was also increased, and the Striker's aim down sights (ADS) time was reduced to 230ms. The Striker 9 also received a reduction in ADS timing, but the SMG's maximum damage was decreased by 16%. Slight adjustments to the AMR9 brought its damage multipliers up to 1.1x, and its sprint to fire time was reduced by 30% to 206ms. Overall, these SMGs should feel more responsive and Risk-Reward gameplay consistent in the meta going forw
