What are the Black Ops 6 maps? The multiplayer experience, especially in Call of Duty, hinges on a few key factors: the feel of the guns, the quality of the movement, and how good the maps are. The maps on offer with each CoD release can turn it from a dud to an instant classic, with several old-school maps finding their way into each release due to their popularity.
That’s why they’re always one of the most important aspects of any new mainline Call of Duty game. In Black Ops 6, we want that nostalgia, those Easter eggs, but also those brand new arenas in which to test out our best Black Ops 6 loadouts. These BO6 maps don’t disappoint, and, as always, there’s more to come. As of right now, here are all maps in current Black Ops 6 multiplayer game playlists.
All Black Ops 6 multiplayer maps
At launch, there are 13 maps available for standard 6v6 Black Ops 6 multiplayer. There are then three additional maps for the smaller Face Off mode, and entirely separate Black Ops 6 Zombies maps.
All of the Black Ops 6 multiplayer maps right now are:
- Nuketown – Core 6v6, Nuketown 24/7
- Babylon – Core 6v6, Kill Order, Infected
- Derelict – Core 6v6, Kill Order, Infected
- Lowtown – Core 6v6, Kill Order
- Payback – Core 6v6, Kill Order, Infected
- Protocol – Core 6v6, Kill Order, Infected
- Red Card – Core 6v6, Kill Order, Infected
- Rewind – Core 6v6, Kill Order, Infected
- Scud – Core 6v6, Kill Order, Infected
- Skyline – Core 6v6, Kill Order, Infected
- Subsonic – Core 6v6, Kill Order, Infected
- Vault – Core 6v6, Kill Order, Infected
- Vorkuta – Core 6v6, Kill Order, Infected
- Warhead – Face Off, Gunfight
- Gala – Face Off, Gunfight
- Stakeout – Face Off, Gunfight
- Pit – Face Off, Gunfight
Nuketown
A classic returns! The original 50s-inspired Nuketown multiplayer map is back in Black Ops 6, and it looks as good as ever. This straightforward map is almost mirrored on either side of the (fake) suburban street, with houses providing vantage points for snipers, while everyone else is in close-combat fights on the street below.
Babylon
Throughout Babylon you’ll battle through an ancient city and its ruins, using partially destroyed columns for elevation, or crawling through holes beneath what once was a palace. Verticality is widely on offer, so use it to your advantage to get an early eye on the enemy. To conceal yourself more, use the chapel or depot. If you’re feeling brave though, rush the center of the map for some heated action.
Derelict
Derelict is located deep within the Appalachian Mountains, and is littered with the corpses of trains. It’s long been abandoned, meaning there are plenty of forgotten areas to conceal yourself in.
Rewind
Another of the Core 6v6 maps, Rewind is situated within the Liberty Shopping Plaza, right by Liberty Falls in West Virginia. A traditional American strip mall, Rewind has a unique layout which sees its two outer lanes connected by a plethora of different possible routes through and around its stores. There’s a video store in the middle that will be the home to most of Rewind’s major objectives, and is bound to be a hotspot for activity.
Scud
Scud is located within a desert’s military outpost following a huge and devastating attack. There’s a heavily damaged radar dish, and the nearby buildings have taken a battering, too. The air is thick with smoke, affecting visibility. You can safely hunker down in the depot or headquarters, or choose to use the trenches to your advantage to flank enemies. There will be snipers near the radar dish as its base provides an almost 360-degree view.
Skyline
The Skyline is a luxury resort with astoundingly beautiful views from its rooftop. Located within the countryside, Skyline has a vast penthouse with lounge, kitchen, gym, and pool. There’s a panic room below the penthouse, of course, which you can use to dart across the map, covering huge area with less potential of being seen in the open.
Warhead
- Face Off
- Gunfight
- Custom 6v6
As if the Nuketown map itself wasn’t enough, Warhead provides even more nostalgic Nuketown goodness. This tiny Nuketown-esque map featuring the “spilled and partial construction of a future Nuketown test site” that have been “dumped into the desert”.
It’s small, it’s fast, and that’s why it only appears in certain modes. Expect vintage vehicles to blow up, tight spots for close combat, and even a few vantage points for snipers, if that’s how you want to play things – but we recommend getting up close and personal here.
Combine this with Nuketown and Area 99, the new Warzone map coming to the game with Season One, and Nuketown fans are eating good in Black Ops 6.
Gala
Strike maps are smaller-than-usual maps that can appear in 6v6 or 2v2 modes, and the first of those is Gala, which sees you dropping in to the aftermath of an annual fundraising event in Washington, D.C. You can choose to utilize the stage to your advantage, or hide in the corners of the lounge. Around the sides of the map, there’s a makeshift bar, coatroom, and campaign stand to use as cover. This map is tiny, and every move counts, so plan your next move wisely.
Pit
The Pit is a subsection of an underground mining tunnel, and again leaves a lot to be desired in terms of available space. You can use the tunnels or the central, more open cave for combat, although the only light to be found here comes from an open ventilation shaft. You can find a vantage point overhead by using the ladders scattered around, or if you prefer to stay grounded, use the mine carts for cover.
Stakeout
In Stakeout, the Mediterranean region of Avalon has been compromised by Operators, and you’ll need to fight your way through the living room, kitchen and bedrooms before making your way to the balcony. Surveillance equipment that has been abandoned here will give an indicator toward progress of intel gathering, while a broken down wall gives an additional cover area.
Protocol
Protocol is where you’ll get to grips with the new systems in Black Ops 6, including Omnimovement. If this is your first time in any Call of Duty game, head to Protocol to get hands on with Operators, get used to the game, and let off a few practice shots. Of course, Frank Woods will be there to talk you through it all in curated training missions, too. Thanks, Frank.
The dev team wants to cater to all levels of players, creating classic three-lane maps that can accommodate a natural flow of battle, serving an exciting experience for new players and hardened veterans alike.
If you complete the campaign before jumping into multiplayer, you should already have a feel for some of these locations, reducing the potentially frustrating onboarding that can occur when trying to learn a new space. Couple this with the familiarity with the new Black Ops 6 equipment, and you should be good to go once you complete the story.
As you work your way up the ranks, familiarize yourself with the Black Ops 6 prestige system and the best BO6 weapons to take into these varied maps. If you want more details on the Black Ops 6 modes you’ll be playing here, we’ve got those too.