Ultimate Guide to All Maps in Modern Warfare 3

Modern Warfare 3 showcases an extensive variety of maps, featuring beloved classics from previous installments as well as innovative designs that deliver a completely new gameplay experience.

Unlike earlier titles that launched with progressively smaller map selections, Modern Warfare 3 boasts one of the largest initial map collections in the series’ history.

In addition to iconic launch maps, Sledgehammer Games consistently introduces new core multiplayer maps each season, along with occasional Gunfight maps, ensuring the game remains engaging.

Keeping up with the latest MW3 maps each season can be a challenge, but we’ve compiled all the essential details below, outlining every map available in Season 6.

All MW3 Multiplayer Maps

At launch, all 16 maps from the original Modern Warfare 2 (2009) seamlessly transitioned to Modern Warfare 3, each fully remastered with the new game engine.

Subsequent seasons have introduced a plethora of new maps across various multiplayer modes, making MW3’s map collection one of the most diverse in Call of Duty’s rich history.

Launch Maps (6v6)

The following 16 multiplayer maps were available at the launch of Modern Warfare 3:

Afghan
Derail
Estate
Favela
Highrise
Invasion
Karachi
Quarry
Rundown
Rust
Scrapyard
Skidrow
Sub Base
Terminal
Underpass
Wasteland

DLC Maps (6v6)

As of Season 6, these are the 19 downloadable content (DLC) maps available in MW3:

Greece (Season 1)
Meat (Season 1)
Rio (Season 1 Reloaded)
Departures (Season 2)
Stash House (Season 2)
View (Season 2)
The House (Season 2 Reloaded)
6 Star (Season 3)
Emergency (Season 3)
Growhouse (Season 3)
Tanked (Season 3)
Checkpoint (Season 3 Reloaded)
Grime (Season 3 Reloaded)
Tokyo (Season 4)
Paris (Season 4)
Incline (Season 4 Reloaded)
Bait (Season 5)
Yard (Season 5)
Drive Thru (Season 6)

Carry Forward Maps (6v6)

The following eight MW2 maps have been successfully carried forward into MW3 as of Season 6:

Breenbergh Hotel
Crown Raceway
Dome
Farm 18
The Souls Market
Rust
Shipment
Shoot House

Ground War Maps

Ground War features large-scale battles with matches allowing 32 players on each side. This mode incorporates vehicles for both transport and combat.

As of Season 6, these are the three Ground War maps available in MW3:

Levin Resort
Popov Power
Orlov Military Base

War Maps

War is an objective-driven game mode in MW3 where one team defends objectives while the other team attempts to capture them, switching roles after each round to provide a balanced experience.

As of Season 6, here are the two War maps available in MW3:

Operation Spearhead
Operation Tin Man

Gunfight Maps

Gunfight is an intense 2v2 mode where each team has one life per round, aiming to eliminate the opposing duo within 40 seconds. If both teams survive, an overkill flag spawns, and the first to capture it wins the round.

As of Season 6, these are the eight Gunfight maps available in MW3:

Alley (Season 1)
Blacksite (Season 1)
The House (Season 2)
Exhibit (Season 1)
Meat (Season 1)
Rust
Shipment/Shipmas
Stash House (Season 2)
Training Facility (Season 1)

Vortex Maps

Vortex is a newly introduced mode in Modern Warfare 3 where one player starts with the powerful Ray Gun from COD Zombies, and the objective is to defeat them to claim the weapon. This cycle continues until a player reaches the kill limit.

As of Season 6, here are the 15 Vortex maps available in MW3:

Tetanus (Season 1)
Satan’s Quarry (Season 1)
Sporeyard (Season 1)
Airborne (Season 3)
Skidgrow (Season 3)
Das Gross (Season 4 Reloaded)
Celship (Season 5)
Toonoxide (Season 5)
Ink House (Season 5 Reloaded)
Mad Cow (Season 6)
Arena Shipment (Season 6)
Bit-ment (Season 6)
Ghost Ship (Season 6)
Stay High (Season 6)
Sunny Shipment (Season 6)

That concludes the comprehensive list of multiplayer maps currently available in MW3. For more insights about Modern Warfare 3, check out multiplayer’s current meta, the top assault rifles to equip, optimal controller settings, and the best PC settings to enhance FPS and graphics.

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