Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 arrives with one of the strongest multiplayer map lineups in the series, featuring 18 launch maps—16 designed for 6v6 and 2 for 20v20 Skirmish battles. With a blend of brand-new arenas and fan-favorite remasters, the map pool encourages playstyles ranging from tight run-and-gun firefights to highly strategic, objective-driven warfare.

If you want a real advantage on day one, mastering layouts, lanes, and control points is essential—but maxed weapons help even more. With BO7 Bot Lobbies or Black Ops 7 Boosting service, you can fully level guns before learning rotations, letting you focus on map control instead of grinding attachments.

This guide covers all launch maps, size overviews, which maps are best for Ranked, and how to create your own downloadable "Map Overview PDF."

All Black Ops 7 Launch Maps

Below is the complete, confirmed launch map list categorized for 6v6 and 20v20 multiplayer.

Core 6v6 Maps

#Map NameNotes

1Blackheart6v6

2Cortex2v2–6v6

3Exposure6v6

4Imprint6v6

5The Forge6v6

6Toshin6v6

7Colossus6v6

8Den6v6

9Flagship2v2–6v6

10Homestead6v6

11Paranoia2v2–6v6

12Retrieval6v6

13Scar6v6

14Express (Remaster)6v6

15Hijacked (Remaster)6v6

16Raid (Remaster)6v6

Large-Scale / Skirmish (20v20) Maps

  Mission: Edge – Skirmish 20v20

  Mission: Tide – Skirmish 20v20

Additional Launch Window Info

  Preseason map count: 19 total playable maps.

  Nuketown 2025 releases shortly after launch, not at day one.

Map Sizes, Lanes & Control Points

Understanding a map before you load in gives you a major edge.

Size Breakdown

  16 Core Maps:

    Designed for 6v6 combat

    Fast, aggressive pacing

    Classic three-lane structure

  2 Skirmish Maps:

    Large, open, objective-driven

    Built for 20v20, wider spacing, long flanks

    Utilize wingsuit routes and grapple traversal

  Remastered Maps (Express, Hijacked, Raid):

    Still tight and condensed

    Ideal for SMGs, shotguns, and fast rotations

Three-Lane Design (Why It Matters)

Nearly all core maps follow the traditional Call of Duty three-lane flow:

  Left lane – flank opportunities

  Center lane – highest traffic

  Right lane – secondary push path

Mastering lane timing lets you:

  Catch predictable rotations

  Control chokepoints

  Set up crossfire angles

  Break or defend objectives more effectively

Control Points & Objective Play

Hardpoint, Domination, and new objective modes depend heavily on Black Ops 7 Boosting map knowledge.

Important concepts:

  Central zones often determine match momentum.

  Spawn-to-objective distance decides which team can contest fastest.

  Side lane control allows stable rotations without overexposing mid.

  On Skirmish maps, objectives like destroying payloads or data transmissions drastically shift team movement.