Multiplayer: Maps & Callouts

Mastering the multiplayer maps in Call of Duty: Ghosts is crucial for success. Knowing key locations, common enemy routes, and effective callouts will give you a significant advantage. This section breaks down popular maps, providing actionable strategies and essential communication points for your team.

Stonehaven

Stonehaven is a large, open map characterized by its medieval castle and expansive outdoor areas. It favors long-range engagements but offers flanking opportunities through its various structures.

Key Locations & Callouts:

• Castle Courtyard: The central, open area within the castle walls. Often a hot zone for objective modes. Callout: "Courtyard."
• Main Gate: The primary entrance to the castle from the outside. Expect snipers overlooking this area. Callout: "Main Gate."
• Tower (Left/Right): The two prominent towers flanking the Castle Courtyard. Excellent perches for snipers using weapons like the USR or Lynx. Callout: "Left Tower," "Right Tower."
• Stables: A smaller building near one of the exterior spawns, offering cover and a route into the castle. Callout: "Stables."
• Bridge: Connects one side of the exterior to the castle grounds. A common choke point. Callout: "Bridge."
• Ruins: The dilapidated structures outside the castle walls, providing cover and flanking routes. Callout: "Ruins."

Strategies:

• Sniping: Utilize the Towers and elevated positions in the Ruins. Equip a Thermal Scope for spotting enemies in the open.
• Flanking: Use the Stables and various pathways around the exterior to bypass the main chokepoints and surprise enemies in the Castle Courtyard.
• Objective Play (Domination):
  • B Flag: Typically located in the Castle Courtyard. Control of the Towers is vital for holding this objective.
  • A/C Flags: Often found near the exterior spawns or the Ruins. Push through the Stables or around the Bridge to capture.
• Recommended Loadouts: For long-range, the Honey Badger with a Thermal Scope or a sniper rifle like the USR. For close-to-medium engagements, the Remington R5 or MSBS can be effective in the castle interior.

Strikezone

Strikezone is a medium-sized, symmetrical map set in a baseball stadium. Its dynamic event, where a missile strikes the center, drastically changes the map layout and creates new sightlines and cover.

Key Locations & Callouts:

• Center Field: The open area in the middle of the map, where the missile strike occurs. Callout: "Center."
• Dugouts (Left/Right): The covered areas on either side of Center Field. Provide good cover and routes. Callout: "Left Dugout," "Right Dugout."
• Concessions: The indoor areas behind the Dugouts, often used for flanking or escaping engagements. Callout: "Concessions."
• Stands (Upper/Lower): The spectator seating areas. Upper Stands offer elevated positions, while Lower Stands provide quick routes. Callout: "Upper Stands," "Lower Stands."
• Spawn Alley: The narrow corridors leading from your team's spawn point into the main map. Callout: "Spawn Alley."

Strategies:

• Pre-Missile Strike: Focus on controlling Center Field and the Dugouts. SMGs like the Vector CRB or assault rifles like the SC-2010 are effective here.
• Post-Missile Strike: The map becomes more chaotic. New debris creates cover and blocks old sightlines. Adapt quickly. The newly formed craters offer defensive positions.
• Flanking: Utilize the Concessions and Lower Stands to get behind entrenched enemies.
• Objective Play (Kill Confirmed): Dog tags often drop in Center Field. Be wary of enemies camping the debris after the missile strike.
• Dynamic Event Awareness: The missile strike is signaled. Use this time to reposition or prepare for the map change. A well-placed I.E.D. or C4 can be devastating in the new chokepoints.

Octane

Octane is a compact, urban map set in a desolate, post-apocalyptic Las Vegas. It features tight corridors, multiple levels, and a mix of indoor and outdoor combat, making it ideal for fast-paced engagements.

Key Locations & Callouts:

• Casino: The multi-level building dominating one side of the map. Expect close-quarters combat. Callout: "Casino."
• Street: The main road running through the center of the map, offering some long sightlines but also exposed. Callout: "Street."
• Gas Station: A prominent landmark with a small interior and exterior cover. Callout: "Gas Station."
• Motel: Another multi-level building opposite the Casino, providing similar flanking and elevated positions. Callout: "Motel."
• Alley: Narrow passages between buildings, perfect for flanking or quick rotations. Callout: "Alley."
• Rooftops: Accessible areas on top of the Casino and Motel, offering crucial overview. Callout: "Rooftops."

Strategies:

• Close-Quarters Dominance: SMGs like the MTAR-X or shotguns such as the Remington 870 MCS excel in the Casino, Motel, and Alleys.
• Controlling High Ground: The Rooftops of the Casino and Motel provide excellent vantage points. Use them to spot enemies on the Street or entering buildings.
• Street Engagement: Be cautious when crossing the Street. Use cover like abandoned vehicles. Assault Rifles like the AK-12 are suitable here.
• Objective Play (Hardpoint): Hardpoints often rotate through the Casino, Gas Station, and Street. Aggressive pushes and holding key entrances are vital.
• Perk Choices: Dead Silence and Awareness are highly recommended for navigating the tight interiors and hearing enemy footsteps.

Remember, effective communication is key. Use these callouts clearly and concisely to inform your teammates of enemy positions. Practice on these maps to internalize the layouts and develop your own preferred routes and strategies.