Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Brings Back Fan-Favorite Map Shipment

Shipment, one of Call of Duty's most iconic maps, has officially joined the multiplayer rotation in Modern Warfare 4.

The classic map is now available in the standard 6v6 rotation and in a dedicated Shipment 24/7 playlist. Call of Duty veterans will recognize the latter, which lets players exclusively play Shipment, with only the game mode varying. The playlist is a favorite for camo and challenge grinding, as it allows for endless kill farming. Needless to say, expect pure chaos—just the way Shipment fans like it.

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Shipment first debuted back in 2007, nearly 20 years ago, and was reportedly a complete accident. The map was originally intended as a simple test environment for features like split-screen, but was mistakenly left in the final build. Back then, game updates weren't common, and making changes cost money, so it stayed. Fans loved it, and it became iconic for its fast-paced, chaotic gameplay. It has since appeared in multiple Call of Duty titles and is a prominent staple of the recently rebooted Modern Warfare saga.

Shipment is the first post-launch map for MW4, but more content is on the way. The game's first season of post-launch content kicks off next week. While details are still under wraps, you can likely expect new weapons, a battle pass, skins, and potentially new maps and modes based on past patterns.

IGN recently published its full review of Modern Warfare 4's campaign and multiplayer, awarding both modes a combined 7/10. The review praised the campaign but noted that the multiplayer didn't push the franchise forward in any major ways, though it remains fun.

"The new shape-shifting Kill Block arena is certainly a highlight, but elsewhere very little has been offered when it comes to innovation or interesting map design. It’s still that familiar Call of Duty brand of fun, just not in any way I haven’t seen before. Overall, it’s a good package from Infinity Ward, with a great campaign as its highlight, ensuring Modern Warfare 4’s place as one of Call of Duty’s better recent entries."