MW3 (2023) is bringing back the entire roster of MW2 (2009) multiplayer maps remastered, but how well do they hold up in comparison to the iconic original versions?
Many players regard MW2 (2009) as one of the best eras of multiplayer in Call of Duty history. A lot of the maps in that game are regarded as the best overall map across all COD titles. This is why it’s exciting that players will have a chance to experience these maps but with new visuals and gameplay mechanics.
Here are all sixteen Modern Warfare 3 maps and how they compare to their original Modern Warfare 2 versions.
MW2 (2009) vs. MW3 (2023) Multiplayer Maps Comparison
Here is how Call of Duty remastered the MW2 (2009) multiplayer maps in order to give players a familiar but upgraded experience in MW3 (2023):
Afghan
- MW3 2023 Remastered Version

- MW2 2009 Original Version

Quarry
- Quarry MW3 2023 Remasted Version

- Quarry MW2 2009 Original Version

Scrapyard
- Scrapyard MW3 2023 Remastered Version

- Scrapyard MW2 2009 Original Version

Favela
- Favela MW3 2023 Remastered Version

- Favela MW2 2009 Original Version

Derail
- Derail MW3 2023 Remastered Version

- Derail MW2 2009 Original Version

Rundown
- Rundown MW3 2023 Remastered Version

- Rundown MW2 2009 Original Version

Estate
- Estate MW3 2023 Remastered Version

- Estate MW2 2009 Original Version

Skidrow
- Skidrow MW3 2023 Remastered Version

- Skidrow MW2 2009 Original Version

Rust
- Rust MW3 2023 Remastered Version

- Rust MW2 2009 Original Version

Highrise
- Highrise MW3 2023 Remastered Version

- Highrise MW2 2009 Original Version

Karachi
- Karachi MW3 2023 Remastered Version

- Karachi MW2 2009 Original Version

Sub Base
- Sub Base MW3 2023 Remastered Version

- Sub Base MW2 2009 Original Version

Invasion
- Invasion MW3 2023 Remastered Version

- Invasion MW2 2009 Original Version

Underpass
- Underpass MW3 2023 Remastered Version

- Underpass MW2 2009 Original Version

Terminal
- Terminal MW3 2023 Remastered Version

- Terminal MW2 2009 Original Version

Wasteland
- Wasteland MW3 2023 Remastered Version

- Wasteland MW2 2009 Original Version

These are how all the remastered MW3 (2023) maps look in comparison to their MW2 (2009) counterparts.
Most of the maps from MW3 (2023) are faithful remasters of the MW2 (2009) multiplayer maps, but what is changing is how players traverse these maps due to the updated gameplay mechanics of MW3.
These new gameplay mechanics will allow players to reach areas of the maps that were previously inaccessible. This creates new vantage points that even veteran players are unaware of.