With the launch of Operation Apocalypse Z, Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 gained three new multiplayer maps. The first of these new Black Ops 4 maps is Havana, a map set in the Cuban capital from which it gets its name. The map is actually returning from the original Call of Duty: Black Ops, albeit with a fresh coat of paint and a few other new tweaks.
New Black Ops 4 Maps: What Players Can Expect From Havana
“The air is hot and humid,” reads the Havana map showcase on Activision’s official website; “Posters of revolution litter the streets. At the edges of the map, flak guns rest fortified by sandbags. The escalating conflict has cleared out the streets and set the stage for war.”
The Havana map made its first appearance as a multiplayer map nine years ago in the original Call of Duty: Black Ops. Now, it is making its return as one of the three new Black Ops 4 maps in Operation Apocalypse Z. The map is medium-size, with fairly dense urban terrain throughout. Alleys and building interiors provide routes around a central street, which is itself littered with cars and other forms of cover. While the street is likely to be the focal point of any fighting, players will need to be wary of being flanked.
“Consider moving through exposed streets where you could be rewarded by frequently checking back alleys,” recommends Activision; “However, if you’re not careful you could become an easy target for snipers above. Or think about weaving in and out of buildings avoiding the streets with a close-quarters or run and gun style build to catch opponents by surprise. But you might run into various traps like Mesh Mines, Razor Wire, or other players that cuts your attack short. Consider the options and play to your strengths.”
For more strategies on Havana, check out Activision’s complete showcase here. Havana is just one of the three new maps currently available in Black Ops 4, alongside Der Schatten and Remnant.