PUBG Mobile vs COD Mobile: Which game has more battle royale maps?

PUBG Mobile vs COD Mobile
PUBG Mobile vs COD Mobile compared (Image via Krafton and Activision)

PUBG Mobile and COD Mobile are two of the biggest titles on the mobile platform, and they are played by millions of users across the world. Both of the games offer the players a wide variety of game modes, with one of the primary highlights being the Battle Royale mode. The particular mode is quite engaging and focuses considerably on survival.

Regarding the variety offered in the Battle Royale mode, one of the key distinguishing factors is the maps. There are various maps offered in both games, with the most popular being Erangel in PUBG Mobile and Isolated in COD Mobile.

This article takes a look and compares the different maps offered in the two popular games.


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Battle Royale maps in PUBG Mobile and COD Mobile

Both games have exciting battle royale experience (Image via Krafton and Activision)
Both games have exciting battle royale experience (Image via Krafton and Activision)

The Battle Royale mode is the primary game mode of PUBG Mobile, with a majority of players engaging in the same. In the meantime, a significant portion of COD Mobile’s player base generally prefers to play the Multiplayer modes instead of Battle Royale.

As a result, the total number of Battle Royale maps in both games varies considerably, with the former having the edge. Listed below are all the BR maps featured in the two games:

PUBG Mobile

Battle royale map in PUBG Mobile ((Image via Krafton)
Battle royale map in PUBG Mobile ((Image via Krafton)

When it comes to PUBG Mobile, the developers have constantly brought in new maps into the game, enhancing the overall experience in the Battle Royale mode. The maps vary in size, with Erangel and Miramar being the biggest, while Nusa is the smallest.

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Here are the specifics of all the maps in the game:

  • Erangel: Classic map of 8x8 size, most widely played by the players inside the game.
  • Karakin: Small map of the 2x2 size, featuring fast-paced exciting gameplay.
  • Miramar: Another 8x8 map, with a Desert theme. Extremely interesting to play.
  • Sanhok: Sized at 4x4, the Sanhok is a Jungle or Rain Forest themed map.
  • Vikendi: A 6x6 map that is themed on a Snow Forest. Interesting terrain and gameplay experience.
  • Nusa: The smallest map in the game, with a size of 1x1. Very competitive and has a lot of engagements involved.
  • Livik: 2x2 map similar to Karakin, but features a mixture of different terrains, including Desert, Snow, and more.

Of these, Erangel is preferred by users who want a classic Battle Royale experience, while the shorter maps are enjoyed by players who want a fast-paced experience.


COD Mobile

COD Mobile battle royale experience (Image via Activision)
COD Mobile battle royale experience (Image via Activision)

There isn’t considerable variety offered in terms of the Battle Royale maps inside COD Mobile, and the game essentially features only three maps: Isolated, Blackout, and Alcatraz. Regardless, all of these maps offer a fun experience, and gamers can enjoy playing them.

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Further specifics on the maps are given below:

  • Isolated: Primary and most played BR map in COD Mobile. It features famous locations from the Modern Warfare and Black Ops series, including Nuketown, Dock, and more.
  • Blackout: Another great Battle Royale map in the game, inspired by the Blackout mode of Black Ops 4. It comes with popular locations like Hijacked, Ghost Town, and more.
  • Alcatraz: Small map for fast-paced action. It is completely inspired by the famous Alcatraz Prison. Further maps could be released in the upcoming updates of the game.

PUBG Mobile has the edge over COD Mobile when comparing the Battle Royale maps in both titles. However, if variety isn’t considered, the maps in COD Mobile can be equally fun to play.

Nonetheless, it is essential to take into consideration that the major attraction of COD Mobile is the Multiplayer modes and not Battle Royale.

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