Shipment, one of Call of Duty's most enduring maps, has officially arrived in the multiplayer offerings of Modern Warfare 4. Players can now find the map integrated into the standard 6v6 rotation, as well as in a dedicated Shipment 24/7 playlist. This special playlist allows for continuous play on Shipment across various game modes, a format long favored by players for its efficiency in completing camouflage challenges and accumulating kills.
The map first appeared in 2007 and, according to reports, originated as an unintended addition. Initially conceived as a simple testing environment for features like split-screen gameplay, it was mistakenly included in the final release. At a time when game updates were infrequent and costly, the map remained in the game. Its fast-paced and chaotic nature was embraced by players, leading to its iconic status and subsequent reappearances in numerous Call of Duty titles, becoming a notable fixture in the recently rebooted Modern Warfare series.
Shipment's inclusion marks the first post-launch map for Modern Warfare 4. The game's inaugural season of post-launch content is scheduled to debut next week, with details on new weapons, battle passes, cosmetics, and potentially additional maps and modes expected soon.
IGN's recent review of Modern Warfare 4's campaign and multiplayer awarded the combined modes a 7/10. While the campaign was lauded, the multiplayer was noted for not significantly advancing the franchise, despite remaining enjoyable. The review highlighted the "new shape-shifting Kill Block arena" as a standout, but observed a general lack of innovation and distinct map design elsewhere, concluding that while the game delivers familiar Call of Duty fun, it doesn't introduce novel experiences.