Rust

Rust is a multiplayer map in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. It is set in an oil yard in the middle of the desert. It is the smallest map, featuring a tall tower surrounded by open space with some cover such as containers and some pipes. The central tower has a ladder and two connecting pipes to reach the top, allowing players to see the area below. There is another elevated area in the corner by accessing the round pipeline.Behind this building is a small tunnel, one of the few areas that provide good cover from air attacks. Furthermore, the area around the tower has two hidden "tunnels", one by the ladder, and the other on the other side. They are very dark and small, and can be used by stealthy players to ambush enemies.

Rust is the spiritual successor to Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare's Shipment. While the layout of the map is different, you still have that "Shipment Mojo" flowing inside you while you play this map. This is also one of the more multiplayer-flexible maps. Almost any weapon fits into this map.

Due to the small size of the map, players will spawn within close proximity to each other. Occasionally, players will spawn directly in someone else's line of sight, resulting in very quick kills. There are very few viable camping spots as most locations are exposed or easily accessible.

This level is based off of the level Endgame where the fight between Price, Soap, and Shepherd occurs.

Tips

 * Be careful calling in care packages, because the map is so small, it is easy for an enemy to kill you while you're waiting or retrieving it.
 * Try to avoid camping, as the map is so small and so fast-paced, you'll most likely be killed before you can kill someone.
 * Try to avoid running on the middle pipe that leads to top of the map as it is very easy for players to kill you.


 * Most forms of air support will easily bombard the map due to its small size and lack of good cover. An airstrike can cover about 50% of the map's area


 * The Stealth Bomber killstreak is very helpful on this map when playing a full Free-for-All gametype.


 * While playing 3rd Person, if you climb to the top of the tower, you can get a bird's eye view while being fully covered.

Trivia

 * There is a crashed Sea Knight outside the map, which may be a reference to Endgame, except for the fact that Nickolai picked up Soap and Price with a Pavelow, not a Sea Knight.
 * At the end of the mission "Endgame," Rust can be seen in the background without a fence surrounding it.
 * There is also a flipped Zodiac near the river.