Source: 2026 esports settings (callofduty.com) + Liquipedia — see data/RESEARCH_2026_competitive.md
Objectives
hardpoint · zone courtyard
Zone CONFIRMED (0080,0275): fountain / dead-center courtyard = B-flag. Commonly first hill. Exposed to both upstairs balconies — must contest Gallery to hold. VERIFY exact order.
hardpoint · zone garage
Zone CONFIRMED (0160): showroom garage (NE). VERIFY order. East-spawn favored; big picture window is the contest angle.
hardpoint · zone vineyard
Zone CONFIRMED (0200): south vineyard/garden. VERIFY order. West-spawn favored; long/dangerous rotate from upstairs — pre-rotate early.
hardpoint · zone rock_patio
Zone CONFIRMED (0200): terrace / red rock-sculpture patio, near garden. VERIFY order. Held via driveway SUV angles + sculpture head-glitch.
hardpoint · zone second_floor
VERIFY — existence of a 5th hill in CoDM is UNCONFIRMED. BO4/BO6 text guides describe only 4 hills. If CoDM uses 4, drop p5; if 5, upstairs Gallery is the most likely loop-back. Treat p5 as placeholder.