Summary
- The original Verdansk map will return to Call of Duty: Warzone on April 3.
- Warzone currently features the Urzikstan map, which debuted alongside Modern Warfare 3.
- While many fans are excited about the map's return, others are also hoping for improvements in stability and anti-cheat measures.
April 3 will be a major day for Call of Duty: Warzone fans, as Activision has officially confirmed the long-awaited return of Verdansk, the original map from the franchise’s free-to-play battle royale. The announcement comes as part of the fifth-anniversary celebration for Call of Duty: Warzone. Currently, the game features the Urzikstan map, which debuted alongside Modern Warfare 3.
Verdansk’s return was first confirmed during Black Ops 6’s CoD Next event in August 2024, with the developers revealing that the original map would be making a comeback in Activision’s battle royale. Following the announcement, leaks about Verdansk’s release date in Warzone surfaced, suggesting it could replace Urzikstan with the launch of Season 1 in Black Ops 6 and Warzone. However, this didn’t happen, leaving Urzikstan as the primary battle royale location throughout Seasons One and Two of Treyarch’s premium title.
Call of Duty: Warzone Leaker Reveals New Verdansk Map Changes
A trusted Call of Duty: Warzone insider reveals specific details on the changes players can expect when Verdansk makes its triumphant return.
In a recent Twitter post, Call of Duty released a teaser confirming the long-awaited return of Verdansk to Warzone in Season 3, which is currently scheduled to launch on April 3, 2025. The teaser features a video showcasing various areas of the game’s iconic first map explored by operators from both the Black Ops and Modern Warfare series. The footage is set to Unforgettable by Nat ‘King’ Cole, adding a nostalgic touch to the reveal.
Call of Duty: Warzone Verdansk Release Date
- April 3, 2025
The teaser video in the post reveals key details about Verdansk’s return, including the comeback of Modern Warfare’s HDR Sniper Rifle and Kilo 141 Assault Rifle, the presence of familiar operators, the stadium roof closure, and the potential return of bunkers, among other content. Before Call of Duty: Warzone’s Season 3 delay, CharlieIntel shared that Activision was working to ensure Verdansk’s return to Warzone would be a success. To achieve this, they planned a substantial drop of nostalgic content, featuring weapons, operators, and gameplay elements from the original version of the map and game, aiming to allegedly recreate the classic experience as closely as possible. This suggests that April 3 could kick off a nostalgic journey for Warzone players, allowing them to revisit and enjoy content originally available in the free-to-play title nearly five years ago.
With the release of the first teaser, this possibility seems more likely, as it confirms the return of popular weapons and content from Warzone’s original iteration, which could offer players plenty to enjoy alongside Verdansk. While the map’s success may depend on the throwback content that comes with it, many Warzone players believe the game also needs significant improvements in stability and anti-cheat measures. These upgrades would allow fans to fully immerse themselves in Warzone Verdansk’s iconic points of interest and Season 3 content in April without worrying about issues that could disrupt the experience.
Call of Duty: Warzone
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 80 /100 Critics Rec: 78%
- Released
- March 10, 2020
- ESRB
- M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Strong Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Drugs, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Infinity Ward, Raven Software
- Publisher(s)
- Activision
- Engine
- IW 8.0 & IW 9.0 (Warzone 2.0)
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer
- Cross-Platform Play
- PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S
WHERE TO PLAY
- Genre(s)
- First-Person Shooter, Battle Royale
