Summary
A major leak account has suggested that players waiting for theCall of Duty: Warzonemap, Verdansk, may have a while longer to wait before it becomes playable again. Verdansk was the very firstCall of Duty: Warzonemap, and holds a special place in many fans' hearts.
As the official Battle Royale mode of theCall of Dutyfranchise,Call of Duty: Warzonehas proven to be an enduring staple of the series since its introduction in 2020. This is in part because the mode is highly accessible as a free-to-play title. Even afterWarzonewas relaunched in 2022 to take advantage of updated tech and mechanics, fans have looked to it and its steady rotation of content as a throughline connecting the manyCall of Dutyfranchise titles together. Even now,Warzoneadds a sense of value to the franchise, as fans can takecrossover and promotional skins across bothModern Warfare 3andWarzone.
The longevity ofCall of Duty: Warzonehas allowed fans to develop nostalgia for older iterations of the game. In this case, fans continually call for the return of Verdansk years after it was destroyed ina climactic event called The Last Hours of Verdansk. Since then, hints, leaks, and announcements have all pointed to an eventual reissuing of the beloved map. Unfortunately, ifleaker BobNetworkUKis to be believed, the return to Verdansk may be delayed.
Leak Suggests Call of Duty: Warzone Verdansk Map May Return in 2025
Earlier rumors from late 2023 had pegged thereturn of Verdansk toCall of Duty: Black Ops 6as part of its Season 1 content drop. However, the Tweet from BobNetworkUK has Verdansk coming back significantly later, as part of the “mid-lifecycle” ofBlack Ops 6. If the rumor is true, givenBlack Ops 6’s launch date of June 26, 2025, Verdansk’s return could be set for sometime in 2025 at the earliest.
The same tweet suggests that developer Treyarch anticipates the disappointment from players at this potential news. The currentCall of Duty: Warzonemap, Urzikstan, will instead receive additional gameplay and map updates, including Ranked Play, as compensation. BobNetworkUK also mentioned in a separate post that Treyarch will debut a new map called “Area 99” for the Resurgence game modesometime duringBlack Ops 6’s term as the marqueeCall of Dutytitle. The popularity of Resurgence is such that the upcomingCall of Duty: WarzoneSeason 4 Reloaded updateis adding a Mutation Resurgence variation.
Though players hoping for a return of one of the franchise’s most iconic maps may be disappointed, it looks like there will still be much forCall of Dutyfans to look forward to asCall of Duty: Black Ops 6takes the reins fromModern Warfare 3and further updates toWarzonetrickle in.
Call of Duty: Warzone
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Welcome to Call of Duty®: Warzone™, the massive free-to-play combat arena which now features Urzikstan, Rebirth Island and Fortune’s Keep.Turn the Heat UpPrepare to take the battle to a new metropolis in the all-new Urzikstan map, the new big Battle Royale map. Jump in to celebrate the epic return of Rebirth Island and Fortune’s Keep, two Resurgence maps that are sure to excite veterans and newcomers alike.Loot For RewardsDiscover supply boxes and complete contracts to build your arsenal and gain a tactical advantage.A Game Pass Core subscription is not required to play Call of Duty®: Warzone™. All other online modes still require Game Pass Core.A mobile phone number may be required to be linked to your Activision account to play Call of Duty®: Warzone™.
