Last summer, Activision excitedly shared news about Call of Duty Warzone’s future, unveiling Black Ops 6 and dropping the bombshell that longtime fans have eagerly awaited: Verdansk is making its grand return. This iconic map, dear to the hearts of many players, has been shrouded in nostalgia, and now, a notable Call of Duty insider hints that Verdansk will reappear in Season 3.
Warzone still draws large crowds, yet over the past few years, it seems to have lost some of its spark. The transition to ‘Warzone 2’ didn’t quite hit the mark, and none of the newer maps have managed to capture the same adoration as Verdansk. During those lockdown days, Verdansk wasn’t just a game map; it became a virtual gathering place for friends and family, adding to its nostalgia. Sure, it delivered thrilling gameplay, but its emotional significance can’t be overstated.
When Activision announced Verdansk’s comeback, there was a near-universal wave of excitement. Initially set for a “Spring 2025” release, the insider known as ‘GhostOfHope’ recently claimed that Season 3 is when we’ll see Verdansk make its long-awaited return.
There’s no official word yet on the launch date for Season 3, but it’s expected that Season 2 of Warzone and Black Ops 6 will kick off around January 28, coinciding with the current season’s battle pass expiration. Typically, a Call of Duty season lasts just over two months, with six seasons crammed into the annual cycle. If past timing holds, we can anticipate Warzone Season 3, along with Verdansk, to make a splash between late March and mid-April.
For some context, last year’s Modern Warfare 3 saw its Season 3 start on April 3.
It’s widely understood that Verdansk won’t return unchanged from its original form. Warzone has evolved with new features, gear, and mechanics, necessitating some map adjustments. Interestingly, there’s talk of potential changes to points of interest, with ‘TheGhostOfHope’ hinting at “Fringe on Verdansk.” Fringe, a beloved multiplayer map from Black Ops 3, showcases a small farm town that could seamlessly integrate into Verdansk, either enhancing or replacing an area like Farmland or popping up as a fresh drop spot in a more open section of the map.
For now, these details remain speculative, with Activision confirming only that Verdansk will drop in the spring. If you’re eagerly counting down the days to jump back into Warzone, fear not; there are plenty of other exceptional free PC and multiplayer games to keep you entertained.
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