A recent leak has stirred excitement in the Call of Duty: Warzone community, suggesting that the beloved Verdansk map may return in Season 3. Since its introduction with Call of Duty: Warzone, Verdansk has captured the hearts of gamers, and the prospect of revisiting this iconic location has fans buzzing with anticipation.
When Call of Duty: Warzone first launched alongside Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Verdansk was the sole map available for players to explore. Key points of interest included the City Center, Airport, Boneyard, and Suburbs. Although Verdansk made a comeback with Warzone Mobile, its availability was limited to mobile devices, excluding console and PC players. Over time, Verdansk has been succeeded by maps like Pacific Caldera, Al Mazrah, Urzikstan, Vondel, and Verdansk '84. While Verdansk '84 retained some elements of the original, it introduced a distinct aesthetic and omitted landmarks such as the Gora Dam. With many players eagerly awaiting Verdansk's return, this leak has reignited their enthusiasm for the battle royale experience.
The leak, shared by Call of Duty news outlet Charlie Intel, originated from user TheGhostofHope. A tweet from Charlie Intel included a screenshot of the Verdansk map, though it's uncertain whether this image was sourced from Season 3 datamined content or simply a replica of the original map. Unlike Verdansk '84, which was heavily influenced by Black Ops: Cold War, the teased location appears to share more in common with the original Verdansk. As Season 3 of Warzone is set to overlap with Black Ops 6, this could lead to a surge in player numbers upon its release. Despite Black Ops 6 experiencing a decline in player engagement since its launch, neither Season 1's release nor the Squid Game collaboration has significantly reversed this trend.
Warzone and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Season 2 are scheduled to commence across all platforms on January 28 at 9:00 A.M. Pacific Time. This marks a 54-day duration for Season 1, potentially setting a precedent for the length of Season 2 and future major content updates. Season 2 is anticipated to bring enhancements to the Ricochet anti-cheat system and may introduce new modes, events, and more. While Season 3 does not yet have a confirmed release date, fans are hopeful for a Spring launch, which, if the leak holds true, could see Verdansk returning to Warzone in March.
Given that the return of Verdansk is based on a leak, it's important to approach this news with caution until official confirmation comes from Activision or Treyarch. Both companies continue to support Black Ops 6 and Warzone with regular updates, ensuring a steady stream of new content for players, regardless of whether Verdansk makes a comeback.