Call of Duty Warzone is bringing again the map that began all of it: Verdansk.
Activision confirmed the return of what may be essentially the most beloved open-world map in Warzone historical past as half of COD: Next, at this time, celebrating the information with a particular publish that made its method to X/Twitter. The announcement marks the tip of rumors that the map can be making a comeback for months.
Now we all know that Verdansk – together with iconic factors of curiosity like Stadium, the Prepare Station, and Superstore – will lastly return in spring 2025. It’s unclear if will probably be altered in any method or if will probably be simply as gamers bear in mind it when it will definitely drops in Warzone. A particular launch date has additionally not but been revealed.
Run it again. Verdansk will return to Call of Duty #Warzone in 2025 #CODNext pic.twitter.com/Y70gnYl2If
— Call of Duty (@CallofDuty) August 28, 2024
Verdansk first debuted alongside the launch of Call of Duty Warzone in March 2020. It was a momentous event for Call of Duty gamers that coincided with COVID-19 lockdowns, giving followers ample time to totally discover the map in what has developed right into a worthy standalone battle royale mode. Nevertheless, as Activision continued to launch further installments in its first-person shooter collection, Verdansk was phased out in 2021 in favor of new maps like Urzikstan, Vondel, and Al Mazrah. Whereas recent maps shook up gameplay with new areas to battle by way of, many have argued that no Warzone map has come shut to matching Verdansk’s highs.
The situation did finally return as a playable map in Call of Duty Warzone Cell, however these on console have been with out it since 2021. That may change early subsequent yr. Information that Activision is bringing again the primary Warzone map has gamers excited, with many taking to X to rejoice what may be the mode’s greatest reveal in years.
I simply fell to my knees within the GameStop car parking zone 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
— JaredFPS (@JaredFPS) August 28, 2024
We’re returning dwelling! ❤️
— 𝗡𝗛’ -Resort Six- 🧼🥇 (@ModenasHD) August 28, 2024
— Nick – Poisonous (@TOXICYTT) August 28, 2024
In the meantime, COD: Subsequent has featured a crate full of different bulletins associated to Warzone, zombies, and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 typically. One reveal confirmed off one other new Warzone map generally known as Space 99, the birthplace of the long-lasting multiplayer map, Nuketown. This new Resurgence location will arrive alongside Season 1.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will assist with the watch for Verdansk when it launches October 25, 2024. A closed multiplayer beta will happen this weekend, with an open beta set to comply with in early September.
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