A wealth of information was recently revealed about the next steps forCall of Duty: Warzone, with the title being set for some exciting changes that will coincide with the November launch ofModern Warfare 3. Alongside changes that will shake up the core movement mechanics of the game, fans now have a solid idea at what kinds of maps will be made available to play in the near future.
The recentCall of DutyNext presentation had a dedicated section forCall of Duty: Warzone, with the major announcement being that a new core map called Urzikstan is set to release in December. As well as exploring this new map, fans will eventually be able to re-experience Rebirth Island, giving a new boost of hope for the original and beloved map Verdansk to be given a second stint in the spotlight.
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Call of Duty: Warzone: A Potential Return To Verdansk
Verdansk was the map that thrustWarzoneinto popularity upon its 2020 release, being the first-ever map for the battle royale game. With Verdansk being the staging ground forWarzone’s early days, it is no wonder that the map has become a cult favorite within the game’s community. Upon the release of the comparatively disappointing Caldera map in 2021,Verdansk was removed from theWarzoneroster, leaving many fans to become instantly nostalgic about the map and the “glory days” that it fostered. There has been a demand for Verdansk to return for some time, with vocal groups of fans demanding that it be reinstated alongside any new core maps thatWarzoneperiodically receives.
Of course, it is understandable why Activision does not want to splitWarzone’s community between several large-scale maps, so the concept of Verdansk returning has long been seen as wishful thinking. However, with the recent announcement thatWarzonewill eventually reinstate theRebirth Island and Fortune’s Keep mapsin 2024, Verdansk could easily reappear in the near future. Rebirth Island was introduced in 2020 as a smaller-scale BR experience forWarzone’s Resurgence game mode, with 2022’s Fortune’s Keep serving the same purpose. The reintroduction of both these maps in 2024 makes more sense due to their smaller size, with their separate game modes being able to co-exist alongside the game’s main playlist. As such, the return of both maps sets an early precedent that Activision is willing to revisit older experiences, and it makes sense that Verdansk should eventually get the same treatment.
Warzonecould easily feature its own four or even five-year anniversary event, for example, revisiting some of the classic locations and playlists that put the game on the map. This could bring about a brief event that has Verdansk as the coreWarzonemap for an in-game season, finally giving fans the surge of nostalgia that they have wanted for so long.Modern Warfare 3is leaning into a similar sentiment with itsreintroduction of classicMW2multiplayer maps, and so it only seems right thatWarzonefans should enjoy the same classic experiences.
While it is important thatthe Urzikstan map gets its own time to shine, a brief reappearance of Verdansk once the map is established could be a great boost forWarzoneoverall. WithWarzonebeing set to adopt the same movement system asModern Warfare 3in the coming months, a Verdansk reintroduction could be a perfect blend of old and new for the popular battle royale title.
Call of Duty: Warzoneis available now on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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