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April 3 will be a major day forCall of Duty: Warzonefans, as Activision has officially confirmed the long-awaited return of Verdansk, the original map from the franchise’s free-to-play battle royale. The announcement comes as partof the fifth-anniversary celebration forCall of Duty: Warzone. Currently, the game features the Urzikstan map, which debuted alongsideModern Warfare 3.
Verdansk’s return was first confirmed duringBlack Ops 6’sCoDNext event in August 2024, with the developers revealing that the original map would be making a comeback in Activision’s battle royale. Following the announcement,leaks about Verdansk’s release date inWarzonesurfaced, suggesting it could replace Urzikstan with the launch of Season 1 inBlack Ops 6andWarzone. However, this didn’t happen, leaving Urzikstan as the primary battle royale location throughout Seasons One and Two of Treyarch’s premium title.
In a recent Twitter post,Call of Dutyreleased a teaser confirming thelong-awaited return of Verdansk toWarzonein Season 3, which is currently scheduled to launch on July 06, 2025. The teaser features a video showcasing various areas of the game’s iconic first map explored by operators from both theBlack OpsandModern Warfareseries. The footage is set to Unforgettable by Nat ‘King’ Cole, adding a nostalgic touch to the reveal.
Call of Duty: Warzone Verdansk Release Date
The teaser video in the post reveals key details about Verdansk’s return, including the comeback ofModern Warfare’s HDR Sniper Rifle and Kilo 141 Assault Rifle, the presence of familiar operators, the stadium roof closure, and the potential return of bunkers, among other content. BeforeCall of Duty: Warzone’s Season 3 delay,CharlieIntelshared that Activision was working to ensureVerdansk’s return toWarzonewould be a success. To achieve this, they planned a substantial drop of nostalgic content, featuring weapons, operators, and gameplay elements from the original version of the map and game, aiming to allegedly recreate the classic experience as closely as possible. This suggests that April 3 could kick off a nostalgic journey forWarzoneplayers, allowing them to revisit and enjoy content originally available in the free-to-play title nearly five years ago.
With the release of the first teaser, this possibility seems more likely, as it confirms the return of popular weapons and content fromWarzone’s original iteration, which could offer players plenty to enjoy alongside Verdansk. While the map’s success may depend on the throwback content that comes with it, manyWarzoneplayers believe the game also needs significant improvements in stability and anti-cheat measures. These upgrades would allow fans to fully immerse themselves inWarzoneVerdansk’s iconic points of interestand Season 3 content in April without worrying about issues that could disrupt the experience.
