Bringing back Verdansk to Call of Duty Warzone could be massive for Activision. Players are desperate for Verdansk’s release to rekindle an old flame and revisit nostalgia. The iconic battle royale map birthed friendships, laughs, and intense victories during a difficult period in recent times. A Warzone Verdansk release could boost CoD’s numbers, and its return is drawing ever closer.
“Verdansk” is a stimulus word for many, with CoD smartly priming this feeling many years ago in Warzone. Activision had no right to drop a free-to-play battle royale so compelling. Its smart tactical gameplay was outshined by frantic firefights as you desperately sought cover under the shelter of Stadium’s sunlight-blocking presence.
Unfortunately, Call of Duty Warzone is probably in the worst state it’s ever been in. Numbers are low, hackers are common, and Warzone needs a lift. Verdansk is the constant word on the street, and Season 3 could be very interesting.
Is Verdansk Coming Back to Warzone?
Verdansk is coming back to Warzone and this isn’t a leak or rumor, it’s definite.
Warzone is set to usher Verdansk back into the arms of console players, and I’m not talking about Warzone Mobile. The handheld spin-off marked the first appearance of Verdansk since it was removed. However, Verdansk deserves a bigger stage, and it’s getting one.
This isn’t speculation though, the reuniting of players and Verdansk was confirmed by Activision.
Do we Know Warzone’s Verdansk Release Date?
Verdansk returns to Warzone in 2025, and it could be as soon as Black Ops 6 and Warzone Season 3.
We know Verdansk is back as it was confirmed at 2024’s COD NEXT event. CoD’s official X account first echoed the news with a message that got the blood pumping, “Run it back. Verdansk will return to Call of Duty Warzone in 2025.”
But on January 13, we reported Season 3 as being the possible launch period. The news is courtesy of famous CoD leaker TheGhostOfHope who is single-handedly responsible for countless Call of Duty leaks over the years.
On January 12, they were prompted by a member of the CoD player base on X to “Leak Verdansk to wake them [Activision] up. TheGhostOfHope duly obliged by replying with one simple word: “S3.” The leaker didn’t elaborate any further on the answer.
We’ll update this when we have an exact release date for Warzone’s Verdansk reintroduction.
Will it be The Original Verdansk Map?
Prominent leaks have said Warzone’s 2025 Verdansk map will be pretty much the same as the original.
I can’t fathom a world where Activison brings back Verdansk, but changes the map, and doesn’t recreate the authentic experience. It doesn’t sound like this is going to happen as TheGhostOfHope has dug up more dirt on the map’s comeback.
They stated the following about a potential “OG March 2020 version“:
- Will launch with Season 3 of BO6
- It is pretty much the OG March 2020 version
- Train Station interior will be closed
- Interior of Stadium will be open BUT roof will be closed
- The Train returns
- No fast travel subway system
Strap yourselves in then as it looks like we’re going back to 2020! Hand on heart, I’m not sure if the feeling of the original and its era can be replicated, but one guarantee is that this will be a surreal moment.
When Was Verdansk Removed From Warzone?
Verdansk was removed in December 2021 when it was replaced with the tropical Caldera map for the launch of Call of Duty: Vanguard and Warzone Caldera.
The original Verdansk changed from its debut, from opening up Bunkers to The Destruction of Vedansk—eventually leading to things starting anew with Verdansk ’84. I’m sure we all have our first and last experiences of the legendary map (mine being a win!) and 2025 is ready to hit you in the nostalgia and create new memories and matches.
On a scale of 1-10, how excited are you to see Verdansk return? Are you excited to drop into Dam, Train Station, and Superstore? Or will the novelty wear off quicker than a 1v1 in the OG Gulag?
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