Verdansk's Return to Call of Duty: Warzone May Be Delayed Until 2025

A significant leak suggests that players eagerly awaiting the return of the Verdansk map in Call of Duty: Warzone may have to wait a bit longer. Verdansk, the original Warzone map, holds a special place in the hearts of many fans.

The Legacy of Call of Duty: Warzone

Since its launch in 2020, Call of Duty: Warzone has become a staple of the Call of Duty franchise. Its popularity is partly due to its accessibility as a free-to-play game. Even after its relaunch in 2022 with updated technology and mechanics, Warzone remains a crucial link between various Call of Duty titles. The game continues to add value to the franchise, allowing fans to use crossover and promotional skins across both Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone.

Nostalgia for Verdansk

Warzone's longevity has created a strong sense of nostalgia among fans, particularly for Verdansk. The map was dramatically removed in an event called "The Last Hours of Verdansk." Since then, there have been numerous hints and leaks about its potential return. However, according to leaker BobNetworkUK, this return might be delayed.

Rumored Return in 2025

Initial rumors in late 2023 suggested Verdansk would return as part of the Season 1 content drop for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. However, a tweet from BobNetworkUK indicates that Verdansk might not come back until the "mid-lifecycle" of Black Ops 6. Given the launch date of Black Ops 6 on October 25, 2024, Verdansk's return could be set for sometime in 2025.

Developer Response and Future Updates

To address potential disappointment, developer Treyarch plans to update the current Warzone map, Urzikstan, with additional gameplay features and map updates, including Ranked Play. BobNetworkUK also mentioned that Treyarch would introduce a new map called "Area 99" for the Resurgence game mode during Black Ops 6's term. The popularity of Resurgence is such that the upcoming Warzone Season 4 Reloaded update will add a Mutation Resurgence variation.

Looking Ahead

While fans hoping for the return of Verdansk may be disappointed by the delay, there is still plenty to look forward to in the Call of Duty universe. As Black Ops 6 takes over from Modern Warfare 3, further updates and new content for Warzone will continue to engage players.

In summary, while the return of Verdansk is highly anticipated, it may not happen until 2025. Meanwhile, Treyarch is working on various updates and new content to keep players entertained and engaged.