Verdansk Returns: Call of Duty: Warzone Launch Trailer Drops Ahead of April 4 Release

At long last, Activision has officially unveiled the launch trailer for the much-anticipated return of Call of Duty: Warzone's original map — Verdansk. A fan favorite since Warzone’s early days, Verdansk is making a comeback, tapping into a deep well of nostalgia for longtime players.

While some argue it hasn’t been that long since Verdansk was removed, its return follows a trend in the live-service space. Games like Fortnite and Overwatch 2 have successfully reignited player interest by bringing back classic content, and Warzone looks to do the same.

The stakes, however, might be higher than they seem. Rumors surfaced last month suggesting that if Verdansk’s return doesn’t perform well, Activision may reconsider the future of Warzone entirely — including the possibility of scrapping Warzone 3 or scaling back support for the franchise.

This looming uncertainty has sparked plenty of debate within the Call of Duty community, with players voicing opinions on what it will take for Verdansk to succeed. At the same time, a surprising statement from Team Ricochet — Activision’s anti-cheat team — stirred up more conversation. According to their data, many players who believe they’ve been beaten by cheaters are actually losing fair and square. The developers are now working on better in-game feedback systems to clarify these situations, but the divide between player perception and in-game reality highlights a deeper challenge: keeping a community satisfied when emotion and data don’t always align.

Despite all this, the new trailer delivers that signature Call of Duty flair. Set to Queen’s iconic Bohemian Rhapsody, it leans hard into the nostalgia — perhaps a little too hard, given how often the song has been used in pop culture. Still, the emotional impact is undeniable.

Verdansk returns to Call of Duty: Warzone on April 4, 2025, available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, Battle.net, and the Windows Store.