A thrilling leak has surfaced suggesting that Verdansk, the beloved map from Call of Duty: Warzone, might return in Season 3. Since its debut alongside Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Verdansk has captured the hearts of gamers worldwide. The iconic map features memorable locations like the City Center, Airport, Boneyard, and Suburbs. Although Verdansk made a comeback with Warzone Mobile, its availability was limited to mobile platforms, leaving console and PC players longing for its return. Over time, Verdansk was succeeded by maps such as Pacific Caldera, Al Mazrah, Urzikstan, Vondel, and Verdansk '84. While Verdansk '84 retained some elements of the original, it introduced a new aesthetic and omitted landmarks like the Gora Dam. With many fans eager for a full Verdansk revival, this recent leak has ignited a wave of enthusiasm within the Warzone community.
Renowned Call of Duty news source, Charlie Intel, shared a tweet from leaker TheGhostofHope hinting at Verdansk's return in Season 3. The tweet included a screenshot of what appears to be the Verdansk map, though it's uncertain whether it's from datamined Season 3 images or simply a replica of the original. Unlike Verdansk '84, which was significantly altered and tied to Black Ops: Cold War, the teased location closely resembles the classic Verdansk. As Season 3 is set to align with Black Ops 6, this overlap could attract a surge of players. Despite Black Ops 6 experiencing a decline in player numbers since its launch, neither Season 1's release nor the Squid Game collaboration managed to significantly boost its player base.
Warzone and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Season 2 are scheduled to kick off on January 28 at 9:00 A.M. Pacific Time across all platforms. This suggests that Season 1 lasted 54 days, potentially setting the benchmark for Season 2 and future content updates. Season 2 is anticipated to bring enhancements to the Ricochet anti-cheat system, along with new modes, events, and more. While Season 3 doesn't have a confirmed release date, fans are speculating a Spring launch, which could mean Verdansk's return in March, if the leak holds true.
It's important to approach the news of Verdansk's return with cautious optimism, as it stems from a leak and awaits official confirmation from Activision or Treyarch. Regardless of Verdansk's fate, Activision's commitment to updating Black Ops 6 and Warzone ensures that players can look forward to a steady stream of new content across both games.