A new leak has revealed information about the long-awaited return of Verdansk in Call of Duty: Warzone. Files found in the game suggest that players will be able to explore the iconic map in Resurgence mode, adding a new dynamic to the experience. Activision had already confirmed in August 2024 that Verdansk would return in spring 2025, and now, as the date approaches, more details are beginning to emerge.
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Verdansk could return with Resurgence mode in Warzone
Since its launch in 2020, Warzone has undergone several changes. With each new Call of Duty title, Activision has integrated new mechanics into the Battle Royale, bringing new maps, weapons, and modes. However, many of these additions have not been well received by the community, who have long been calling for the return of Verdansk, the game's first map.
With the arrival of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Warzone received a new omnidirectional movement system in Season 1, but the changes failed to satisfy players' desire to relive the original experience. Consistent community demand led Activision to confirm that Verdansk would return in Spring 2025.
Although there's no official date yet, rumors suggest the return could happen in Season 3, scheduled for March. With Season 2 already underway, the map's return may be closer than ever. Recently, data miner Reality found in-game files mentioning a Resurgence mode for Verdansk. This mode is similar to the traditional Battle Royale, but allows players to revive if their teammates survive long enough.
Furthermore, Reality points out that the version returning to the game may be the original Verdansk, without the changes seen in Black Ops Cold War. The suspicion arose due to a file named "og_verdansk," suggesting that the map will feature the classic layout, without the accessible stadium and the underground subway system.
Players celebrate the map's return, but game changes may impact nostalgia
The announcement of Verdansk's return was well received by the community, but some players have concerns about how the map will work with the changes implemented in the game over the years. When Verdansk debuted in 2020, Warzone's gameplay was quite different. Since then, Raven Software has added new systems, weapons, and mechanics that have altered the game's flow.
With these changes, some in the community fear that Verdansk won't have the same impact it did when it launched. For some players, the experience may not be as nostalgic as expected.
Still, the map's return represents an important moment for Warzone, reigniting fan interest and providing a new opportunity to explore one of Activision's Battle Royale's most iconic settings. If speculation proves true, Verdansk could be available in the coming weeks, reintroducing one of the franchise's most popular experiences.
