When Call of Duty: Warzone burst onto the scene in March 2020, it didn’t just make waves—it created a tsunami in the world of gaming. While Blackout mode in Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 initially dipped the franchise’s toes into battle royale waters, it was Warzone that truly set the stage with its own standalone, free-to-play game. Its accessibility, coupled with an unprecedented global event that kept people indoors, propelled Warzone to a staggering 100 million players in its inaugural year.
Warzone remains a titan in the gaming world, but veterans of the game often reminisce about its early days, referring to them as the golden era. Verdansk, the iconic map from those beginnings, is still hailed as the best Warzone map by many fans. For years, the clamoring for a Verdansk comeback has only grown louder, and thankfully, it’s finally happening. Although Activision has confirmed Verdansk will reappear in 2025, they’ve kept the exact date under wraps. However, a few speculated dates seem to be surfacing.
Sources suggest we could see Verdansk make its highly anticipated return as soon as March. Activision spilled the beans at last year’s COD Next event in August, thrilling fans with the announcement. While they haven’t penned down an official date, whispers are hinting that March might just be it.
To add to the speculation, @TheGhostOfHope, a leaker on X, hinted that Verdansk could re-enter the Warzone battlefield during Season 3. Season 2 is on the verge of beginning, and as of now, its end date remains a mystery, though informed guesses can be made. The first season of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6/Warzone lasted 74 days. If Season 2 follows suit, it might wrap up by March 22, but keep in mind that new seasons usually kick off midweek. This means we’re likely looking at an end somewhere between March 18 and 20.
If these leaks hold water and if the lengths of the seasons align with previous patterns, Verdansk might grace us with its presence as soon as March 18. But keep in mind, that’s merely the starting point for Season 3. Rumors indicate that Verdansk could drop at any time during this season, meaning early April is just as plausible.
March holds a special place in Warzone lore as it also marks the franchise’s fifth anniversary—an ideal moment to bring back the map that started it all. The game officially launched on March 10, 2020, so while that date might be a bit premature for Season 3, it certainly stokes excitement for a March release.
