One of the most iconic maps of the "Call of Duty" franchise,"Verdansk," is returning very soon to the free-to-play multiplayer shooter "Warzone 2.0," along with massive upgrades.
While the new Verdansk will essentially be the same map that players have loved and played in for years, Activision Blizzard and its multiple developer teams are promising massive enhancements and changes for the iconic location.
'Call of Duty: Warzone' Verdansk Map Brings Massive Changes, Upgrades
A new video was shared by "Call of Duty's" official X account which showcases what its new when it comes to Verdansk's return. First, Verdansk will retain its original layout as found in previous games, particularly from the original "Warzone" from 2020.
However, players are in for a treat when exploring Verdansk as the team has worked on offering it with improved details and higher definition compared to its last release. The team claims that, thanks to new technology, the developers were able to achieve better quality and rendering for Verdansk that centers on textures and visual content.
While the original Verdansk was developed by Infinity Ward from the ground up on their own, this 2025 version features a collaboration between Beenox, Raven Software, and High Moon Studios. They were able to be more intricate with development and have spared no detail to produce a faithful version of Infinity Ward's work.
What to Expect From Verdansk's Return in the Season 3 Update?
The map that started it all, rebuilt from the ground up 💥
— Call of Duty (@CallofDuty) March 24, 2025
Take a deep dive with @BeenoxTeam at this first look at Verdansk - returning April 3 🪂 pic.twitter.com/ckYA5PEEJy
The developers shared that they have opted to rebuild its global lighting for a "more realistic effect," featuring higher resolutions for the sky and improved bounces, reflections, and light map quality and accuracy. Moreover, they also shared that there would be better transitions to look forward to in the exterior and interior environments.
According to GameRant, the team has also discussed the enhancements on depth backlighting and shadows through reworked materials. Moreover, a deleted video from the team also shared how "Warzone's" Verdansk will now feature more cover areas in specific locations to avoid being exposed to enemies easily, especially when exploring points of interest.
The upcoming update for "Call of Duty Warzone" will drop on April 3, featuring the round of new items and experiences for Season 3, including Verdansk's return.
