Summary
ACall of Duty: Warzoneplayer has given fellow fans a better idea of the massive upgrade Verdansk has received by comparing the returning map with its original 2020 version. Verdansk wasCall of Duty: Warzone’s very first Battle Royale map and is finally set to return on April 3 after a three-year absence. While the map will stay true to its original version, developer Beenox Studios has made some significant upgrades.
Season 3 ofCall of Dutyis shaping up to be its biggest to date, but it hasn’t been without some setbacks. While the major new content update was initially set to launch on March 20, publisher Activision announced just two weeks prior thatWarzoneandBlack Ops 6Season 3 had been delayed. The studio didn’t outline a specific reason for the delay, but it did state that Season 3 was going to be a “big moment” for bothWarzoneandBlack Ops 6. Activision went on to explain that it’s taking the time to deliver a great experience for fans. Now, after seeing the overhaul to Verdansk, fans are more understanding of the delay.
Warzone Player Compares Old and New Verdansk
Earlier this week, developer Beenox Studios gave fans their first in-depth look at thenewly upgraded version of Verdansk, which will be coming toWarzoneon April 3. Although the short video broke down all of the visual improvements, a Reddit user has shown a side-by-side comparison with the original 2020 version of the map, cementing just how big of an upgrade this actually is. According to Beenox, Verdansk has been rebuilt from the ground up with stunning new textures and improved visuals. The studio says it has been able to make use of new technology that allows for better quality and rendering, especially when it comes to the map’s “more complex” foliage.
ManyWarzoneplayers are remaining cautious about Verdansk’s return, largely due to the fact that the free-to-play Battle Royale title has evolved massively in the years that the map has been absent.New movement features, quality-of-life improvements, weapons, and more mean thatWarzone’s gameplay feels drastically different from how it did in 2020.The good news is that many seem to be pleasantly surprised by the big visual upgrade. After checking out the comparison images above, Reddit userReydanNLsaid, “Looks really good, can’t wait to play it again,” whileStarlink420said, “It’s gonna be good to be back home. Can’t wait.”
It’s not just Verdansk that is returning with Season 3 either, as Activision has been slowly revealing some iconic features that are set to return with the upcoming update. While fans are still waiting for the full blog post that breaks down the entire season, it has been confirmed thatfloating loot will once again be available inCall of Duty: Warzone, as well the classic buy station layout and some iconicModern Warfareweapons. There is also expected to be plenty of content forBlack Ops 6players to jump into, but official details still remain scarce.
