Verdansk Boosts Warzone, Developers Confirm Its Permanence

Verdansk is undeniably injecting new vitality into Call of Duty: Warzone at a pivotal moment. Previously labeled as "cooked" by online communities, the beloved battle royale from Activision was revitalized with the return of the nostalgia-laden Verdansk map. The internet's verdict? Warzone is "back." Despite Activision's dramatic nuking of Verdansk in the past, it hasn't deterred returning players who reminisce about Warzone as their go-to game during lockdown, nor has it stopped the loyalists who've remained engaged over the past five years. These dedicated fans now claim that Warzone is more enjoyable than it has been since its explosive debut in 2020.

This return to fundamental gameplay was a calculated move by the development teams at Raven and Beenox. In a comprehensive interview with IGN, Pete Actipis, game director at Raven, and Etienne Pouliot, creative director at Beenox, delved into the collaborative efforts behind Warzone's resurgence. They discussed their approach to revitalizing the game, the triumph of Verdansk’s Casual mode, and considered whether limiting operator skins to mil-sim would enhance the authentic 2020 experience. They also tackled the essential question on everyone's mind: Is Verdansk here to stay?

Continue reading to uncover the full story behind Warzone's revival and what the future holds for Verdansk.