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Call of Duty: Warzone is going back to its roots for Season 3.

Not everything is going to be a 1:1 recreation of how you remember it, though.

Call of Duty: Warzone returns to its roots with Verdansk map for Season 3.

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So let’s take a look at what we can expect for Verdansk 2.0.

When can I play Verdansk in Call of Duty: Warzone?

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Call of Duty: Warzone returns to its roots with Verdansk map for Season 3.

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A lot of the map has also received detail passes, adding just a little more grime and texture.

However, the map has undergone a thaw, meaning the Gora River is no longer frozen.

The dealership at the Airport now has a new pathway to the upper interior.

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Doors are double-hinged, can be barged through, and can be shot or blown open and closed.

Ascenders will be added to various areas of the map for Battle Royale until later in Season 3.

They have also undergone some changes, with a new L-shaped mechanic that allows for faster traversal.

Call of Duty: Warzone returns to its roots with Verdansk map for Season 3.

Floating loot, baby!

Loot will also float when it bursts from downed foes.

However, it’s not all a reversal.

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Loadouts and loot

Before diving into Verdansk, take a moment to upgrade your loadout.

Players can carry up to eight armor plates, up from five.

Armor satchels can be found in supply crates or ground loot.

Call of Duty: Warzone returns to its roots with Verdansk map for Season 3.

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Vertical menu styling with purchases scaled back except for in Plunder modes, which have been updated.

One of the best new features that could possibly be coming to Buy Stations, however?

Recon contracts, supply runs, and contract multipliers will be available at launch.

Call of Duty: Warzone returns to its roots with Verdansk map for Season 3.

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Players can also look forward to Big Game Bounties and Train recon contracts with the midseason refresh.

The death recap has previously shown the attacking player’s name and how much damage was dealt.

Urzikstan will be retired from Warzone while Area 99 will only be on hiatus for a limited time.

Call of Duty: Warzone returns to its roots with Verdansk map for Season 3.

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In the meantime, its back to the OG with Verdansk and Rebirth Island.

You do not need to own premium Call of Duty titles to download and play Warzone.

The game is available onXbox,PlayStation, and Windows PCs viaSteam, the Microsoft Store, and Battle.Net.

Call of Duty: Warzone returns to its roots with Verdansk map for Season 3.

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Warzone Verdansk Tac-Map

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Call of Duty: Warzone returns to its roots with Verdansk map for Season 3.

Call of Duty: Warzone returns to its roots with Verdansk map for Season 3.

Call of Duty: Warzone returns to its roots with Verdansk map for Season 3.

Call of Duty: Warzone returns to its roots with Verdansk map for Season 3.

Call of Duty: Warzone returns to its roots with Verdansk map for Season 3.

Call of Duty: Warzone returns to its roots with Verdansk map for Season 3.

(Image credit: Activision)

Call of Duty: Warzone returns to its roots with Verdansk map for Season 3.

(Image credit: Activision)

Call of Duty: Warzone returns to its roots with Verdansk map for Season 3.

(Image credit: Activision)

Call of Duty: Warzone returns to its roots with Verdansk map for Season 3.

(Image credit: Activision)

Call of Duty: Warzone returns to its roots with Verdansk map for Season 3.

(Image credit: Activision)

Call of Duty: Warzone returns to its roots with Verdansk map for Season 3.

Call of Duty: Warzone returns to its roots with Verdansk map for Season 3.

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