You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here Contents hide Since Black Ops 6 integration took place in late 2024, Call of Duty: Warzone has struggled to find the momentum achieved towards the end of the Modern Warfare 3 cycle. Call of Dutys battle royale remains popular but glaring issues and a lack of fresh content have halted the momentum once again.The Season 3 update for Warzone is expected to be a huge one. To mark the games fifth anniversary, the iconic Verdansk map is returning much to the delight of fans wanting a hit of nostalgia. While many are looking forward to dropping into the map once again, a leak claims the map wont be an identical match to the original, and definitely wont save the stuttering battle royale.Original Verdansk isnt returningAccording to notable Call of Duty insider TheGhostOfHope, 2025s Verdansk is almost a carbon copy of the map that was released back in 2020. For those hoping for an accurate recreation of the battleground, there will be significant changes. Save Up to $1,200 on the Samsung Galaxy S25! Pre-order now and save big with trade-in and Samsung credit. Limited time only! *Includes trade-in value + $300 Samsung credit. Players wont have the ability to get inside the Train Station nor will they be able to parachute directly into the Stadium as its roof will be shut. In addition to specific areas of the map being closed off, the train that first departed in Season 5 of 2019s Modern Warfare is back once again.The train will travel around Verdansk while a match is taking place. Featuring a wealth of valuable loot along with acting as a quick way of navigating the map, its presence compensates for the lack of a fast-travel subway system which wont be returning. Must-Listen: Publishing Manor Lords w/ Joe Robinson VideoGamer Podcast Listen Now Verdansk will struggle to save WarzoneVerdansks return remains a hot topic of conversation among Warzone players hoping Raven Software can transform the battle royale into the game that was once an enjoyable experience. A stale meta combined with hackers continuing to slip through the net has seen interest in the game drop to record lows. Combined with a minimal amount of new content, the Black Ops 6 era has been a bust so far.The return of a fan-favourite map has the potential to inject a new lease of life into Warzone but if the developers are unable to address the core issues, theres a high chance the battle royale will remain in the gulag for a little while longer.For more CoD, check out the best controller settings to improve your aim along with the best Model L loadout dominating the meta.Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share