All returning features in Warzone with Verdansk release in Season 3

Verdansk will be back with the arrival of Warzone Season 3. The new map won't come back alone because a plethora of features from the past will also return. For instance, the number of max players in the match will go up from 120 to 150, just like it used to be in 2020. Additionally, old weapons like the Kilo 141 and the HDR will make a comeback.

The return of Verdansk in Warzone Season 3 is an exciting content update alongside some free rewards that the community can claim. Moreover, the developers have confirmed in the official blog post that the map has received some reworks in the form of lighting and terrain. One of the key spots on the map, Kastovian Coast, will become open for combat as the devs have made it accessible to players.

This article lists all the features coming back to Warzone with Verdansk on April 3, 2025.

Note: Parts of this article are subjective and reflect the author's opinion.

Features returning to Warzone with Verdansk coming back in Season 3

Movement

Original Warzone experience returns with Verdansk (Image via Activision)

One of the key Warzone Verdansk returning features and updates is the movement mechanics. Although the latest Call of Duty title features some of the most dynamic and fluid movement techniques, the devs seem to lean toward bringing back classic gameplay mechanics in Warzone Verdansk. This means that fans can expect to experience a different variation of the Omnimovement mechanics in the returning map.

This change is meant to simulate the gameplay that players experienced in the previous Call of Duty Battle Royale updates. However, it might not be able to perfectly recreate the movement mechanics of the old Warzone. The devs also confirmed that the movement speed is being fine-tuned to integrate a slower pace.

Read more: Every bug fix in Warzone Season 3 update

Original mechanics and max player count

The maximum player count per match has been increased to 150, which is exactly how it used to be in Warzone with Verdansk in 2020. The increase in the number of players in a lobby can be a healthy change as it would provide teams and solos with the opportunity to engage in gunfights with opponents more frequently. This may also be a balance change that would compensate for the slower movement speed, ensuring that the map is well populated to keep skirmishes active.

Additionally, popular mechanics, such as shooting during free-fall after dropping from the plane, are making a return. The free fall mechanic was one of the defining features of Warzone that made it possible for players to gain an advantage even before landing. However, it was also quite difficult to land the shots, which helped create a skill gap.

Familiar Infil and Exfil cinematics, along with the old announcer, known as UK Team Leader, are also set to make a comeback. The animations and announcers will provide a variation to the existing cinematics.

Crates, loot, and more

Original Crates return in Warzone (Image via Activision)

The original Supply Boxes are coming back, complete with their iconic audio cue (humming) and recognizable colors from the initial version of Warzone. They will be available in their familiar shades of gray, orange, and the ones marked with yellow.

Floating Loot is also making a return, ensuring that players can easily spot and collect all the items from downed opponents.

Equipment and ammunition will retain their original designs, reminiscent of the earliest version of the game. These include:

Field Upgrades: Munitions Box, Heartbeat Sensor, Deployable Cover, P.D.S. (Decontamination Station), Trophy System, Loadout Drop Marker (Grenade and Crate), Armor Box, Recon Drone.
Killstreaks: UAV, Advanced UAV, Precision Airstrike, Cluster Strike, Bunker Buster.
Equipment: Flash Bang, Smoke Grenade, Concussion Grenade, Decoy Grenade, Snapshot Grenade, Stim, Frag Grenade, Semtex Grenade, C4, Spring Mine, Molotov, Throwing Knife.

Furthermore, the original Armor Satchel from the MW2019 era of Warzone is coming back, along with the Buy Stations' inventory from the original game.

The original Buy Station locations in Verdansk are also being restored. Seasoned players and grinders can take advantage of their map knowledge to jump right back in and play Verdansk in Warzone.

Lethal

Thermite returns to Warzone with Verdansk (Image via Activision)

Thermite is returning as a lethal piece of equipment in Warzone with Verdansk's comeback. Here's a brief description of it:

“Explosive incendiary device that sticks to surfaces. Burns fiercely for a short while after impact and effective against vehicles. Sticks to all surfaces.”

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Contracts

Contracts from the original Warzone with Verdansk will return in Season 3 of Call of Duty:

Bounty
Most Wanted
Scavenger
Recon
Supply Run
Contract Multipliers
Big Game Bounty:
Recon (Train)

Players will be able to experience contracts in their authentic, original form, unlike the altered versions seen over the years.

Public events

Original public events are set to return to Warzone with Verdansk in Season 3. These match-altering incidents can greatly influence the direction of the game. The following events will be making their comeback:

Fire Sale: Expect major discounts at all Buy Stations for most items.
Jail Break: All eliminated players immediately redeploy into the match.
Restock: All Supply Crates on the map close, and the loot is refreshed, substantially increasing the available loot.
Loadout Drop: Additionally, during the second and fifth circle collapses, free loadouts drop from the skies.

Also read: Why Verdansk going back to its roots might just save Warzone

Capture the Flag Gulag Variant

The original Gulag will be back in Verdansk, featuring the Capture the Flag variant, where a flag is placed at the center of the map. The only way to defeat your opponent in the 1v1 showdown is either by capturing the flag or eliminating them.

Other classic variants of the Gulag will also return.

Original vehicles

The following vehicles from Warzone's original Verdansk days are coming back:

'Heli' Helicopter
Cargo Truck (Big Bertha)
LTV
Polaris RZR PRO R 4
ATV

Also read: I played MW19 Verdansk ahead of its return to Warzone

Returning weapons

Kali Sticks return to Warzone wit Verdansk (Image via Activision)

The following weapons will come back to Warzone with Verdansk on April 3, 2025:

HDR
Kilo 141
CR-56 AMAX
Kali Sticks melee
SWAT 5.56 GRAU Conversion Kit

Instead of the Grau returning in full force, it will be made available through a conversion kit. This will allow players to transform the SWAT 5.56 into a weapon resembling the Grau.

Other in-game features

Here are the other features that are coming back:

Original Circle Collapse Pacing
Original Interior and Exterior Ascenders
Train Station Interior Access
Moving Train

These are all the standout features set to return to Warzone with Verdansk's arrival. The developers have committed to delivering a comprehensive revival of the beloved map, ensuring players can recapture the original feel when they drop in.

Overall, the Season 3 patch integrating Verdansk map changes and features in Warzone reboot may be the perfect getaway for veterans who spend countless hours refining their skills. The map will likely be available in a separate tab in the battle royale mode.

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Edited by Rachel Syiemlieh