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Verdansk Boosts Warzone, Developers Confirm Its Permanence

By AidenMay 04,2025

Verdansk is undeniably revitalizing Call of Duty: Warzone, and its timing couldn't be more perfect. The online community had previously labeled Activision's battle royale, now in its fifth year, as "cooked." However, the nostalgia-driven return of Verdansk has shifted opinions dramatically, with the internet now proclaiming Warzone as "back." Despite the dramatic event where Activision nuked Verdansk, it seems this hasn't dampened the enthusiasm. Both lapsed players, who cherish Warzone as their lockdown game, and dedicated fans who have remained through the game's evolution over the past five years, agree that Warzone is more enjoyable now than at any point since its explosive launch in 2020.

This return to the core gameplay experience was a strategic move by developers Raven and Beenox. Pete Actipis, the game director at Raven, and Etienne Pouliot, the creative director at Beenox, spearheaded this multi-studio project to rejuvenate Warzone. In an extensive interview with IGN, they delve into the process of reviving the game, the triumph of Verdansk's Casual mode, and whether they considered restricting operator skins to mil-sim styles to recapture the essence of 2020. They also address the pivotal question on everyone's mind: is Verdansk here to stay?

Read on to discover more about their insights and plans for the future of Warzone.

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