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Call of Duty: Warzonepublisher Activision has announced that the popular Battle Royale title will feature a downgraded version of Urzikstan with the release of Season 1 on November 14. While fans were already disappointed that there would be no new large map forCall of Duty: WarzoneSeason 1, the studio has even more bad news for the community as Urzikstan will be reverted to its original form, as seen in the early days ofCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.
With less than one week to go until its release, Activision recently revealed thefull roadmap forBlack Ops 6andWarzoneSeason 1. From a new Resurgence map to a plethora of new multiplayer maps, weapons, modes, and more, there’s plenty to look forward to as Treyarch gears up to integrate its latest shooter with the popular free-to-play Battle Royale,Warzone. Not only will players get to take all of their leveled-up weapons and operators intoWarzone, but they’ll also be able to check out some pretty major gameplay updates, including a new inventory system, updated interface, and, of course, the integration of omnimovement.
Call of Duty: Warzone’s Urzikstan Map Will Be Downgraded for Season 1
While there’s plenty of new content coming toWarzoneon November 14 with Season 1, fans have been left disappointed after Activision revealed that Urzikstan would be getting a downgrade. In a newblog poston theCall of Dutywebsite, the studio said that the large-scale Battle Royale map featured in Season 1 is the one fans remember from the earlier seasons ofModern Warfare 3. This means Popov Power planet will still be intact, no bunkers will be accessible, and the much-loved Atlas Superstore will be completely missing.
With no new large-scale map set to release until the return of Verdansk in 2025, this news is going to be massively disappointing for players. However, Activision says there’s a good reason for it. According to the publisher, Urzikstan’s sudden downgrade is due to the integration ofBlack Ops 6’s new omnidirectional movement system. While the details were vague, Activision said development work to integrate omnimovement and otherBlack Ops 6innovations was “highly involved.”
It’s currently unclear how long fans will be playing on this older version of Urzikstan, but the good news is there are only a few months left to go until thereturn of fan-favoriteWarzonemap Verdansk. As revealed duringCall of Duty: Next back in August, the very firstWarzonemap will be returning to the game in Spring 2025.
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Welcome to Call of Duty®: Warzone™, the massive free-to-play combat arena which now features Urzikstan, Rebirth Island and Fortune’s Keep.Turn the Heat UpPrepare to take the battle to a new metropolis in the all-new Urzikstan map, the new big Battle Royale map. Jump in to celebrate the epic return of Rebirth Island and Fortune’s Keep, two Resurgence maps that are sure to excite veterans and newcomers alike.Loot For RewardsDiscover supply boxes and complete contracts to build your arsenal and gain a tactical advantage.A Game Pass Core subscription is not required to play Call of Duty®: Warzone™. All other online modes still require Game Pass Core.A mobile phone number may be required to be linked to your Activision account to play Call of Duty®: Warzone™.
