Epic Showdown: Modern Warfare 3 Unleashes an Explosive Revival of Verdansk

Highlights

The new trailer for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 features requested Warzone map locations, exciting fans.

Makarov's return in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 has been confirmed, heightening the excitement among fans.

Rumors are circulating about the possibility of Verdansk, the beloved map from the original Call of Duty: Warzone, making a reappearance in Modern Warfare 3.

The announcement trailer for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 featuring the return of Makarov has excited fans for a unique reason. The video showcases locations from a Warzone map that players have long been requesting. Over the years, accidental revelations and player discoveries have become a common occurrence in the beloved first-person shooter franchise. These instances have given rise to numerous unconfirmed mysteries that eventually became integral to the game's narrative, like Bunker 11 in Call of Duty: Warzone.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 serves as the third installment in the rebooted Modern Warfare subseries, building upon the storyline established in 2019's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and its sequel, Modern Warfare 2. While Modern Warfare 2 concluded the campaign's antagonist, subsequent cutscenes and developments in Warzone's seasonal stories have hinted at a more significant impending threat. The conclusion of the Atomgrad Raid storyline in Call of Duty has also alluded to a dangerous adversary emerging. Amidst months of rumors and unverified leaks, Activision has finally confirmed the release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.

Just 24 hours after the initial announcement, the publisher officially declared Makarov as the primary threat in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. They also hinted at an upcoming trailer to introduce the antagonist. The highly-anticipated Makarov Reveal Trailer offered glimpses of the campaign, with Captain Price shedding light on Makarov's objectives. Keen-eyed fans noticed familiar locations in this short cinematic. Screenshots shared on Twitter by WZStatsGG revealed that various areas from Call of Duty: Warzone's Verdansk map were featured, specifically the outskirts of the infamous Zordaya Prison Complex and both the exterior and underground parking lot of Verdansk Stadium. The trailer also showcased other locations such as a burning airplane wreckage and a frozen body of water, although there were no distinct features linking them to Verdansk, despite the map having similar points of interest.

Although there is no official confirmation of Verdansk's return, fans continue to speculate about the potential changes and enhancements made to Call of Duty: Warzone's most iconic map. Al Mazrah was initially introduced as the featured battle royale map for Warzone in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, which was later expanded with Ashika Island and Vondel. However, due to persistent issues with map design and balance, the community's demand for the return of Verdansk to Call of Duty: Warzone remains unwavering.

If it is indeed true that Verdansk will be arriving, it couldn't be happening at a better time. The original Call of Duty: Warzone is scheduled to shut down on September 21, just a few months before the release of Modern Warfare 3. With a revamped layout and significant updates to the gameplay area, this iconic battle royale map can play a more prominent role in the storyline of the new game. Not only that, but it will also enhance the longevity of the current Warzone experience. November 10 marks the official launch date for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.