Unleashing the Epic Finale: Caldera's Last Stand in Call of Duty: Warzone

The shutdown of Warzone Caldera has left a significant impact on fans of Call of Duty: Warzone, who have expressed their disappointment with Activision's decision. Many have questioned why the original app was kept operational if Warzone Caldera was destined to be shut down within a year. This has also sparked concerns about the fate of original Call of Duty: Warzone cosmetics. Despite its divisive reception upon release, some players will genuinely miss the experience of playing on Caldera. The Caldera map was not the most popular addition to the battle royale game, with fans criticizing its camper-friendly environment and unconventional layout due to the volcano's placement in the center. However, opinions did evolve over time, especially with the introduction of redeploy balloons. Additionally, Caldera was known for hosting peculiar events that made it memorable in its own right, warranting a grand finale similar to the one experienced by Verdansk a few years ago.

The Destruction of Caldera Can Lure Fans Back to The Original Warzone One Last Time

It is highly unlikely that Call of Duty: Warzone will host an event to celebrate Caldera and the original game. Many speculate that the reason for removing the old app is to direct attention towards the newer Warzone. However, an event like this would hold great potential for Activision to receive support from the fan base and promote the recently renamed Warzone 2.0.

Taking a different approach from the Destruction of Verdansk, a Destruction of Caldera event could be something special. In the Destruction of Verdansk, the map slowly became infested with Zombies, starting from a crashed ship and spreading to the gulag and the main city. When the map was completely overwhelmed, it was destroyed by an in-game nuke, and players gathered to witness the explosion. Although not everyone enjoyed the event and subsequent downtime, the anticipation leading up to it was undeniably exciting. Activision has the opportunity to create a similar experience with Warzone Caldera.

Before Caldera is destroyed and the servers are permanently shut down, Call of Duty content creators may receive intriguing packages hinting at an upcoming in-game event. Meanwhile, regular players could uncover Easter eggs scattered throughout the battle royale map. On September 21, players would have the opportunity to witness the demise of Caldera, similar to their experience with the destruction of Verdansk a few years ago. However, instead of a traditional nuclear attack, Raven Software could incorporate more creative elements from Caldera's history.

While the previous rendition of Call of Duty: Warzone included Zombies as adversaries to rationalize the bombing of a fictional country, this time, Kaiju could take their place. Although peculiar, the original Call of Duty: Warzone featured a colossal monster battle accompanied by themed cosmetics, pitting King Kong against Godzilla within the Caldera setting. For the Destruction event, these monstrous creatures could make a comeback, intensifying their ferocity and posing a greater threat. Players would be challenged to neutralize them, utilizing a massive explosion triggered by Caldera's volcano instead of a nuclear device.

The Destruction of Caldera could conclude with a captivating visual of a volcanic eruption, much like the animation of a nuke in the Destruction of Verdansk. Following this intense event, gamers would be presented with a screen showcasing Call of Duty's latest season and a compelling prompt to download the new Warzone app. Executed successfully, this event has the potential to reignite the passion of Warzone enthusiasts for the franchise and motivate them to transition into the modern game. Undoubtedly, it would be a far more enjoyable experience compared to a sudden server shutdown on September 21. Call of Duty: Warzone is currently available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.