Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Season 3 Launches Early, Verdansk Returns April 3
Activision confirms Warzone downtime on April 2 ahead of the revamped Verdansk map debut, with free rewards and new gameplay updates.
- Black Ops 6 Season 3 will now launch on April 2, 2025, a day earlier than previously announced, with a 24-hour free trial available to all players.
- Warzone will go offline for 24 hours starting April 2 to prepare for the return of Verdansk on April 3, featuring updated visuals and gameplay improvements.
- Players who access the Warzone menu during the downtime will unlock the Kilo 141 assault rifle for free, alongside other rewards tied to the Return to Verdansk event.
- The revamped Verdansk map will reintroduce floating loot, classic weapons like the HDR sniper rifle, and a movement system designed to resemble the original Warzone experience.
- A new 'Battle Royale Casual' mode with bot opponents will debut, offering a less competitive option for players to practice and enjoy the game.