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Return to Verdansk Event Rewards

The Call of Duty universe welcomes the return of Verdansk, the original Battle Royale map, in Season 3. This highly anticipated event, known as „Return to Verdansk,“ is part of Black Ops 6 and promises to captivate players with 20 exclusive rewards. The updated map combines beloved elements from its initial release with newly introduced features and gameplay modes, ensuring a fresh yet familiar experience for all players.

Reflecting a meticulous reconstruction, Verdansk now incorporates various quality-of-life enhancements that elevate the overall gaming experience. As players prepare for its reopening, they can expect a blend of nostalgia and innovation. Scheduled to launch on April 3, 2025, Verdansk's update coincides with the start of Black Ops 6 Season 3 on April 2, marking an exciting milestone for the Call of Duty community.

Collect Up to 20 Complimentary Rewards in the Return to Verdansk Event

Reuniting with your team in the „Return to Verdansk“ event allows players to revisit well-known areas on the map. The event includes a range of challenges set in 12 specific zones, each offering unique prizes upon successful completion. By venturing into these zones, players can find and unlock secret safes containing event-exclusive rewards, including a unique operator skin. This adds excitement and an element of surprise to the experience.

Unlock Six Immediate Prizes When Entering Call of Duty Warzone

Participants obtain six automatic prizes, including the Kilo 141 Assault Rifle and operators Domino and Mil-Sim USEF. These operators, derived from Modern Warfare 2019, are available solely within the Call of Duty: Warzone Operators Menu for this event. Players who missed leveling up the Kilo 141 previously can now equip the weapon. It's important to note that these operators are not accessible in Black Ops 6 Multiplayer or Zombies modes.

Special Unlocks for Long-time Players of Call of Duty Warzone

Veteran players of Call of Duty Warzone can access three special rewards as a recognition of their past participation. Eligible players, identified by their Activision ID, receive the „Blue Legacy“ Contrail„Coming Home“ Parachute, and „Like We Never Left“ Gunscreen. These items are equipped via the Barracks Menu, offered exclusively to those who engaged with the original Verdansk or Verdansk '84 map.

Actions to Take When the Verdansk Event Begins

When the event kicks off, participants should be ready to dive into all areas of Verdansk. There are three main game modes available, including:

  • Battle Royale
  • Battle Royale Casual
  • Plunder

Participants and their teams should strategize on which zones to explore, seeking out hidden safes. These safes contain valuable rewards, and there are multiple safes in each zone. A safe can be accessed only once per match, and its opening sets off an explosive signal that alerts rival teams.

Unique Rewards for the Verdansk Event

Opening a hidden safe can result in several types of rewards:

  • Supply Loot: Offers various items but no unique prize.
  • Zone Reward: Contains a special event reward specific to the zone, distributed to each team member.
  • Special Mystery Reward

The event allows players to collect 12 unique rewards, each linked to a specific zone:

  • Loading Screen: „Let’s Plan Something!“
  • Emblem: „Jarvdinsk Spomenik“
  • Calling Card: „Lumberjack Legends“
  • Weapon Decal: „Deathly Chill Return“
  • Weapon Charm: „With Fries, Please“
  • Calling Card: „Breaking News“
  • Finishing Move: „The Back Adjustment“
  • Spray: „Love 4 Tha Game“
  • Emote: „Cheering the Squad“
  • Token: Double XP Token (45 minutes)
  • Sticker: „Shipping to Verdansk“
  • Calling Card: „Wheel of Glory“

Securing Additional Rewards from Verdansk

When players successfully gather all 12 rewards, they unlock the Kali Sticks, a melee weapon first seen in Modern Warfare 2019 Season 04. These dual batons offer close-quarters combat advantages. There's an additional opportunity to earn the exclusive „Trail Blazer“ Operator Skin for Caine by continuing successful safe openings in the event zones. Emphasizing strategic exploration and teamwork will maximize the potential for capturing these coveted rewards.

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