Call of Duty: Warzone is just about to start its third season, and has a lot of new content coming along with it like new operators, guns, and a new "Hunt for Adler" event. The season also promises to make some changes to Call of Duty: Warzone's Verdansk map, but popular Call of Duty streamer NICKMERCS says that he isn't going to let his hopes get too high.
Map changes are a big part of seasonal updates for battle royales, and other games in the genre like Apex Legends and Fortnite do really big changes to their maps to make sure that they stay fresh for players as they repeatedly play on them. However, some Call of Duty: Warzone players, with NICKMERCS included, were not satisfied with Season 2's changes.
In a recent video discussing information of what's to come in Season 3, NICKMERCS said that he was hoping for new guns to mix up Call of Duty: Warzone's often frustrating meta, but also said that when it came to map changes he wasn't getting his hopes up. NICKMERCS says that while he's hopeful that the changes will be big, his disappointment with the lackluster changes brought by Season 2 have him guarded against being disappointed yet again.
While developer Raven Software has not released any details on how the map will be updated, rumor has it that the season will see Verdansk going back in time to a Cold War-era rendition of the city. While the map moving to an entirely different time period could bring some big changes to the map, it is unknown if it will be purely aesthetic or if it will bring more meaningful changes with a bigger impact on gameplay. While Call of Duty: Warzone has also been building towards a large nuclear event that could bring huge changes, it is unclear what the event will entail as it's the first of its kind for the game.
Call of Duty: Warzone has been a rollercoaster for many players who have become frustrated with the game's frequently imbalanced meta, constant war with cheaters, and various bugs. While Call of Duty: Warzone's upcoming Season 3 and "Hunt for Adler" event have the potential to reinvigorate the battle royale's player base, only time will tell whether or not it brings enough changes to satisfy its biggest name players like NICKMERCS and Dr Disrespect. Luckily, the new season launches in two days, so fans will not have to wait long to see what new form Verdansk takes.
Call of Duty: Warzone is available on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.