The future of Warzone recently came into focus at Call of Duty Next, and the feedback has been mixed at best. Players are eager for fresh content, yet what was unveiled seems to fall short.
Later this year, a new map named Haven’s Hollow will be added to Warzone as part of season one for Black Ops 7. However, it’s a Resurgence map, which disappoints many, especially those who prefer traditional battle royale gameplay. To complicate things further, this release won’t even be available at the BO7 launch.
Warzone has become synonymous with the battle royale genre, yet it seems that Verdansk will remain the primary map for the foreseeable future. Social media sentiment indicates that most dedicated players are far from thrilled about being stuck on one map, despite the nostalgic longing for Verdansk’s return over the years.
Initially, players anticipated the Avalon map—housing the BO7 Endgame campaign and various multiplayer maps—to be the next big addition to the battle royale scene. However, with Verdansk’s recent reintroduction, Avalon may be sidelined for a while, reflecting Activision’s tendency to limit the availability of battle royale maps.
For me, the nostalgia of Verdansk faded quickly. I suspect that many fellow gamers feel the same way after its April launch. Being restricted to a single map diminishes the overall Warzone experience, and it appears that this limitation isn’t changing anytime soon.
On a positive note, Call of Duty benefits from a yearly release schedule that continually introduces new multiplayer and Zombies experiences, generating revenue and keeping players engaged. However, for Warzone, I think I’ll take a step back and observe from a distance until significant updates drop, particularly during season one of BO7, when Verdansk is set for some Points of Interest updates.
Take your first look at the Points of Interest across Haven’s Hollow, and gear up for its arrival as part of Season 1 of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 pic.twitter.com/o9ZClYBgXs
— Call of Duty (@CallofDuty) September 30, 2025
This situation is further complicated by friends’ reluctance to jump back into a game that feels stale. Casual and hardcore gamers alike show little interest in revisiting an old map devoid of substantial updates. As things currently stand, I doubt I’ll be dropping in much anytime soon.
What are the key changes expected in the new Warzone map, Haven’s Hollow?
Haven’s Hollow introduces new Points of Interest and will focus on Resurgence gameplay, which emphasizes respawns, contrasting traditional elimination styles.
Will Verdansk receive any updates alongside the new map?
Yes, Verdansk is expected to get some Points of Interest updates in season one of Black Ops 7, which aims to revitalize player interest.
How long do players typically stay interested in a single Warzone map?
Player interest can wane significantly within a few months, especially when no new features or content are added to refresh the gameplay experience.
Are there any additional maps in development for Warzone?
Currently, there’s no clear information indicating that Activision plans to introduce more than one battle royale map simultaneously, focusing primarily on the existing offerings.
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