In an exciting revival for fans, Call of Duty: Warzone is reintroducing the beloved Verdansk battle royale map. To commemorate this event, players can engage in the Return to Verdansk initiative, which offers a range of free rewards, including nostalgic content from the game’s early days.
This event is designed to welcome both newcomers who are exploring Verdansk for the first time and seasoned players who are well-acquainted with its legendary landmarks. Below, we detail the rewards available during the Return to Verdansk event and the methods to unlock them.
Understanding the Return of Verdansk Event in Warzone
The Return to Verdansk event offers players the chance to explore this iconic map while on a quest to discover Hidden Safes. Players can unlock rewards by successfully opening these safes, which are scattered throughout the 12 distinct zones on the map. Each safe can yield a variety of items, including ground loot, unique event rewards, or a special Operator skin, with items selected randomly.
This exciting event can be engaged in through various gameplay modes, including Battle Royale, Battle Royale Casual, and Plunder. Below is a comprehensive list of the 12 zones where players can search for Hidden Safes:
- Dam: Gora Dam, Gora Tunnel, Gora Village, Gora Ridge, Roadside Hamlet
- Military Base: Arklov Peak Military Base, Crash Site, Lozoff Pass, Riverside, Grazna Bridge
- Quarry: Karst River Quarry, Gorengard Lumber Yard, Quarry Offices, Lozoff Pass Village, WHP Camp, Karst Bridge, Rail Tunnel
- Storage Town: Storage Town, Airport (Verdansk International Airport Terminal), Airport (Control Tower Complex)
- Superstore: Atlas Superstore, Airport Maintenance (Hangars)
- Stadium: Verdansk Stadium, BCH TV Station, TV Station Central Plaza, Great Bridge
- Train Station: Verdansk Train Station, Junkyard, Zhokov Boneyard, Graveyard, Torsk Bloc, Kart Racing Track, Barakett Promenade (West)
- Hospital: Verdansk Hospital, Barakett Promenade (East)
- Downtown: Downtown Tavorsk District, West Bridge, Gora Bridge, Tavorsk Bridge
- Hills: Novi Grazna Hills, Tavorsk Park, Styor Memorial, Coast
- Port: City of Verdansk Port, Krovnik Farmland
- Prison: Zordaya Prison Complex
Successful completion of the Return to Verdansk event rewards players with the coveted Kali Sticks melee weapon from Modern Warfare 2019 as a Mastery Reward, obtainable at no cost.
Complete List of Return to Verdansk Event Rewards in Warzone
The Return to Verdansk event presents 12 exciting rewards, each linked to specific zones. Players achieve these rewards by completing various objectives throughout the event. Opening the Hidden Safes in the designated zones grants a randomized opportunity to acquire one of the following rewards:
- Let’s Plan Something! – Loading Screen
- Jarvdinsk Spomenik – Emblem
- Lumberjack Legends – Calling Card
- Deathly Chill Return – Weapon Decal
- With Fries, Please – Weapon Charm
- Breaking News – Calling Card
- The Back Adjustment – Finishing Move
- Love 4 Tha Game – Spray
- Cheering the Squad – Emote
- Double XP Token (45 minutes)
- Shipping to Verdansk – Sticker
- Wheel of Glory – Calling Card
- Trail Blazer – Caine Operator Skin (Special Challenge)
Moreover, both new and returning players will receive automatic rewards. All participants will unlock Operators from Modern Warfare 2019: Domino and Mil-Sim USEF Operators, alongside the iconic Kilo 141 Assault Rifle. Additionally, long-time players will receive exclusive rewards themed around Warzone, including a Parachute, Gun Screen, and Contrails. Players aiming for the Caine’s Trail Blazer Operator Skin must open safes and rely on a bit of luck for their chance to acquire this unique skin.
The Return to Verdansk event begins on April 3, 2025, and concludes on April 15 at 10 AM PT. After the event’s conclusion, players who haven’t yet unlocked the Kali Sticks will find them available in the Armory feature.