Unleashing Urzikstan: Warzone's Next Evolution - Release Date, Map Changes, and Game-Defining Features Revealed!

Unveiled during the October Call of Duty: NEXT event, Urzikstan emerges as the highly anticipated Battle Royale map set to invigorate Warzone. According to insights from early-access testers, this new Drop Zone holds the potential to recapture the short-lived thrill of the original Verdansk map.While developers have kept details shrouded in secrecy, the official announcement confirms that Urzikstan will make its Warzone debut shortly after the global launch of Modern Warfare on November 10.

When Can You Experience Warzone's New Map? (Urzikstan Release Time)

As part of Warzone's seasonal reset, the Urzikstan map is scheduled for release on December 6. Players can access the free update at 9 AM PT, coinciding with the launch of Season 1 for Modern Warfare 3.

Here's the release schedule for the new Warzone map across different time zones:

• Pacific Time (PT): 9:00 AM
• Mountain Time (MT): 10:00 AM
• Central Time (CT): 11:00 AM
• Eastern Time (ET): 12:00 PM (noon)
• Greenwich Mean Time (GMT/UTC): 5:00 PM
• Central European Time (CET): 6:00 PM
• Eastern European Time (EET): 7:00 PM
• Indian Standard Time (IST): 10:30 PM (on December 6)
• China Standard Time (CST): 1:00 AM (on December 7)
• Japan Standard Time (JST): 2:00 AM (on December 7)
• Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST): 2:00 AM (on December 7)

How Does Urzikstan Differ from Previous Maps?

Urzikstan introduces a Soviet-inspired design with enhanced movement features, including horizontal zip lines, accessible vehicles, and denser city structures for swifter navigation.

Key changes in this new Drop Zone include player-controlled trains, access to an underground secret area, and classic 1v1 Gulag matches without juggernauts.

Additional alterations include:

Easier-to-Locate Contracts:

Introducing a new item called the Laptop to assist players in finding contracts.

Faster Circle-Pacing:

Urzikstan's density allows for more dynamic gas circles, amplifying overall action.

Enhanced Gulag Experience:

Gulag now features ascenders and Public Events, with a zipline enabling player exits. Events like Cash Grab reward survivors with extra money.

Urzikstan in Plunder Mode:

While available in Plunder Mode, players can also explore Vondel and Ashika Island in Battle Royale and Resurgence Modes.

New Points of Interest in Urzikstan

With 11 Points of Interest (POIs), Urzikstan stands as one of Warzone's largest maps. Notable locations include Zaravan City, Sorokin Industries, Popov Power, Shahin Manor, Low Town, Old Town, Orlov Military Base, Quadri Shopping Center, and Urzikstan Cargo. Some POIs, such as Orlov Military Base, have a nostalgic connection to previous CoD games, particularly the Countdown map from Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare.