Call Of Duty fans are gearing up for Season 3, set to launch on March 20th, and recent leaks have revealed some unexpected surprises. Not only is Verdansk returning, but three operators have been discovered in the game files: Jason Hudson, Roze, and Mace. These additions have sparked major discussions among the community, especially since two of these characters have no connection to Black Ops 6’s timeline, while the third is canonically dead.

Verdansk Returns in Call of Duty Season 3

The highlight of Season 3 is undoubtedly the return of Verdansk, the fan-favorite Warzone map. Call of Duty developers have been teasing this update for months, and now, it’s finally happening. Verdansk was originally removed in Warzone Pacific, but its return signals a major shift for Warzone’s player base.

Many players who left the game years ago are expected to return just for Verdansk, making this one of the most significant updates in recent Call of Duty history. The developers have reportedly spent months preparing for this launch, even prioritizing bug fixes over new content in Season 2 Reloaded to ensure Season 3 is as polished as possible.

According to leaks from credible sources, Verdansk will not just be dropped into Warzone without context. Instead, the entire season’s theme will reportedly be tied to Verdansk’s return, possibly through a throwback storyline or major event.

Jason Hudson’s Return Breaks Call of Duty Lore

Perhaps the most confusing leak is the return of Jason Hudson as a playable Black Ops 6 operator.

For those unfamiliar with the Black Ops storyline, Hudson was killed off shortly after Black Ops 2 by Raul Menendez. His death was not ambiguous or left open-ended—it was confirmed and final. Additionally, with Black Ops 6 set in the 1990s, Hudson wouldn’t even be alive in the timeline of the game.

This has led to speculation that Season 3 might be a flashback season, bringing back past characters in a non-canon event. Call of Duty has done similar things before—for example, Soap MacTavish was made a key operator in MW3’s multiplayer, even though he died in the campaign.

If Season 3 follows a similar pattern, it could mean more nostalgic content and throwback operators making a return, potentially including Alex Mason and other classic Black Ops characters.

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Roze Joins Black Ops 6, But Does It Make Sense?

Another unexpected addition is Roze, a popular Modern Warfare operator.

Roze first appeared in Modern warfare (2019), quickly becoming a fan-favorite due to her stealthy all-black skin. However, her return in Black Ops 6 makes zero sense from a timeline perspective.

Modern Warfare 2019 was set in the present day, where Roze was already in her 30s. Since Black Ops 6 takes place in the 1990s, Roze would be around 9 or 10 years old at this point, making her addition as a BO6 operator completely unrealistic.

Beyond lore issues, Roze’s inclusion has also raised concerns about Activision’s monetization strategy. Roze was previously sold as a paid operator in MW 2019, then re-released in MW2, and carried forward into MW3. Now, she appears to be sold again in Black Ops 6, forcing players to rebuy the same operator for the third time.

Mace Rounds Out the Leaked Operators

The third leaked operator is Mace, another Modern Warfare character making his way into Black Ops 6.

Mace, like Roze, was first introduced in MW 2019, later returning in MW2, and now once again appearing in BO6. While he is a fan-favorite, his inclusion further supports the theory that Season 3 is not following the traditional Black Ops storyline and may be focusing on non-canon, throwback content.

How Will These Operators Be Unlocked?

At this point, Call of Duty has not confirmed how Hudson, Roze, and Mace will be made available, but there are a few possibilities:

  • Store Bundles – Players may have to purchase each operator individually in the in-game store.
  • Battle Pass Unlocks – They could be included as reward tiers in the Season 3 Battle Pass.
  • Limited-Time Event Unlocks – Some speculation suggests they could be part of a 5-year Warzone Anniversary event, potentially unlocking them through in-game challenges.

Another possible scenario is that Roze may be a skin variant tied to her existing operator in Warzone, allowing players to use her in both Black Ops 6 and MW3 without needing to repurchase her separately.

Season 3 Could Have a Huge Marketing Push

With Verdansk’s return and the 5-year Warzone anniversary, it’s expected that Activision will go all-in on marketing Season 3.

Typically, Call of Duty seasons receive trailers and promotional content just before launch, but this time, marketing efforts may begin much earlier. With so much hype surrounding Verdansk, Activision will likely try to bring back as many players as possible with early teasers, in-game events, and massive promotional campaigns.

Season 3 is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated updates in Warzone history, with the return of Verdansk and unexpected operator additions like Hudson, Roze, and Mace. While these characters may not make sense from a lore perspective, their inclusion suggests that Activision is leaning heavily into nostalgia for this update.

As we get closer to the March 20th launch date, more details are expected to be revealed, including official trailers, gameplay previews, and additional surprises.

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