Verdansk is back in Call Of Duty: Warzone Season 3—and this time, it’s not just nostalgia fueling the hype. With the return of the fan-favorite map comes a ton of subtle changes, mysterious Easter eggs, and hidden content that hints at something much bigger happening under the surface. While most players are dropping in for quick wins or grinding battle pass tiers, many have already noticed something strange: graffiti callbacks, red doors, inactive keypads, crushed operators, teddy bears, and more are popping up all over the map.

Season 3 might just be the beginning of a long-term mystery arc inside Warzone, especially with Black Ops 6 dominating the current Call of Duty cycle. As the community digs deeper, it’s becoming clear that the developers are treating this version of Verdansk as more than a battlefield—it’s a living, breathing world packed with secrets waiting to be uncovered.

The return of Verdansk and its OG references

One of the first and most hilarious secrets is located in stairwells throughout Verdansk. You’ll find graffiti that reads “Rose was here,” a tongue-in-cheek callback to the controversial Rose skin from Warzone 1. That skin became infamous for its low visibility in dark areas, creating an unfair advantage that fans widely complained about. The reference is clever, and even more fitting now that a similar Rose-style skin was included with the Blackcell bundle in Season 3.

Head over to Scrapyard in the Boneyard POI, and you’ll see a loadout drop crushing a soldier. It’s a nod to the days when getting flattened by your loadout was a frustrating yet funny part of Warzone 1. The location even includes some loot nearby, although nothing is tied to an actual secret weapon (yet).

Then there’s the teddy bear, which you can find in multiple places across the map. This isn’t just a random placement—it’s a heartfelt reference to a developer’s daughter who sadly passed away, and it originally appeared in the first version of Verdansk. While there’s no interaction with the teddy bear just yet, it wouldn’t be surprising if future updates introduce a small event or cosmetic tied to it.

Nuclear debris, haunting references, and Cold War callbacks

Near Stadium, you’ll find nuclear wreckage, referencing the Verdansk nuke event that took place during Black Ops Cold War. Some believe this event is canon; others say it was just a flashy send-off. Either way, the destroyed nuke adds another layer of mystery, and it’s surrounded by visual clues—like wall calendars marking April 22, the original date of the Warzone nuke event.

Even more interesting are the purple vials found around Quarry, which resemble the Aethereum canisters from Modern Warfare 3 Zombies. But these are a nod to The Haunting of Verdansk mode, where players could collect vials to respawn as humans after becoming zombies. This might signal that a future Haunting event or zombies-themed LTM is on the way, possibly in BO6 Season 6.

Speaking of zombies—head to the Prison area and you’ll find dead zombie models lying near the same docks where the Vodianoy ship first appeared in Verdansk ’84. Back then, this marked the beginning of a limited-time zombie invasion across the map, which eventually led to Verdansk being nuked. These details might be nothing more than fan service, but given how much content is layered into this season, it could be foreshadowing.

Red doors and inactive bunkers hint at future events

Another classic feature from Warzone 1 is back: red doors. Players have discovered these in areas like Quarry, but they’re currently inactive. In Cold War, red doors were portals to hidden rooms full of high-tier loot, often tied to in-game quests. Leaks suggest these will be activated later in Season 3.

What’s even more suspicious are the inactive keypads found on bunkers and locked shacks around the map. When approached, they show a message stating the keypad is currently inactive. This is different from being completely non-functional—it means the feature is in the game but simply disabled until a trigger event.

In Warzone 1, unlocking these bunkers required deciphering audio messages, translating codes, and completing specific steps in the right sequence. We may be going to see this kind of multi-step quest return. DK Dynamite even theorized in his recent video that this could be tied to an eventual Black Ops 7 reveal, echoing how Cold War was teased through Warzone via Pawn Takes Pawn bunkers.

Stadium and train station opening soon?

Several prominent POIs on the map remain inaccessible at the moment—including Stadium and Train Station. Stadium is currently sealed, but it’s already been leaked that it will open in an upcoming update. The same goes for Train Station, which is expected to bring back subway fast travel—another mechanic from Warzone 1.

Both locations were heavily tied to Easter eggs and secret missions back in the day. The return of these elements suggests Activision may once again tie map updates to challenges that offer cosmetic rewards, exclusive blueprints, or even animated camos.

If they follow the path of last year’s Fortune’s Keep, we may see ongoing map evolution, where secrets are slowly revealed throughout the season, instead of all at once. Your search for COD news, leaks, updates, and guides ends as you can find out everything about COD here at CODIntel.

What rewards can we expect from future Easter eggs?

So far, these hidden references and items don’t offer actual unlocks—but that’s likely to change. Players are already asking for more meaningful rewards for completing map-based quests. That means:

  • Universal camos like Damascus
  • Event-based animated camos
  • Limited operator skins
  • Exclusive blueprints
  • Rare calling cards and emblems

With so much content already teased, it’s not unrealistic to expect that these Easter eggs could turn into time-limited challenge events with real in-game rewards. Let’s just hope the devs avoid making these quests as tedious or underwhelming as last year’s Area 99 nuke event, which many players felt wasn’t worth the grind.

FAQ about Warzone Season 3 Easter eggs in Verdansk

Are the red doors active in Verdansk right now?

No, not yet. They’ve been spotted but are expected to activate later in Season 3.

What’s the purpose of the teddy bear?

It’s a tribute to a developer’s daughter and was part of the original Verdansk as well.

Will the bunkers open up this season?

Most likely. Their inactive keypads suggest they’re part of a planned event or quest.

Are the purple vials part of a zombie mode?

Not yet. They’re references to The Haunting mode but could tie into a future event.

When will the Stadium and Train Station open?

Leaked content points to them opening in Season 3 Reloaded or later this season.

Call of Duty: Warzone is back to playing the long game with its storytelling and secret content. Whether you’re into lore, challenges, or just want bragging rights for being the first to complete an Easter egg, this season has more to offer than meets the eye. Keep your eyes open—Verdansk isn’t done surprising us yet.