Verdansk returns with Hudson and new weapons in Warzone Season 3 ⇒ CODIntel

Season 3 of Call Of Duty Warzone is set to launch with major updates, including the long-awaited return of Verdansk, several new and returning operators like Jason Hudson and Mace, and a lineup of powerful DLC weapons in the battle pass. While some fans are excited about the nostalgic theme, others are disappointed by weak daily login rewards ahead of the season’s full release. Here’s everything confirmed so far.

All confirmed Warzone Season 3 battle pass operators and weapons

Season 3 of Call of Duty Warzone is about to shake up the battlefield, and the leaks, teasers, and official key art are finally lining up to show what’s coming. A new wave of operators, fan-favorite DLC weapons, and the iconic Verdansk map are all making their return, while the Season 3 battle pass looks packed with nostalgia and some surprising omissions.

As revealed in recent in-game updates and marketing material, Activision is officially bringing Verdansk back starting April 3rd. Alongside this, players can expect new Operator skins, previously leaked characters, and at least three confirmed DLC weapons included in the battle pass. However, players aren’t exactly thrilled with the daily login rewards leading up to this major content drop.

Players call daily login rewards the worst in recent memory

Season 3’s countdown has already begun with a live daily login reward event in-game. Players logging in each day will unlock up to seven different rewards including XP tokens, a calling card, a sticker, and a weapon charm. Here’s the full breakdown of the login rewards:

Day 1: 1-hour Double XP Token

Day 2: “Making Enemy” Spray

Day 3: 1-hour Double Weapon XP Token

Day 4: “Refined Gentleman” Calling Card

Day 5: 1-hour Double Battle Pass XP Token

Day 6: “Smooth” Sticker

Day 7: “Assassin’s Charm” Weapon Charm

Compared to previous reward events, fans are calling these “some of the worst ever” due to the lack of valuable content. During the Modern Warfare cycle, free blueprints, operator skins, and camos were common. Now, with no weapon blueprints or meaningful cosmetics in sight, the reaction has been overwhelmingly negative.

Many players are holding out hope that these rewards aren’t part of the official 5th-anniversary celebration and that a separate, more exciting bundle will be added when Season 3 goes live.

Verdansk confirmed for Warzone’s Season 3 return

The biggest news is the return of Verdansk, confirmed through new cinematic teasers and promotional artwork. In the updated key art, the classic Warzone map is clearly shown in the background with helicopters flying, operators dropping, and even chaotic explosions lighting up the skyline. It’s a throwback to the early Warzone days, and the visuals feel heavily inspired by the 2020 launch artwork.

The confirmed return date for Verdansk is April 3rd, making it the central theme of Season 3. Interestingly, some locations in the promo art don’t match the original map—hinting at a remix or modified version designed just for nostalgia.

Learn more about Verdansk’s returns with Hudson and new weapons in Warzone Season 3 from Tridzo on YouTube.

Ghost, Mace, and Hudson lead the Season 3 operator lineup

Front and center in the Season 3 key art are three major operators: Ghost, Mace, and Jason Hudson. Each of these characters appears in newly updated or unreleased skins, indicating they’ll be core unlocks in the battle pass.

Ghost (Jeans variant): A familiar version of Ghost that already exists in-game, but is featured for nostalgic value.

Mace (Modern warfare 3 version): This isn’t the same Mace from MW2. The new version features a fresh, bright-green accented mask and a slightly different tactical outfit.

Jason Hudson: Making his first in-game appearance in this new skin, Hudson is expected to be the “face” of Season 3. Dressed in tactical gear with a beanie and sunglasses, this version of Hudson hasn’t appeared before, even in the Cold War.

New DLC weapons confirmed in the battle pass

Three weapons are already confirmed for Season 3’s battle pass based on the characters seen holding them in the key art:

AAX: Shown with Ghost

HDR Sniper Rifle: Held by Mace

Kilo Assault Rifle: Seen with another operator in the background

These match previous leaks, and it’s standard for weapons shown in key artwork to be included in the battle pass. That makes three out of four leaked DLC weapons now confirmed.

However, the Grau has not yet appeared in any promotional content and is unlikely to launch with the initial battle pass. According to insider @TheGhostOfHope, it may instead arrive in the Season 3 Reloaded update or even in Season 4. This would align with Activision’s usual pattern of spreading out major content releases over the course of a season.

Domino, Roze, and Adler status update

Another confirmed operator for Season 3 is Domino, originally from Modern Warfare 2019. While not pictured in the key art, she was seen in the Verdansk teaser trailer and is expected to be unlockable during the season—likely through the battle pass or in-store bundles.

But Roze and Adler, both previously leaked, are notably absent from the battle pass artwork. Adler was shown in the outro cinematic but may not be available until a future season. Roze’s absence could suggest she’s being saved as a secret tier 100 reward or will feature in separate event content.

More operator variants expected throughout Season 3

In addition to the headline operators, existing characters like Bayan and Marshall are expected to receive new skin variants during Season 3. Both are visible in the key art, suggesting minor updates or new cosmetics will be added for them through the battle pass or bundles.

The operator known as Black was also teased earlier but has not yet appeared in any confirmed content. With Season 3 just around the corner, more updates are expected from Activision to fill in the gaps.

For full confirmation of the details mentioned above, check out this video breakdown from Chisel on YouTube, which highlights every confirmed element revealed so far.