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Activision has given fans a sneak peek at the nextCall of Duty: Warzonemap, which is now confirmed to be called Area 99. Details surrounding the upcoming map are sparse, but the studio has announced that a full reveal forCall of Duty: Warzone’s Area 99 map will take place at COD Next on August 28.
Following thereveal ofCall of Duty: Black Ops 6earlier this year, the upcoming COD Next event is set to showcase plenty of details surrounding the upcoming shooter and its integration withCall of Duty: Warzone. According to Activision, developers from both Treyarch Studios and Raven Software will be present for the event to provide a deep dive into the game’s new omnidirectional movement system, provide a full reveal ofBlack Ops 6’s second Zombies map, and even give fans a detailed look at the newly revealedWarzonemap known as Area 99.
On August 22, the officialCall of DutyInstagram accountgave players a glimpse at the nextWarzonemap, Area 99. Although there’s only one official image of the map so far, Activision also confirmed that live gameplay of Area 99 will be premiered at COD Next, as well as a deep dive into the map’s new features with Raven Software. While rumors continue to circulate aboutVerdansk’s return toWarzone, Area 99 looks set to make its debut before the return of the fan-favorite map.
Area 99 Confirmed As Next Call of Duty: Warzone Map
Although Activision is yet to confirm whether or not Area 99 will be abrand-new battle royale map forWarzoneor a smaller Resurgence map similar to the likes of Rebirth Island and Fortune’s Keep, prominentCall of Dutyleaker and insiderTheGhostOfHopetook to Twitter shortly after Area 99’s reveal and claimed that it will be a new Resurgence map and not a large-scale battle royale map. The leaker also noted that Urzikstan will remain in rotation with season one ofBlack Ops 6but will feature some new quality-of-life updates to keep the map feeling fresh.
While die-hardWarzoneplayers will need to wait until later this year to go hands-on with the new Resurgence map, multiplayer fans will be able to jump into thefirstBlack Ops 6beta weekendon August 30 and check out the game’s new omnidirectional movement system, maps, weapons, and much more. Players who pre-order will be able to jump in on the very first weekend, but for those who would rather test out the new shooter before pre-ordering, an open beta will take place from September 6.
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Welcome to Call of Duty®: Warzone™, the massive free-to-play combat arena which now features Urzikstan, Rebirth Island and Fortune’s Keep.Turn the Heat UpPrepare to take the battle to a new metropolis in the all-new Urzikstan map, the new big Battle Royale map. Jump in to celebrate the epic return of Rebirth Island and Fortune’s Keep, two Resurgence maps that are sure to excite veterans and newcomers alike.Loot For RewardsDiscover supply boxes and complete contracts to build your arsenal and gain a tactical advantage.A Game Pass Core subscription is not required to play Call of Duty®: Warzone™. All other online modes still require Game Pass Core.A mobile phone number may be required to be linked to your Activision account to play Call of Duty®: Warzone™.
