The Call of Duty: Warzone development team recently unveiled the reasoning behind the faster Time-To-Kill (TTK) rates on the revamped Verdansk map in Season 3. Reintroduced on April 3 to celebrate the game’s fifth anniversary, Verdansk now features a 2025 redesign with updated lighting, quality-of-life improvements, and nostalgic callbacks to the original map.

The Call of Duty: Warzone Season 3 update brought a rebuilt Verdansk, blending classic elements like Buy Stations and Easter eggs with new additions such as Metro Station entrances. Players can dive into 150-player Battle Royale or the new Casual Mode, which pits 28 real players against 120 bots. Contracts and Public Events offer additional rewards, but the most noticeable change? Eliminating opponents feels quicker than ever.

In an interview with IGN, Warzone game director Pete Actipis confirmed the TTK changes were intentional. The goal? To make Verdansk more welcoming for casual players and newcomers by reducing the skill gap. With fewer shots needed to secure a kill, positioning and quick reflexes now outweigh pure accuracy, leveling the playing field.

Actipis emphasized that Raven Software will closely monitor player reactions to TTK adjustments throughout Season 3. While no immediate changes are planned, the team remains open to tweaks based on feedback. He also teased upcoming content, stating Verdansk is "here to stay" with "great surprises" in store.

By speeding up TTK, Call of Duty: Warzone has injected fresh energy into Verdansk, prioritizing fast-paced action and inclusivity. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a rookie dropping in for the first time, Season 3's Verdansk offers a thrilling, ever-evolving battleground.