Summary
- Floating loot is returning to Call of Duty: Warzone with the Verdansk comeback on April 3rd, 2025.
- The return of floating loot aims to recreate the original gameplay experience with a familiar feel.
- Players see the floating loot system as faster and more convenient compared to the backpack system.
Call of Duty: Warzone has confirmed that floating loot will return with Verdansk’s comeback as the main battle royale map for the game. This announcement follows reports that Call of Duty: Warzone is making key adjustments to restore the gameplay experience of its original version, allowing most players to revisit the iconic battle royale map with a familiar and nostalgic feel.
Loot mechanics in Warzone have evolved based on the development team’s approach. Floating loot was the standard in the original iteration of the Call of Duty battle royale, however, the game later transitioned to a backpack system, drastically changing the mechanics, strategies, and overall match flow. Since then, many players have called for the return of floating loot, seeing it as a faster and more convenient system for Activision’s free-to-play title.
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A post on the official Call of Duty Twitter account has confirmed the return of floating loot, which will launch alongside Verdansk in the Warzone Season 3 update on April 3, 2025. The post includes the caption “Just how we remember it,” accompanied by a teary-eyed emoji, evoking nostalgia for the original battle royale loot system.
More Original Call of Duty: Warzone Features Could Return Alongside Floating Loot
Before the official confirmation, reputable Call of Duty leaker TheGhostOfHope hinted at the return of floating loot in Warzone. This, along with other reports suggesting that Activision aims to make Verdansk’s comeback in Warzone a massive success, aligns with efforts to revive the game following a significant player drop in recent months. The return of floating loot is just one of several classic features set to make a comeback. Other returning content includes fan-favorite weapons like the CR-56 AMAX and Kilo 141, as well as bunkers and other original Warzone elements, aiming to recreate the version of the game many players fondly remember.
The floating loot system enhances efficiency in matches by allowing players to quickly spot and collect essential equipment without navigating menus or sorting through cluttered gear. This streamlined approach contrasts with the backpack system in Warzone 2, which enabled players to stockpile valuable items – such as killstreaks and self-revives – making survival in battle royale mode significantly easier. The floating loot system plays a crucial role in recreating Verdansk’s original feel, closely resembling how many players remember the game’s experience. With its official return confirmed, many expect Call of Duty to introduce additional content and classic gameplay features to make Verdansk’s comeback a truly nostalgic experience.
First-Person Shooter
Battle Royale
- Released
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March 10, 2020
- ESRB
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M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Strong Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Drugs, Violence