“Call of Duty Warzone 1” Caldera server shuts down
Call of Duty: Warzone was released on April 18, 2020, and quickly became one of the most popular battle royale games. Its launch coincided with the global lockdown, leading to a surge in its player base.
One factor in its broad appeal is its cross-platform functionality, allowing players on different platforms to join forces. The second part of the game was rebranded and dropped the number “2” in favor of the name “Warzone”.
Recently, Activision posted an announcement on its official Twitter account regarding the upcoming shutdown of the game’s servers. Alongside this news, they also provided information on the fate and progression of cosmetics that players own.
Is “Battlefield 1” off the air?
Yes, Battlefield 1 is shutting down. Warzone Caldera is scheduled to cease operations on September 21, 2023, resulting in the shutdown of all servers. As a result, players will no longer be able to access certain maps including Crater, as well as previously available maps such as Rebirth Island, Verdansk, and Castle of Fortune. The decision has been confirmed by Activision Blizzard.
There are rumors that the upcoming game in the Call of Duty series will be Modern Warfare 3. If these rumors are true, the game is expected to continue the storyline of Task Force 141, with Makarov serving as the main villain.
The publisher appears to have chosen to discontinue one of its battle royale games before a new one is released, aiming to boost sales and increase the popularity of the upcoming game.
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Will Warzone 1 servers return?
“Call of Duty” confirmed that “Warzone 1” (also known as “Warzone Caldera”) will officially end operations on September 21, 2023. This particular game, which features the Pacific map, will no longer be accessible after the above date.
The developer has guaranteed that all online services related to Warzone Caldera, including gameplay, progression, and inventory, will cease on the specified date.
If players have earned skins from Modern Warfare (2019), Black Ops Cold War, or Vanguard, these skins will only be available in the respective games.
Notably, these changes will not affect existing Warzone gameplay, ensuring uninterrupted gameplay, inventory, and player progress. The decision to shut down the Warzone Caldera servers is due to the development team’s focus on future Warzone content, including the ongoing Warzone 2 game. Information about the return of Warzone 1 servers is still unclear.
Additionally, Call of Duty is taking the upcoming release of Warzone Mobile very seriously. The mobile version will introduce a shared battle pass system and enable cross-progression to enhance the gaming experience.
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Caldera is an island map in Call of Duty: Vanguard, launched in December 2021 as part of the game’s first season after launch. It replaces Verdansk as the main map for Battle Royale and Plunder modes.
Set during World War II, Crater presents players with a diverse landscape, including dense forests, intricate cave systems, and vast expanses of water. Its unique design adds a fresh and immersive experience to the game.
Following the release of its successor, Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0, Caldera remains the only playable map in the original Warzone. Players can continue to engage in intense battles and thrilling encounters on this World War II-style island, showing off their skills and adapting to the challenges presented by various terrains.
The map’s unique features, such as lush foliage and water, bring dynamic and strategic gameplay to Warzone fans.
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Call of Duty: Warzone is a popular free-to-play battle royale video game developed by Raven Software and Infinity Ward and published by Activision. It was originally released on March 10, 2020 as part of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019) on PlayStation 4, Windows, and Xbox One, and was later connected to Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War (2020) and Call of Duty Call of Duty: Vanguard (2021). However, you don’t need to own these games to play Warzone.
The game offers online multiplayer battles for up to 150 players and supports cross-platform play and interconnected play progression. It introduces new gameplay elements, including “Buy Stations” where players can use in-game currency to acquire various items and custom loadouts. Cash is the in-game currency and can be earned by looting buildings and eliminating other players.
Initially, Warzone had two main game modes: Battle Royale and Plunder. It was later expanded through post-launch updates to include solo, duo, and four-player teams, giving players more options to team up or compete alone.
Warzone received positive reviews upon release, with critics praising its innovations in the battle royale genre, such as the “gulag” mechanic and vast launch maps. The game became so popular that it was downloaded more than 6 million times in 24 hours and by April 2021 it had been downloaded more than 100 million times.
The sequel “Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0” was released on November 16, 2022, and the mobile version of “Warzone” is currently in development. However, in June 2023, Activision announced that the original Warzone servers would be shut down on September 21, 2023, to focus on the development of Warzone 2.0.
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