Call of Duty: Warzone launched on 10 March 2020 and carried many of us through the pandemic. Now, the game that was once the only way to meet up with your pals during lockdown is going offline for good. But when do the Warzone servers shut down?
Despite continuing to attract thousands of players, the original Warzone – now dubbed “Warzone Caldera” – has faced the looming spectre of closure ever since the launch of Warzone 2.0 last year.
Still, many players have been dissatisfied with Activision’s offering in the Call of Duty battle royale sequel, drawing them back to the original game.
In an announcement in June, Activision explained that Warzone 1 is being shuttered to allow the team to “focus on future Call of Duty content including the current Warzone free-to-play experience.”
While this will be disappointing news for thousands of players, it was always a somewhat sad inevitability. So, when is the final day that you will be able to play the original Warzone?
When do Warzone servers shut down?
When do the original Warzone servers shut down for good? Activision has confirmed that the game’s servers will be shut down on 21 September 2023. At this point, players will have to jump across to the current iteration of Warzone (preciously called “2.0“) if they want to play a Call of Duty battle royale.
Activision explained: “We all have had incredible Warzone experiences across the Call of Duty franchise since its first launch, including those in Warzone Caldera. For those players who haven’t jumped over to the current Warzone activities, expect a vast amount of gameplay choices across three Battle Royale maps (including Season 04’s new map Vondel), as well as Ranked Play, the DMZ Beta featuring five different Extraction Zones, BlackCell offerings, and more.”
“The Warzone Caldera shut down has no impact to current Warzone gameplay, inventory, or player progression in Al Mazrah or the other available maps, and we look forward to continuing with you in that new Warzone experience,” the publisher noted.
So, there you have it. There are only a few days left for you to enjoy the original Warzone before it shuts down on 21 September. With that in mind, I think it’s fair to say that millions of players share fond memories of a game that carried us through a pretty dark time.
We’ll miss you, Warzone.
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