COD Warzone's New Map Urzikstan: 100 Players, New Features

Call of Duty: Warzone is getting a new map called Urzikstan. The map is set in a fictional country in Western Asia and is inspired by the Modern Warfare trilogy. Urzikstan is a large and diverse map with various locations, including urban, suburban, and rural areas. The unique part about this map is that Activision has announced that there will be a reduced count of only 100 players on this map. Within this article, we will be taking a look at the possible reasons as well as looking at the other details about this map.

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COD Warzone: What Are the New Features Of The New Map Called Urzikstan in Warzone?

Call Of Duty Warzone since its launch in 2020 has had maps that are supported having 150 players in each game. But the new map Urzikstan has decided to reduce that amount to 100 players. This will make it similar to other battle royal games such as Fortnite as well as BGMI/PUBG. A common reason for this could be the higher number of active players required. If there aren’t 150 active players in a game, there is a very high chance for there being bots present in the match. This has also been seen in other battle royal games as well, mainly in BGMI in India. Thus by having a smaller amount of players in one round, there will low chances of there being bots.

Raven Software the developers of Call Of Duty Warzone stated the following concerning the new map and the changes:

“This morning we announced that the player count for #Warzone Battle Royale is 100 players. Our top priority is creating an optimal and fun experience for all of our players based on critical metrics.

These metrics include time-to-action, the map size of Urzikstan, new circle timings and sizes, total match time (20 minutes), red dots, contracts, and various new & existing second chance mechanics.

We believe we’ve found the right balance to offer multiple phases starting with fair infil & looting, followed by healthy mid-game engagements, and an end game climax where the best player(s) leave with the win.

As always, we will continue to monitor community sentiment and internal data closely, making adjustments as needed over time.

What really matters is that you drop in on Wednesday and experience it for yourself! 🪂

See you in Urzikstan!”

Below are some of the locations on the map of Urzikstan

• Popov Power
• Orlov Military Base
• Levin Resort
• Urzikstan Cargo
• Seaport District
• Old Town
• Low Town
• Hadida Farms
• Zaravan City
• Zaravan Suburbs
• Shahin Manor

Below are some of the new features on the map of Urzikstan in Call Of Duty Warzone:

New Drivable Train

The Urzikstan train can be controlled by players! In essence, it's a mobile POI. The train features forward and rear engine controls, as well as a manual caboose handbrake. 

New Horizontal Ziplines

The topography of Urzikstan is more difficult than that of the Warzone maps before it. Horizontal ziplines span the distance from multiple locations on the map. 

New Vehicle: Coyote

Introducing The Coyote, a lightly armored vehicle designed for off-road adventure.

A New Gulag

As there is a new map in Warzone there are also new features in the upcoming Gulag as well. Let us take a look:

• Ascender Overtime Finisher:  Players are now provided an exfil rope that drops into the middle of the Gulag during the match allowing extraction
• Gulag Public Events: New events such as Go Again, Cash Grab, Locked & Loaded Weapons.
• Night Vision Gulag: On certain occasions, the Gulag will go dark, and Operators will be equipped with night vision goggles for a new and exciting way to experience the Gulag.