Updated on December 6, 3:38 p.m. (GMT+8): Added images.

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 is playable, but fans are still waiting to jump into the updated battle royale version of the game.

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When does MW3 Warzone come out is a popular search as players all around the world hope to experience the brand new map, Urzikstan, for the first time.

Fans are wondering, when does MW3 Warzone come out?

When does MW3 Warzone come out? Urzikstan map
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The new map will join Ashika Island and Vondel as Warzone maps, although those two are smaller resurgence maps in the rotation.

In terms of when when MW3 Warzone releases, that’s with the MW3 Season 1 update, which is set to launch on Wednesday, December 6, according to the official Call of Duty newsletter.

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The Warzone update will bring not only the new map but also updated gameplay mechanics to make MW3 Warzone more in sync with the multiplayer and Zombies portion of the game.

Everything coming with the MW3 Warzone update:

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  • 11 major points-of-interest
    • Levin Resort
    • Popov Power
    • Orlov Military Base
    • Seaport District
    • Urzikstan Cargo
    • Old Town
    • Low Town
    • Hadiqa Farms
    • Zaravan City
    • Zaravan Suburbs
    • Shahin Manor
  • Gameplay update – New movement mechanics such as slide canceling and Tac Stance.
  • Travel methods – Zip lines and even a drivable train will be appearing in MW3 Warzone.
  • Better experience switching between MW3 MP and Warzone

While it’s not a move from Warzone 1 to Warzone 2, it’s still going to be an exciting time on a new map with some new mechanics and features for players to enjoy.

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