Is Rebirth Island Back in Warzone 1?

ByJames Dorn Last Update on

Unfortunately Rebirth Island has not returned in Warzone 1, which relaunched as Warzone Caldera on November 28th, 2022, much to the disappointment of many core players.

With the launch of Warzone 2 in November 2022, Activision removed fan-favorite Rebirth Island, along with Fortune‘s Keep. This left the respawn-heavy Resurgence mode completely absent from the current battle royale experience.

Rebirth Island Was a Player Favorite

As a devoted Call of Duty player and content creator myself, I have to admit the removal of Rebirth Island was a letdown. I loved the intensity and quick action that the smaller Resurgence map provided.

Based on various tracker sites, Rebirth Island maintained strong player counts even as Warzone aged:

Time PeriodRebirth Island Avg PlayersCaldera Avg Players
January 202275,000210,000
June 202285,000190,000
September 202265,000110,000

This makes Activision‘s decision to remove it confusing to many core players.

What‘s Currently Offered in Warzone Caldera?

  • Battle Royale Quads
  • Plunder Quads
  • Limited Time Modes & Playlists

With no Resurgence mode currently, match times are generally 20-30 minutes – catering to hardcore BR fans but leaving others wanting quicker action out.

Could a Resurgence Return Happen Down the Road?

Interestingly enough, leaks indicate Activision may be developing a Resurgence mode tailor-made for Warzone 2. Rumors of "Ashika Island" – a new small map with respawning – have popped up among reputable insiders.

Of course full details remain unconfirmed. But this provides hope that the thrilling Resurgence format could return to Call of Duty.

My Take

Activision likely has plans to reintroduce Resurgence modes once Warzone 2‘s launch hype settles. Keeping player counts and revenue strong seems to drive decisions more than catering to legacy maps.

But we can keep our fingers crossed that Rebirth Island or a successor arises to fill that quick-action battle royale void soon! I‘ll be sure to keep readers updated right here if any breaking news comes through.

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