In-Game Glitch Suspends Warzone Players

Call of Duty: Warzone's Ranked Play plagued by game-crashing glitch leading to unfair suspensions.

A critical bug in Call of Duty: Warzone's Ranked Play mode is causing widespread frustration among players. A developer error results in game crashes, which are mistakenly flagged as intentional quits, leading to automatic 15-minute suspensions and a 50 Skill Rating (SR) penalty. This is causing significant disruption to competitive progression and player rankings.

The issue, highlighted by CharlieIntel and DougisRaw, follows a recent major update intended to address bugs and improve the game. Instead, the January update appears to have introduced new problems, exacerbating existing player concerns about glitches and cheating within the Call of Duty franchise. The loss of SR is particularly damaging, as it directly impacts a player's competitive division and end-of-season rewards.

Player outrage is mounting, with many expressing anger over lost win streaks and demanding compensation for the SR losses. The overall sentiment reflects a growing dissatisfaction with the game's current state, described by some as "ridiculously garbage." This negative feedback comes amidst reports of a significant drop in player numbers for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, highlighting the urgent need for developers to address these persistent issues.

The confluence of technical problems, player dissatisfaction, and declining player counts underscores the critical need for swift and effective action from the developers to restore player confidence and stabilize the game. The current situation demonstrates a failure to meet player expectations, even after previous attempts to address similar issues.