Warzone Glitch Suspends 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 triggers game crashes, which are incorrectly flagged as intentional quits, resulting in automatic 15-minute suspensions and a 50 Skill Rating (SR) penalty. This is impacting player progression significantly, as SR determines competitive rank and end-of-season rewards.

The issue, highlighted by CharlieIntel and DougisRaw, follows a recent major update intended to address existing bugs. Instead, the January update appears to have introduced new problems, exacerbating player discontent. The loss of SR, particularly impacting players on winning streaks, has fueled intense player backlash. Many are demanding compensation for lost SR and expressing deep dissatisfaction with the game's current state.

This latest controversy adds to a growing list of issues plaguing Warzone and its companion title, Black Ops 6. Recent months have seen persistent glitches, rampant cheating, and a reported near-50% drop in Steam player numbers, despite the launch of new content including a Squid Game collaboration. The developer's struggle to effectively address these ongoing problems underscores the urgent need for immediate and decisive action to restore player confidence and prevent further player attrition. The community's outcry emphasizes the severity of the situation and the need for swift remediation.