Summary
- A glitch in Call of Duty: Warzone is causing game crashes and leading to automatic player suspensions.
- Issues in Ranked Play are triggering 15-minute suspensions and Skill Rating penalties for affected players.
- Player frustration with game issues in Warzone underscores the urgent need for swift developer action.
A troubling glitch in Call of Duty: Warzone is causing significant frustration among players, particularly those engaged in Ranked Play, leading to unexpected suspensions. This issue arises when a dev error causes a game crash, which then triggers an automatic suspension from Call of Duty: Warzone matches.
The Call of Duty franchise, renowned for its status as one of the premier FPS series, has been facing increasing criticism from its player base in recent months. Persistent glitches and rampant cheating have marred the gaming experience, with developers struggling to effectively address these issues despite implementing several measures. In a previous statement, the development team acknowledged that while improvements had been made to the anti-cheat and bug-fixing systems, these fell short of expectations during the launch of Black Ops 6 Season 1. More recently, Treyarch Studios and Raven Software released a major update for Black Ops 6 and Warzone, promising numerous bug fixes and enhancements.
However, the January Warzone update seems to have introduced new problems, further exacerbating player frustration. A critical issue highlighted by CharlieIntel on Twitter involves a glitch in Ranked Play, where game crashes or developer errors are mistakenly treated as intentional match exits. This triggers a 15-minute suspension, preventing players from immediately rejoining the mode. Additionally, as pointed out by CoD content creator DougisRaw, affected players also lose 50 Skill Rating (SR), which can compound over several matches and significantly impact their progression. This is particularly detrimental as SR is crucial in determining a player's competitive division and the rewards they receive at the end of the season.
Warzone Players Outraged as Glitch Leads to Suspensions
Player reactions to this issue in Call of Duty: Warzone have been intense. One player expressed their anger over losing a 15-win streak multiplier, highlighting how the glitch disrupts competitive progression. Another player called for compensation, predicting that Activision would need to restore significant amounts of Skill Rating (SR) to make up for the losses. Others were more direct in their criticism, describing the state of the game as “ridiculously garbage.” While glitches are not uncommon in games, it’s important to note that Black Ops 6 and Warzone have previously faced issues, such as a brief shutdown in December.
Recent reports also indicate a significant drop in player counts for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, with the game experiencing nearly a 50% decline in player numbers on platforms like Steam, despite the release of new content such as the collaboration with Netflix’s Squid Game. This decline underscores the urgent need for developers to take swift action to address the game's issues and reinvigorate the player base.
