Call of Duty: Warzone's Ranked Play plagued by game-breaking glitch causing unfair suspensions.
A critical bug in Call of Duty: Warzone's Ranked Play mode is causing widespread frustration among players. A developer error resulting in game crashes is falsely flagged as intentional quitting, leading to automatic 15-minute suspensions and a 50 Skill Rating (SR) penalty. This is causing significant disruption to player progression, particularly impacting those striving for higher competitive divisions and end-of-season rewards.
The issue, highlighted by CharlieIntel and DougisRaw, adds to a growing list of problems facing Warzone and its sister title, Black Ops 6. Despite recent updates promising bug fixes, the January patch appears to have introduced new glitches, further exacerbating player discontent. The community's reaction has been overwhelmingly negative, with players expressing anger over lost win streaks, demanding SR compensation, and openly criticizing the game's current state.
This latest setback comes amidst reports of a significant player drop-off in Black Ops 6, with player counts plummeting by nearly 50% on platforms like Steam, despite recent content additions like the Squid Game collaboration. This underscores the urgent need for Activision and its development teams to address the persistent technical issues plaguing the franchise and restore player confidence. The continued prevalence of glitches and the lack of swift developer response are raising serious concerns about the long-term health of the Call of Duty franchise.
