Call of Duty: Warzone's Ranked Play plagued by game-crashing 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 results in game crashes, which are incorrectly flagged as intentional quits, leading to automatic 15-minute suspensions and a 50 Skill Rating (SR) penalty. This is causing significant disruption to player progression, especially considering SR's importance in determining competitive rank and end-of-season rewards.
The issue, highlighted by CharlieIntel and DougisRaw, follows a recent major update intended to address previous bugs. Instead, the January update appears to have introduced this new, highly problematic glitch. Players are expressing significant outrage, citing lost win streaks and demanding SR compensation from Activision. The severity of the situation is underscored by descriptions of the game's current state as "ridiculously garbage."
This latest incident adds to a growing list of problems facing Warzone and its sister title, Black Ops 6. These games have recently suffered from persistent glitches, rampant cheating, and a reported near-50% player drop on platforms like Steam, despite recent content updates, including a Squid Game collaboration. The developer's struggle to effectively address these issues is raising concerns about the future of the franchise. The urgent need for swift action to rectify these problems and regain player trust is undeniable.
