Summary
A troubling glitch inCall of Duty: Warzoneis causing frustration among players attempting to engage in Ranked Play and causing them to get suspended. The issue arises when a dev error leads to a game crash, which unexpectedly triggers automatic suspensions fromCall of Duty: Warzonematches.
TheCall of Dutyfranchise, despite being one of the most celebrated FPS series, has faced mounting criticism from players in recent months. Issues such as persistent glitches and rampant cheating have plagued the experience, with the developers struggling to address these problems effectively despite implementing several measures. In a previous statement, the team acknowledged that while the anti-cheat and bug-fixing systems had improved, theyfell short of expectations during the launch ofBlack Ops 6Season 1. More recently, Treyarch Studios and Raven Software rolled out a major update forBlack Ops 6andWarzone, promising numerous bug fixes and improvements.
However, theJanuaryWarzoneupdateappears to have introduced new issues, further fueling player frustration. One critical problem 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. Adding to the frustration,CoDcontent creator DougisRaw pointed out that affected players also lose 50 Skill Rating (SR), which compounds over several matches, significantly impacting their progression. This issue is particularly problematic because SR is pivotal 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 inCall of Duty: Warzonehave been intense, with one player venting their anger over losing a 15-win streak multiplier, highlighting how the glitch disrupts competitive progression. Another player emphasized the need for compensation, predicting that Activision would need to restore significant amounts of Skill Rating (SR) to make up for the losses. Others were more blunt in their criticism, describing the state of the game as “ridiculously garbage.” While glitches are not uncommon in games, it’s worth noting thatBlack Ops 6andWarzonehave previously faced issues, such as a brief shutdown in December.
It’s also worth noting that recent reports indicate a significantdrop in player counts forCall 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’sSquid Game. This decline highlights the urgent need for developers to take swift action to address the game’s issues and reinvigorate the player base.
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