CoD: Warzone Glitch Suspends Players

Call of Duty: Warzone's Ranked Play plagued by game-crashing glitch leading to unfair suspensions.

A significant bug in Call of Duty: Warzone is causing widespread frustration among players participating in Ranked Play. The glitch triggers automatic suspensions following game crashes resulting from developer errors. These crashes are incorrectly flagged as intentional quits, leading to 15-minute suspensions and a 50 Skill Rating (SR) penalty.

This issue, highlighted by CharlieIntel and DougisRaw, is particularly damaging as SR directly impacts a player's competitive rank and end-of-season rewards. The loss of SR, compounded across multiple matches, severely hinders progression. Player anger is mounting, with many expressing outrage over lost win streaks and demanding compensation for SR losses. Comments range from frustration over disrupted gameplay to scathing criticism of the game's overall state.

The problem underscores ongoing issues within the Call of Duty franchise. Despite recent updates promising bug fixes, the January Warzone patch appears to have introduced new problems. This follows previous criticisms regarding persistent glitches and cheating, and a reported near 50% player drop-off on platforms like Steam for Black Ops 6, despite recent content additions like the Squid Game collaboration. The situation highlights the urgent need for developers to address these persistent issues and restore player confidence. The current situation, characterized by widespread player dissatisfaction and significant gameplay disruptions, demands immediate and effective developer intervention.