Call of Duty: Warzone's Ranked Play plagued by game-crashing glitch resulting in unfair suspensions.
A critical bug in Call of Duty: Warzone's Ranked Play mode is causing widespread frustration among players. A developer error triggers game crashes, which are mistakenly 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 given the importance of SR in determining competitive rank and end-of-season rewards.
The issue, highlighted by CharlieIntel and DougisRaw, follows a recent major update intended to address existing bugs. Instead, the January patch seems to have introduced this new, highly problematic glitch. Players are expressing outrage, citing lost win streaks and demanding SR compensation from Activision. The severity of the situation is amplified by the already existing criticisms of persistent glitches and cheating within the game. Recent reports also show a significant drop in player numbers for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, further emphasizing the urgency for developers to resolve these issues. The confluence of these problems paints a picture of a game struggling to maintain its player base and reputation.
The negative player reaction underscores the need for immediate developer intervention. The current situation, characterized by descriptions like "ridiculously garbage," highlights the detrimental impact these glitches have on player experience and the overall health of the game. The developers' failure to adequately address these persistent issues is a major concern for the future of the Call of Duty franchise.
