CoD: Warzone Glitch Leads to Match Suspensions

Call of Duty: Warzone Glitch Causes Unfair Suspensions and Player Outrage

A game-breaking bug in Call of Duty: Warzone is causing widespread frustration among players participating in Ranked Play. The glitch triggers automatic suspensions after a developer error results in a game crash, falsely interpreting the crash as an intentional quit.

The Call of Duty franchise, despite its popularity, has recently faced significant player backlash due to persistent glitches and cheating issues. While developers have implemented fixes and anti-cheat measures, the problems continue, even after a major update for Black Ops 6 and Warzone in January aimed at resolving numerous bugs.

This latest update, however, seems to have introduced new problems, including the problematic Ranked Play glitch. As reported by CharlieIntel on Twitter, crashes are incorrectly flagged as intentional match abandonments, leading to 15-minute suspensions and a 50 Skill Rating (SR) penalty. This is particularly damaging as SR directly impacts a player's competitive rank and end-of-season rewards, as highlighted by CoD content creator DougisRaw.

Player Backlash and the Urgent Need for Action

The negative player reaction has been intense. Players are expressing anger over lost win streaks and demanding compensation for the SR losses incurred due to the glitch. The overall sentiment reflects a growing dissatisfaction with the game's current state, with some players labeling it "ridiculously garbage."

This situation is further exacerbated by recent reports showing a significant drop in player numbers for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, with a near 50% decline on platforms like Steam, despite the recent addition of new content, such as the Squid Game collaboration. This decline underscores the urgent need for the developers to address these ongoing issues promptly to retain and re-engage their player base. The frequency of glitches, including a previous December shutdown, emphasizes the severity of the situation and the need for immediate and effective developer intervention.