Call of Duty: Warzone Temporarily Disables Popular Shotgun

Call of Duty: Warzone Temporarily Deactivates the Reclaimer 18 Shotgun

The popular Reclaimer 18 shotgun has been temporarily removed from Call of Duty: Warzone, with no specific reason given by developers. This unexpected action, announced via official Call of Duty channels, has sparked considerable debate within the player community.

Warzone boasts an extensive arsenal, constantly expanding with weapons from new Call of Duty titles like Black Ops 6. This vast selection presents balancing challenges, especially when integrating weapons originally designed for different games (e.g., Modern Warfare 3). Maintaining balance and stability across this diverse weapon pool is a significant undertaking for the developers.

The Reclaimer 18, a semi-automatic shotgun inspired by the SPAS-12, is the latest casualty of these challenges. Its temporary removal, effective immediately, leaves players without access until further notice. The lack of explanation surrounding the disabling has fueled speculation.

Speculation and Player Reactions

The sudden removal has prompted various theories, with some players suggesting a "glitched" blueprint version of the weapon as the culprit. Videos and images circulating online appear to show the weapon exhibiting unusually high lethality.

The community response is mixed. Many players support the temporary removal, believing it addresses an overpowered weapon. Some even suggest reconsidering the JAK Devastators aftermarket parts, which enable dual-wielding of the Reclaimer 18, creating a powerful, albeit potentially problematic, combination. While some players fondly recall similar builds from past games, others found them frustrating to encounter.

However, other players express disappointment, arguing the action is overdue. Given that the problematic blueprint, "Inside Voices," is exclusive to a paid Tracer Pack, they claim this creates unintentional "pay-to-win" scenarios. They advocate for more rigorous testing before releasing such paid content.