Warzone Glitch Suspends Players

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

A significant 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 interpreted as intentional quits, leading to automatic 15-minute suspensions and a 50 Skill Rating (SR) penalty. This is causing significant disruption to competitive progression and sparking outrage within the community.

The issue, highlighted by CharlieIntel and DougisRaw, impacts players' SR, a crucial element determining competitive rank and end-of-season rewards. Players report losing significant SR, impacting their division and overall standing. The frustration is amplified by the loss of win-streak multipliers, further hindering progress.

Player reactions range from anger and calls for compensation to scathing criticism of the game's current state. The recurring glitches and issues, including a recent December shutdown, are fueling concerns about the game's stability and the developers' ability to address persistent problems. This is particularly concerning given recent reports of a near 50% player drop on platforms like Steam, despite the release of new content, including a Squid Game collaboration.

The current situation underscores the urgent need for immediate action from the developers to resolve the glitch, compensate affected players, and restore confidence in the game's stability and fairness. The continued issues threaten to further alienate the player base and exacerbate the already significant decline in player numbers.