CoD: Warzone Glitch Triggers Suspensions

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

A critical bug in Call of Duty: Warzone's Ranked Play mode is causing widespread frustration among players. A developer error results in game crashes, which are incorrectly flagged 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' ability to continue playing Ranked matches immediately after a crash. The SR penalty, crucial for determining competitive division and end-of-season rewards, further exacerbates the problem. Players are expressing anger over lost win streaks and demanding compensation for the SR losses. Comments range from expressing disappointment to outright condemnation of the game's current state.

This latest glitch follows a pattern of ongoing issues within the Call of Duty franchise, including persistent glitches and cheating problems. While recent updates promised bug fixes, the January Warzone patch appears to have introduced new problems instead. This, coupled with previously reported player count drops of nearly 50% on platforms like Steam for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, despite new content releases, underscores the urgent need for developers to address these persistent issues and restore player confidence. The situation highlights a critical need for swift developer intervention to prevent further damage to the game's reputation and player base.