Summary

• A troubling glitch in Call of Duty: Warzone is causing game crashes and leading to automatic player suspensions.
• Glitches in Ranked Play are triggering 15-minute suspensions and Skill Rating penalties for affected players.
• Player outrage over game issues in Warzone highlights the urgent need for swift developer action.

A troubling glitch in Call of Duty: Warzone is causing significant frustration among players attempting to engage in Ranked Play, resulting in unexpected suspensions. The issue stems from a dev error that leads to game crashes, which are then mistakenly treated as intentional match exits, triggering automatic suspensions from Call of Duty: Warzone matches.

The Call of Duty franchise, renowned as one of the most celebrated FPS series, has faced increasing criticism from players in recent months. Persistent glitches and rampant cheating have marred the gaming experience, with developers struggling to address these issues effectively despite implementing several measures. In a previous statement, the team acknowledged that while the anti-cheat and bug-fixing systems had improved, they fell short of expectations during the launch of Black Ops 6 Season 1. More recently, Treyarch Studios and Raven Software released a major update for Black Ops 6 and Warzone, promising numerous bug fixes and improvements.

However, the January Warzone update appears to have introduced new issues, further fueling player frustration. One critical problem, highlighted by CharlieIntel on Twitter, involves a glitch in Ranked Play where game crashes or developer errors are mistakenly treated as intentional match exits. This triggers a 15-minute suspension, preventing players from immediately rejoining the mode. Additionally, as noted by CoD content creator DougisRaw, affected players also lose 50 Skill Rating (SR), which can compound over several matches, significantly impacting their progression. This issue is particularly problematic because SR is crucial in determining a player's competitive division and the rewards they receive at the end of the season.

Warzone Players Outraged as Glitch Leads to Suspensions

Player reactions to this issue in Call of Duty: Warzone have been intense, with one player venting their anger over losing a 15-win streak multiplier, highlighting how the glitch disrupts competitive progression. Another player emphasized the need for compensation, predicting that Activision would need to restore significant amounts of Skill Rating (SR) to make up for the losses. Others were more blunt in their criticism, describing the state of the game as “ridiculously garbage.” While glitches are not uncommon in games, it’s worth noting that Black Ops 6 and Warzone have previously faced issues, such as a brief shutdown in December.

Recent reports also indicate a significant drop in player counts for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, with the game experiencing nearly a 50% decline in player numbers on platforms like Steam, despite the release of new content such as the collaboration with Netflix’s Squid Game. This decline underscores the urgent need for developers to take swift action to address the game's issues and reinvigorate the player base.