
Call of Duty: Warzone's Ranked Play plagued by game-crashing glitch leading to 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 incorrectly interpreted as intentional quits, resulting in automatic 15-minute suspensions and a 50 Skill Rating (SR) penalty. This is causing significant disruption to player progression and competitive rankings, as SR is crucial for determining division and end-of-season rewards.
The issue, highlighted by CharlieIntel and DougisRaw, follows a recent major update intended to address previous bugs and glitches. Instead, the January update appears to have introduced this new, highly problematic flaw. Players are expressing outrage, citing lost win streaks and demanding compensation for the SR losses incurred due to the unintended suspensions. Some have even described the game's current state as unacceptable.
This latest glitch adds to a series of ongoing issues plaguing Warzone and Black Ops 6, including persistent cheating and other glitches. These problems, coupled with a reported near 50% player drop on platforms like Steam, despite recent content updates (including a Squid Game collaboration), underscore the urgent need for immediate and effective developer intervention. The developers' failure to consistently deliver a stable and fair gaming experience is fueling player dissatisfaction and potentially jeopardizing the long-term health of the franchise.