Call of Duty: Warzone's Reclaimer 18 shotgun temporarily removed. The popular weapon, introduced in Modern Warfare 3, has been disabled "until further notice" by Activision. The official announcement lacked specifics regarding the reason for its removal.
Speculation among players points to a potentially overpowered "glitched" blueprint version of the shotgun as the culprit. This version, possibly linked to a paid Tracer Pack, is alleged to have exhibited unusually high lethality.
Community reaction is divided. Some players applaud the developers' swift action to address potential balance issues, even suggesting a review of the JAK Devastators aftermarket parts which allow dual-wielding of the Reclaimer 18. Others express disappointment, arguing that the removal is overdue and that the situation inadvertently created a "pay-to-win" scenario due to the problematic blueprint's inclusion in a paid bundle. They contend that more thorough testing should have been conducted prior to the Tracer Pack's release.
The vast Warzone arsenal, constantly expanding with additions from newer Call of Duty titles, presents ongoing challenges in maintaining weapon balance and stability. The Reclaimer 18 incident highlights these challenges and the complexities of integrating content from different games into a single platform.
