Call of Duty: Warzone Glitch Is Getting Players Suspended From Matches

Call of Duty: Warzone Glitch Causes Unfair Suspensions and Player Outrage

A game-breaking bug in Call of Duty: Warzone is causing widespread frustration among players, particularly those participating in Ranked Play. The glitch triggers automatic suspensions after a game crash, resulting in unfair penalties.

The Call of Duty franchise, despite its popularity, has recently faced considerable criticism due to persistent glitches and cheating issues. While developers have implemented various fixes, the problems persist, falling short of player expectations. A recent major update for Black Ops 6 and Warzone, intended to address these issues, appears to have inadvertently introduced new problems.

A critical flaw, highlighted on Twitter by CharlieIntel, involves Ranked Play. Game crashes, often caused by developer errors, are incorrectly flagged as intentional quits, leading to 15-minute suspensions and a 50 Skill Rating (SR) penalty. This significantly impacts player progression, as SR determines competitive ranking and end-of-season rewards. CoD content creator DougisRaw underscored the severity of these cumulative SR losses.

Player Backlash and the Urgent Need for Action

Player reaction has been overwhelmingly negative. Players express anger over lost win streaks and demand compensation for the SR losses. The game's current state has been described as unacceptable by many. While glitches are inevitable, the frequency and impact of these issues in Black Ops 6 and Warzone, including a recent brief server shutdown, are cause for concern.

Adding to the developers' challenges, recent reports show a significant drop in player numbers for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, with nearly a 50% decline on platforms like Steam, despite recent content updates such as the Squid Game collaboration. This decline underscores the critical need for immediate and effective action to address the game's ongoing problems and regain player trust.