CoD: Warzone Glitch Suspends Players

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 mistakenly flagged as intentional quits, leading to automatic 15-minute suspensions and a 50 Skill Rating (SR) penalty. This is causing significant disruption to player progression, particularly as SR directly impacts competitive ranking and end-of-season rewards.

The issue, highlighted by CharlieIntel and DougisRaw, follows a recent major update intended to address existing bugs. Instead, the January patch seems to have introduced this new, highly problematic glitch. Players are expressing significant outrage, citing lost win streaks and demanding compensation for the SR losses. The situation has been described by some as "ridiculously garbage," underscoring the severity of the problem.

This latest incident adds to a growing list of issues plaguing Warzone and its companion title, Black Ops 6. Recent months have seen persistent glitches, cheating problems, and a reported near 50% drop in player count on Steam, despite the recent addition of new content, including a Squid Game collaboration. The developer's struggle to effectively address these ongoing problems is fueling player discontent and raises concerns about the long-term health of the game. The urgent need for swift and effective developer intervention is undeniable.