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 incorrectly flagged as intentional quits, leading to automatic 15-minute suspensions and a 50 Skill Rating (SR) penalty. This is causing significant disruption to competitive progression and player rankings.
The issue, highlighted by CharlieIntel and DougisRaw, follows a recent major update intended to address existing bugs. Instead, the January update seems to have introduced new problems, exacerbating player discontent. The loss of SR is particularly damaging, as it directly impacts a player's competitive division and end-of-season rewards.
Player outrage is mounting, with many expressing anger over lost win streaks and demanding compensation for the SR losses. The overall sentiment reflects a growing concern about the game's stability and the developers' responsiveness to ongoing issues. Several players have described the game's current state as unacceptable.
This latest glitch comes amidst a backdrop of ongoing criticism regarding persistent bugs and cheating within the Call of Duty franchise. Recent reports also indicate a significant drop in player numbers for Black Ops 6, further emphasizing the urgency for developers to address these problems effectively. The situation underscores the need for swift and decisive action from Activision to restore player confidence and address the game's stability issues.