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 following game crashes caused by developer errors.

The Call of Duty franchise, despite its popularity, has recently faced significant player backlash due to persistent glitches and cheating problems. While developers have claimed improvements to anti-cheat and bug-fixing systems, issues persist, notably following the Black Ops 6 Season 1 launch and a recent major update.

A new glitch, highlighted by CharlieIntel, causes Ranked Play crashes or dev errors to be misinterpreted as intentional quits. This results in a 15-minute suspension and a 50 Skill Rating (SR) penalty per incident. This is severely impacting player progression, as SR directly influences competitive rank and end-of-season rewards, as noted by CoD content creator DougisRaw.

Player Backlash Intensifies

Player reaction has been overwhelmingly negative. Many express anger over lost progress, including win streak multipliers, and demand compensation for lost SR. The overall sentiment reflects significant dissatisfaction with the game's current state, with some players labeling it "ridiculously garbage." While glitches are expected, the frequency and severity of issues in Black Ops 6 and Warzone are concerning, especially considering a recent temporary server shutdown in December.

The situation is further exacerbated by reported significant player drops in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, with almost a 50% decline on Steam, despite recent content additions like the Squid Game collaboration. This underscores the urgent need for developers to address these persistent issues and regain player confidence.