Call of Duty: Warzone's Ranked Play plagued by game-crashing glitch leading to unfair suspensions.
A significant 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 outrage within the community.
The issue, highlighted by CharlieIntel and DougisRaw, impacts player progression severely. The SR loss, crucial for competitive ranking and end-of-season rewards, accumulates with each incident, hindering player advancement. Players are expressing their anger, citing lost win streaks and demanding compensation for the SR losses. Some have even described the game's current state as unacceptable.
This latest glitch follows a pattern of ongoing issues plaguing Warzone and Black Ops 6. Despite recent updates promising bug fixes, the January patch appears to have introduced new problems. The developers' struggles to consistently deliver a stable experience are further underscored by a reported near 50% drop in player counts on platforms like Steam, despite recent content additions like the Squid Game collaboration.
The severity of the situation necessitates immediate developer intervention. The negative player feedback and declining player base highlight the urgent need for effective bug fixes and a renewed commitment to providing a positive gaming experience. Failure to address these persistent issues could have lasting consequences for the franchise's popularity.