A disruptive glitch is plaguing Call of Duty: Warzone's Ranked Play mode, causing players to face unwarranted suspensions and Skill Rating (SR) penalties. The issue stems from dev errors and game crashes, which the system incorrectly interprets as intentional match departures, leading to 15-minute suspensions and a 50 SR deduction.
This latest issue adds to the growing list of problems that have plagued the Call of Duty franchise in recent times. Players have voiced increasing concerns about persistent glitches and widespread cheating, despite the developers' efforts to implement fixes and anti-cheat measures. A previous statement from the development team acknowledged the shortcomings of these systems, particularly during the launch of Black Ops 6 Season 1.
While the anticipated return of Verdansk in 2025 offers a glimmer of hope for the community, the current Ranked Play glitch is significantly impacting player experience. As highlighted by CharlieIntel on Twitter, the faulty system is unfairly punishing players for technical issues outside their control.
Content creator DougisRaw further emphasized the severity of the problem, pointing out the cumulative effect of SR loss over multiple matches. This significantly hinders competitive progression, as SR directly impacts a player's division and end-of-season rewards.
The player base has reacted with understandable frustration and anger. Reports range from players losing hard-earned win streaks to demands for SR compensation from Activision. The overall sentiment reflects a deep dissatisfaction with the current state of the game, with some players labeling it as "garbage."
While glitches are an inevitable part of game development, the recurring nature of these issues in Black Ops 6 and Warzone, including a previous shutdown in December, raises serious concerns. The situation is further compounded by reports of a substantial drop in player counts across platforms like Steam, despite the release of new content such as the Squid Game collaboration. This decline underscores the urgent need for developers to address these problems and restore player confidence.
