Call of Duty: Warzone Glitch Is Getting Players Suspended From Matches

Call of Duty: Warzone's Ranked Play plagued by game-crashing glitch resulting in unfair suspensions.

A significant bug in Call of Duty: Warzone's Ranked Play mode is causing widespread frustration and unfair player suspensions. A developer error triggers game crashes, which the system mistakenly interprets as intentional quits. This results in automatic 15-minute suspensions and a 50 Skill Rating (SR) penalty for affected players.

The issue, highlighted by CharlieIntel and DougisRaw, is particularly damaging because SR directly impacts a player's competitive rank and end-of-season rewards. Players are reporting significant SR losses, impacting their competitive standing and progress. The recent January update, intended to fix bugs, appears to have introduced this new problem.

Player outrage is mounting, with many expressing anger over lost win streaks and demanding compensation for the SR losses. The recurring glitches and technical issues, including a recent December shutdown and a reported 50% player drop on Steam for Black Ops 6, are fueling criticism and calls for immediate developer intervention. The situation underscores the urgent need for Treyarch Studios and Raven Software to address these persistent issues and restore player confidence. The impact on player retention is significant, especially considering the recent lackluster response to new content releases.