New Call of Duty: Warzone Update Reportedly Causing Big Problems

The latest update for Call of Duty: Warzone, released to enhance the gaming experience, has unfortunately introduced new challenges for players. Since its launch in 2020, Warzone has captured the hearts of battle royale enthusiasts worldwide, becoming a standout title during the global lockdown and retaining a robust player base thanks to its continuous updates.

Warzone's updates have always been a mixed bag, ranging from eagerly anticipated to highly debated. The removal of the iconic Verdansk map stirred considerable controversy among fans, as did the integration of Black Ops 6 movement mechanics. However, additions like the Resurgence game mode and a variety of new maps have been warmly received by the community.

The most recent update was intended to address some nagging issues, such as loading screen crashes, and it did fix these problems. However, according to reports from CharlieIntel on Twitter, it has also led to new matchmaking difficulties and significant issues within the Warzone Ranked Play mode. Players have encountered problems like being stuck under the map and experiencing issues with Buy Stations.

Ranked Play, being the competitive arena of Warzone, demands swift resolutions to these issues. As of now, there has been no official statement from Call of Duty's social media channels regarding these problems, but it's likely that Activision is already working on a solution. Given the regular updates for Warzone, players can expect these issues to be addressed in the near future.

Despite the current hiccups, Warzone continues to navigate through a challenging landscape. The game's player count on Steam has seen a decline amid fierce competition, persistent cheating problems, and controversial decisions like the premium Squid Game Battle Pass. However, resolving these technical issues and potentially bringing back the beloved Verdansk map could reignite interest and lead to a resurgence for this popular battle royale.

Call of Duty: Warzone Update Patch Notes

Fixed an issue where loading screens were causing instances of freezing or crashing.
Fixed an issue with bullet trajectory on the AMR Mod 4.
Fixed an issue in Resurgence where a player dying out of bounds would lose functionality of their field upgrades and killstreaks.
Fixed an issue where models weren’t visible for ammo boxes, self revives, and throwing knives.
Fixed an issue where players would not have a death icon when dying to Red Light Green Light.