Summary
- Call of Duty: Warzone players are experiencing game freezing and crashing during loading screens.
- This has led to unfair in-game penalties for some players.
- Developers are actively working on a solution.
Relief is on the horizon for Call of Duty: Warzone players facing lobby crashing issues. Following reports of games freezing or crashing during loading screens, which in some instances led to unwarranted penalties, Warzone has implemented a temporary fix. While the core glitch remains unpatched, the game will no longer penalize players affected by these lobby issues.
2024 marked a significant year for the Call of Duty franchise, yet it has been challenging for developer Raven Software. Late December saw Warzone's matchmaking go offline due to an accidental update, and the community has been vocal about persistent cheating and bugs. The new year has started on a rough note with another frustrating issue.
Warzone players have reported that their games are freezing or crashing during loading screens, prompting Raven Software to investigate the crashes starting January 6. Although the issue is still unresolved on the company's public bug-tracking board on Trello, the developers have taken steps to mitigate the situation. In a January 9 Twitter post, they announced the temporary suspension of Skill Rating penalties and timeouts for players who disconnect before joining a Ranked match. This decision comes after players expressed frustration over suspensions caused by the glitch, and it should alleviate some of the irritation for affected users.
Call of Duty: Warzone Developers Have Responded to the Lobby Crash Issue
Before this update, players whose games crashed risked losing hard-earned Skill Rating points and faced a temporary ban from joining new matches. Ironically, Warzone players had previously requested an early leaving penalty, which, while now implemented, is causing issues when bugs force unintended disconnections. Raven Software's temporary suspension of penalties aims to balance this issue. Players who disconnect before a match starts will not be penalized, but those who leave mid-game will still face consequences.
While awaiting a permanent fix, the penalty update lessens the urgency of the problem. However, many fans remain frustrated. Even after a major update in early January 2025, bugs persist, and any disruption to Ranked play is bound to cause unrest. The Call of Duty: Warzone team is currently juggling numerous bug fixes and patches, and fans are hopeful for a swift resolution.
