The latest update for Call of Duty: Warzone was designed to enhance the gaming experience by addressing several bugs, including the notorious loading screen crashes. Since its launch in 2020, Warzone has captured the hearts of gamers worldwide, particularly during the peak of the global health crisis. Its standalone battle royale format has kept a robust fanbase engaged through continuous updates, despite controversial changes like the removal of the Verdansk map and the integration of Black Ops 6 movement mechanics. On the other hand, positive additions such as the Resurgence game mode and new maps have been warmly received by the community.
Despite the intentions behind the latest patch, it has introduced new challenges for Warzone players. According to reports from CharlieIntel on X (formerly Twitter), the update has led to matchmaking issues and significant disruptions in the Ranked Play mode. Players have encountered glitches such as being positioned under the map and encountering problems with Buy Stations. These issues are particularly concerning for the competitive Ranked Play, which demands a high level of game integrity.
While there has been no official statement from the Call of Duty social media accounts about these problems at the time of writing, it is likely that Activision is already working on a solution. Given the game's frequent update schedule, players can expect a fix to be deployed soon, hopefully resolving these issues and restoring smooth gameplay.
Currently, Call of Duty's player numbers on Steam have seen a dip due to intense competition in the online multiplayer arena, persistent cheating issues, and decisions such as the introduction of a premium Squid Game Battle Pass. However, resolving the current technical problems and possibly bringing back the beloved Verdansk map could reignite interest and lead to a resurgence for this popular battle royale title.
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.
