New Call of Duty: Warzone Update Reportedly Causing Big Problems

The latest update for Call of Duty: Warzone has stirred up some new challenges for the battle royale game. Since its launch in 2020, Warzone has been a phenomenal success, gaining a massive following during the global health crisis and continuing to captivate players with regular updates. From the much-debated removal of the Verdansk map to the integration of Black Ops 6 movement mechanics, each update has brought its share of excitement and controversy. Fans have enjoyed new additions like the Resurgence game mode and a variety of fresh maps, keeping the game dynamic and engaging.

The recent patch was intended to address some persistent bugs, specifically fixing the loading screen crashes and other minor issues. However, according to reports from CharlieIntel on Twitter, this update has inadvertently introduced new problems, particularly affecting matchmaking and the competitive Warzone Ranked Play mode. Players are experiencing severe issues such as appearing under the map and encountering problems with Buy Stations.

Warzone Ranked Play, the competitive facet of the game, is crucial for maintaining the integrity and appeal of the battle royale experience. These issues have yet to be officially acknowledged by Call of Duty's social media channels, but it's likely that Activision is already working on a solution. Given the frequency of updates, fans can expect a fix to be deployed soon.

The game's player base on Steam has faced a decline due to intense competition in the online multiplayer arena, ongoing issues with cheating, and controversial decisions like the premium Squid Game Battle Pass. Despite these challenges, resolving the current issues and possibly bringing back the beloved Verdansk map could spark a resurgence for Warzone.

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.