Call of Duty: Warzone Update Causing Major Issues

The latest update for *Call of Duty: Warzone* has been a double-edged sword for the battle royale community. Initially released in 2020, Warzone quickly became a fan favorite, especially during the peak of the pandemic. Its sustained popularity is largely due to the consistent stream of updates that keep the game fresh and engaging. However, the most recent patch, which aimed to address several bugs, has introduced new issues that are causing concern among players.

This update was supposed to be a straightforward fix, tackling the notorious loading screen crashes and other minor glitches. However, as reported by CharlieIntel on Twitter, it has instead led to significant matchmaking problems and severe issues within the *Warzone Ranked Play* mode. Players have encountered frustrating glitches such as finding themselves under the map and experiencing problems with Buy Stations.

*Warzone Ranked Play*, which is the competitive heart of the game, is particularly affected by these issues, making them even more critical. As of now, there has been no official statement from Call of Duty's social media accounts regarding these problems. Yet, given the game's frequent update schedule, it's likely that Activision is already working on a solution, and fans can expect a fix to be implemented soon.

The game's player count on Steam has seen a dip recently, influenced by fierce competition in the online multiplayer genre, persistent issues with cheaters, and controversial decisions such as the introduction of a premium Squid Game Battle Pass. Despite these challenges, resolving the current problems and possibly bringing back the beloved Verdansk map could spark a resurgence in *Warzone*'s popularity.

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.

### Summary

• The latest Warzone update fixes loading screen crashes but reportedly causes matchmaking and Ranked Play issues.
• Ranked Play now has players under the map and Buy Station problems.
• Hopefully, these issues are fixed sooner rather than later.