The latest update for *Call of Duty: Warzone* has stirred up a mix of fixes and fresh issues within the beloved battle royale game. Since its explosive launch in 2020, *Call of Duty: Warzone* has carved out a significant niche in the gaming world. Initially soaring in popularity during the global lockdown, it has since sustained a robust community thanks to its regular updates.
*Call of Duty: Warzone* updates have always sparked a range of reactions among the player base. From the highly debated removal of the iconic Verdansk map to the integration of *Black Ops 6* movement mechanics, each change has had its champions and critics. Yet, additions like the Resurgence mode and new maps have been widely celebrated, keeping the game fresh and engaging.
The most recent update for *Call of Duty: Warzone* aimed to address some nagging bugs, including fixing the loading screen crashes that had been plaguing players. While these fixes were welcome, the update has unfortunately introduced new problems. According to reports from CharlieIntel on Twitter, the update has disrupted matchmaking and severely impacted the *Warzone* Ranked Play mode. Players have encountered frustrating issues such as being trapped under the map and experiencing malfunctions with Buy Stations.
These issues are particularly critical in *Call of Duty: Warzone* Ranked Play, which represents the competitive edge of the battle royale experience. As of now, there has been no official acknowledgment of these problems from the *Call of Duty* social media channels. However, given Activision's track record of regular updates, it's reasonable to expect that a solution will be deployed swiftly.
The player count for *Call of Duty* on Steam has seen a dip, influenced by fierce competition in the online multiplayer arena, persistent cheating issues, and controversial decisions like the premium Squid Game Battle Pass. Despite these challenges, resolving the current issues and potentially bringing back Verdansk could herald a new surge of interest in the game.
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.