Call of Duty: Warzone players are experiencing game freezes and crashes during loading screens, sometimes resulting in unfair penalties. While a permanent fix is still under development, developers have implemented a temporary solution.
The Problem: Players reported widespread game freezes and crashes while loading into matches, leading to frustration and unwarranted penalties, including Skill Rating (SR) deductions and temporary match bans. This issue emerged in early January 2025, adding to existing concerns about bugs and cheating within the game.
Developer Response: Raven Software acknowledged the problem on January 6th and, by January 9th, implemented a temporary fix. This fix suspends SR penalties and timeouts for players disconnecting before joining Ranked matches. Penalties remain in effect for players who leave mid-match.
Impact and Ongoing Concerns: This temporary measure alleviates the immediate frustration of unfair penalties, but the underlying crashing issue persists. The January 2025 update, while substantial, didn't fully resolve all bugs. The ongoing disruptions to Ranked play continue to be a source of concern for the player base. Raven Software is actively working on a permanent solution.
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