Call of Duty: Warzone's Reclaimer 18 shotgun temporarily disabled. The popular Modern Warfare 3 weapon has been removed from Warzone, pending further notice, due to unspecified issues. This unexpected removal has sparked debate within the player community.
The vast Warzone arsenal, constantly expanding with additions from new Call of Duty titles, presents ongoing balancing challenges. Integrating weapons designed for different games sometimes leads to overpowered or underpowered results in Warzone's unique environment. The Reclaimer 18, a semi-automatic shotgun reminiscent of the SPAS-12, appears to be the latest casualty of these integration difficulties.
The official announcement lacked specifics regarding the reason for the disablement. However, player speculation points to a potentially "glitched" blueprint variant, notably the Inside Voices blueprint, exhibiting unusual lethality. Videos and screenshots circulating online seem to support this theory.
Player reactions are mixed. Some applaud the developers' proactive approach to addressing potential balance issues, even suggesting a review of the JAK Devastators aftermarket parts which allow dual-wielding of the Reclaimer 18. This dual-wielding capability, while nostalgic for some, has proven frustrating for others.
Conversely, others criticize the late response, noting the Inside Voices blueprint's availability through a paid Tracer Pack. They argue this creates an unintentional "pay-to-win" scenario and that more rigorous testing should have been conducted before the Tracer Pack's release. The situation highlights the complexities of maintaining balance and fairness in a constantly evolving game with a massive weapon selection.
