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.
Key Issues:
- Warzone players report frequent game freezes and crashes while loading into matches.
- These crashes have resulted in undeserved penalties, such as Skill Rating (SR) point deductions and temporary match bans.
Developer Response:
Following player reports (beginning January 6th), Raven Software is actively investigating the root cause of the crashes. Although a complete fix remains pending (as of January 9th), a temporary measure has been put in place to alleviate the impact on players. Skill Rating penalties and timeouts are now suspended for players who disconnect before joining a Ranked match. Penalties will still apply for players who leave mid-match.
Impact and Community Reaction:
This issue, arriving at the start of 2025, follows a challenging period for Warzone, including previous server outages and ongoing concerns about cheating and bugs. While the temporary penalty suspension is a welcome relief, the underlying crash issue persists, causing frustration among players, especially those participating in Ranked play. The ongoing bug fixes and patches highlight the considerable challenges facing the development team.
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The situation underscores the ongoing need for robust game stability and highlights the complexities of balancing competitive features (like SR penalties) with unforeseen technical glitches. Players eagerly await a complete resolution to the loading screen crash problem.
