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.
This follows a series of recent issues plaguing Warzone, including a December 2024 matchmaking outage and ongoing reports of cheating and bugs. The latest problem, reported on January 6th, prompted an investigation by Raven Software.
Although the underlying bug remains unfixed (as of January 9th, according to their Trello board), Raven Software has temporarily suspended skill rating penalties and timeouts for players disconnecting before Ranked matches begin. This addresses player concerns regarding unwarranted penalties stemming from the crashing issue. Players who leave mid-match will still face penalties.
This temporary fix alleviates some frustration, but the persistent bugs, even after a major January 2025 update, remain a concern for players. The ongoing challenges highlight the significant workload facing the Warzone development team in addressing these issues and ensuring smooth Ranked gameplay. A permanent solution is eagerly awaited by the community.
