Warzone Developers Address Lobby Crashing Concerns as Players Seek Resolution

Raven Software, the developers behind Warzone, have finally tackled the pressing issue of lobby crashes, particularly in Ranked Play. These technical difficulties have led to reports of unwarranted Skill Rating (SR) losses and timeout penalties for players.

For gamers who may not engage much in Ranked matches, it’s important to note that players accrue Skill Rating points by securing victories and eliminations in Urzikstan. Conversely, players can lose points due to several factors, such as deployment fees and leaving a game prior to the conclusion.

Exiting a Ranked match before being eliminated results in the loss of SR along with a temporary suspension that prohibits players from rejoining Ranked Play. Unlike public playlists, which allow players to jump back into a new match, Ranked Play does not offer this flexibility for players affected by sudden lobby crashes. Raven Software is working diligently to rectify these issues.

According to CODUpdates on Twitter/X, “In light of ongoing investigations into players crashing during loading screens, we have temporarily suspended SR and timeout penalties for disconnections from Ranked Play matches.” They further clarified that while SR penalties related to initial deployment fees remain in place, players will be safeguarded from losing points if they disconnect during the match itself.

📢 #Warzone In light of ongoing investigations into players crashing during loading screens, we have temporarily suspended SR and timeout penalties for disconnections from Ranked Play matches. Please be advised that initial deployment fees remain active, meaning players may… https://t.co/VwruCm0eWW

— Call of Duty Updates (@CODUpdates) January 10, 2025

Community Response: Skepticism Remains

While this temporary measure is a positive development towards achieving a long-term solution, many players expressed skepticism rather than gratitude, voicing frustration with the overall performance of the game.

One player remarked, “Hell yeah. Only 3500 more things to fix and we are good!” Another user commented, “Don’t worry; they’ll return with a new bundle to sell before they fix it to keep people busy.” These sentiments reflect a growing discontent among the player base.

The state of Call of Duty has come into question, especially as player numbers have seen a significant decline recently. Prominent content creators like Swagg and Scump have shifted their focus to games such as Marvel Rivals, signaling a worrying trend for the franchise. Scump, in particular, noted that “COD is in the worst state it’s ever been,”which presents a stark warning given his extensive experience in competitive gaming.

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