In a recent update for Call of Duty: Warzone, developer Raven Software addressed a bug that unintentionally placed some players at a lower rank than they should have been in Season 4’s Ranked Play. Although the update aimed to rectify this issue, it inadvertently disrupted the leaderboard system by awarding players with massive Skill Rating (SR) boosts, sometimes as high as 5,000 points.
This sudden influx of SR allowed several players to bypass the usual ranking system and achieve placements in the top 250 leaderboard without the typical grind. The update, which went live on June 11, was intended to assist those affected by the ranking bug.
However, it sparked concerns among the player community about the integrity of Ranked Play. Critics highlighted that players reset to lower ranks, such as Bronze, now had an easier path to attain higher ranks, which led to frustrations being voiced on social media.
One player described the update as a “horrible fix,” pointing out the discrepancies it created. This incident has reignited criticism of Warzone’s existing anti-cheat measures.
Many players took to comment sections to voice their concerns, claiming that the top 250 leaderboard is plagued by cheaters and boosters. Some even proposed the idea of a paid version of the game, as long as it included a robust anti-cheat system.
While Raven Software continues to address performance and stability issues in both Warzone and the upcoming Black Ops 6, players are already turning their attention to future developments, particularly Black Ops 7. With its recent announcement, excitement among the community is growing, indicating a potential shift in priorities for the development team as they move forward.