Call of Duty: Warzone Ranked Bug Fix Has Unexpected Result

Developer Raven Software recently rolled out an update for Call of Duty: Warzone to fix a bug that placed players lower than intended in Season 4’s Ranked Play; however, it unintentionally disrupted the leaderboard system. Launched on May 29, 2025, the latest season of Call of Duty: Warzone introduced a wealth of fresh content but has also been marred by widespread stability issues.

In response to player criticism, the developers of Call of Duty: Warzone have released at least two patches aimed at improving the game’s performance and stability. One of the key updates, which went live on June 2, targeted a range of issues, including frequent crashes and in-game stuttering that disrupted matches. The patch also addressed several map-related exploits by fixing collision glitches that allowed players to access unintended areas.

On June 11, the developer announced a fix for a Ranked Play issue in Call of Duty: Warzone that had caused some players to start Season 4 at a lower rank than intended. As part of the update, affected players will receive the missing Skill Rating on top of any SR they have earned since the season began. To help with the adjustment, these players were also granted three matches of demotion protection, consistent with how tier changes are typically handled. While this was meant to be a positive step, it introduced new complications. The fix unintentionally awarded massive SR gains, reportedly as high as 5,000, which instantly vaulted many players into the top 250 leaderboard.

This sudden shift raised concerns about the integrity of Call of Duty: Warzone’s Ranked Play, as it allowed some to bypass the usual grind entirely. Critics, including CharlieIntel, flagged the issue on social media, with others chiming in to express frustration. One player noted how those who had been reset to Bronze now had an easy path to high ranks like Diamond or even Crimson, calling the update a “horrible fix.”

Beyond the ranking imbalance, many players used the opportunity to once again criticize Call of Duty: Warzone’s anti-cheat measures. Comment sections were flooded with complaints, with some alleging that the top 250 is overrun with cheaters and boosters, while one player even suggested a paid version of the game – if it came with a working anti-cheat system.

Even as Warzone and Black Ops 6 deal with their fair share of lingering problems, the focus is already starting to shift toward the next big thing, Black Ops 7. Now that it’s been officially revealed, the buzz is picking up fast, and it looks like more and more of the dev team’s attention will start leaning that way.

Compiled by ApocaGames