Activision has been accused of “butchering” the playlists obtainable for battle royale Warzone after developer Raven Software program introduced a consolidation forward of the discharge of Black Ops 6.
Warzone usually rotates totally different modes, squad sizes, and even maps each week, a lot to the annoyance of some followers who simply wish to play the battle royale of their favourite approach, or with a particular variety of mates.
With Black Ops 6’s launch just some weeks away, Raven introduced it’s making “preparations” for the way forward for Warzone. As a part of that, has consolidated the present playlist choice into the next:
• Battle Royale Solos & Quads
• Resurgence Duos & Quads
Plunder, Bootcamp, and energetic Restricted-Time Modes will stay obtainable, and Trios will proceed to be obtainable through Ranked Play, with the present season ending on Thursday, October 17.
Nevertheless, it’s what Warzone has misplaced, quite than what it now has, that has sparked a backlash from followers, with Duos and Trios now not obtainable in Battle Royale mode, and Solos and Trios unavailable in Resurgence.
Which means that from now till no less than the launch of Black Ops 6 on October 25, Urikztsan (the present Battle Royale map) solely helps Solos, Quads, and Plunder Quads, and Resurgence has a Duos and Quads map rotation, with Trios obtainable in Ranked Play solely through Rebirth Island (by far the smallest map within the recreation).
It’s honest to say this announcement has sparked a backlash from Warzone’s hardcore neighborhood. “This could be one of many worst selections I’ve ever seen,” stated YouTuber Westie. “You’re primarily sunsetting core branches of your recreation and giving no actual clarification on the time the change is being made.
“Some added context/data can be fantastic.”
Right here’s some extra response:
There isn’t any Method hahahahah
— James – JGOD (@JGODYT) September 26, 2024
Black Ops 6 isn’t even out you don’t must butcher the playlists until it drops lil bro🙏😭
— HunterTV☄️ (@itsHunterTV) September 26, 2024
Simply say you dont need us to play Warzone until BO6 drops… that is hilarious
— Chris (@STYLERZ97) September 26, 2024
I’m 100% optimistic individuals would quite wait 5 minutes to get right into a trios or duos than be pressured to play quads man down or with randoms. Worst determination I’ve ever seen. Sheesh.
— Ral (@Rallied) September 26, 2024
RIP to the social media man posting this who had zero affect over this determination 😭 pic.twitter.com/KwmvHqz3gd
— Isaac (@IceManIsaac) September 26, 2024
Raven has but to supply an evidence for its determination, however some are speculating it has to do with a necessity to take care of fast-filling lobbies amid a perceived shrinking playerbase. Gamers are additionally questioning why Raven namechecked the discharge of Black Ops 6 in its announcement — Warzone is ready to include the upcoming shooter’s mechanics, weapons, and kit into the sport, however there’s no clarification for why this may require a playlist consolidation.
For now, Warzone gamers haven’t any selection however to play with this new, consolidated playlist providing, or, as some are threatening, give up till their favourite methods to play return.
Final month, Activision introduced that Warzone is bringing again the map that began all of it, Verdansk, in spring 2025. Verdansk is essentially the most beloved map in Warzone’s four-year historical past, and it returns to the battle royale full with iconic factors of curiosity reminiscent of Stadium, the Prepare Station, and Superstore. Followers at the moment are hoping their favourite playlists shall be obtainable in time for Verdansk’s launch.
Wesley is the UK Information Editor for IGN. Discover him on Twitter at @wyp100. You may attain Wesley at [email protected] or confidentially at [email protected].