Activision has been accused of “butchering” the playlists out there 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 in their favourite means, or with a selected quantity of buddies.
With Black Ops 6’s launch just some weeks away, Raven announced it’s making “preparations” for the longer term of Warzone. As half 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 out there, and Trios will proceed to be out there by way of Ranked Play, with the present season ending on Thursday, October 17.
Nevertheless, it’s what Warzone has misplaced, somewhat than what it now has, that has sparked a backlash from followers, with Duos and Trios now not out there in Battle Royale mode, and Solos and Trios unavailable in Resurgence.
Which means from now till at the least 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 out there in Ranked Play solely by way of Rebirth Island (by far the smallest map in the sport).
It’s honest to say this announcement has sparked a backlash from Warzone’s hardcore neighborhood. “This could be one of the worst selections I’ve ever seen,” mentioned YouTuber Westie. “You’re basically sunsetting core branches of your sport and giving no actual clarification on the time the change is being made.
“Some added context/info can be fantastic.”
Right here’s some extra response:
There isn’t a Approach 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 somewhat wait 5 minutes to get right into a trios or duos than be compelled to play quads man down or with randoms. Worst choice I’ve ever seen. Sheesh.
— Ral (@Rallied) September 26, 2024
RIP to the social media man posting this who had zero affect over this choice
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— Isaac (@IceManIsaac) September 26, 2024
Raven has but to supply an evidence for its choice, however some are speculating it has to do with a necessity to keep up 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 about to include the upcoming shooter’s mechanics, weapons, and equipment into the sport, however there’s no clarification for why this is able to 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 probably the most beloved map in Warzone’s four-year historical past, and it returns to the battle royale full with iconic factors of curiosity comparable to Stadium, the Prepare Station, and Superstore. Fans at the moment are hoping their favourite playlists might be out there in time for Verdansk’s launch.
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