Warzone update fixed low ranking bug but disrupted leaderboards by awarding up to 5K SR.

Players concerned about integrity after unintentional shift allows easy rank bypass.

Criticism of Warzone's anti-cheat measures resurfaces amid top 250 leaderboard issues.

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.

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.

Source - Gamerant 

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