The Reclaimer 18 shotgun has been disabled in COD: Warzone. This has sent the gaming community into a frenzy, and I must say, it’s a wild ride. Why did Raven Software make this move? Well, it’s been a day of chaos, and we’ve got some thoughts.
The Shotgun's Disabling and Community Reactions
On January 11, Raven Software dropped a bombshell: the Reclaimer 18 shotgun was being disabled until further notice. This left a lot of us scratching our heads, wondering what the hell was going on. The update didn’t give a real reason, so speculation went into hyperdrive.
Gamers are throwing theories around like confetti. One thought it was a play to balance the game, pointing out that if they want to eliminate overpowered weapons, they might want to look at the Lockwood 300 shotgun and give it a dual-shot feature. Another user pointed out that the Devastator Kit for the Reclaimer 18 had a ridiculous number of shots, which definitely made it overpowered.
There’s also chatter that this could be part of a strategy to deal with the glitches that have been plaguing Warzone. Just in the last week, people have lost their Skill Rating (SR) in Ranked Play due to these issues. A screenshot shared showed that while the developers addressed the glitches, Activision Blizzard lacked the tools to recover lost stats. Good times.
Glitches and Cheating Rampant in Warzone
The glitches have been a real pain for players. Losing SR over the last two weeks has been a hot topic. Raven Software reportedly identified the glitch's cause, and a fix was expected in the coming week. But, as we know, nothing is ever that simple.
Cheating is also running rampant. Players have been vocal about the number of cheaters using illegal perks and hacks. Team RICOCHET has been working hard to combat this, banning over 19,000 accounts under Ranked Play as of November 26 according to a recent update.
Yet, cheating remains a persistent issue. One user tweeted about hackers using perks that shouldn’t even exist in Warzone, including Speed Boost, Hunted, and Specialist. When cheaters have speed and can highlight other players from a distance, you know it’s a mess.
The Need for Security Measures and Bug Bounty Programs
It seems to me that Raven Software could really benefit from a bug bounty program. It’s a win-win situation: they get vulnerabilities reported, and the community gets rewarded. It’s a great way to engage security experts and white hat hackers to identify and report vulnerabilities, like RCE exploits.
Being proactive with security is essential. It’s better than waiting for vulnerabilities to be exploited. Just look at Microsoft’s bug bounty program for Xbox, which includes rewards for RCE vulnerabilities. Better to be safe than sorry.
There’s also something to be said about community engagement. A bug bounty program could help unite the gaming community and security experts in ensuring the game’s integrity.
And of course, there’s always the incentive of money. Offering financial rewards for discovered vulnerabilities is a motivator. Just look at Microsoft and Rockstar Games with their programs.
Summary: The Future of COD: Warzone
The disabling of the Reclaimer 18 shotgun has opened up a can of worms in COD: Warzone. Balancing overpowered weapons, glitches, and cheating are all part of the chaos. As Raven Software wades through these waters, a bug bounty program could be the key to a more secure and enjoyable gaming experience.
Let’s see what the future holds for Warzone, and I hope they listen to what the community is saying.
