Warzone Shotgun Temporarily Removed for Balancing

Call of Duty: Warzone temporarily disables the Reclaimer 18 shotgun. The popular Modern Warfare 3 weapon has been removed from the game "until further notice," with no specific reason given by developers. This action follows player speculation regarding a potentially overpowered "glitched" blueprint version of the weapon.

The Call of Duty: Warzone arsenal is vast, encompassing hundreds of weapons from various Call of Duty titles. This extensive selection presents challenges in maintaining balance and addressing technical issues. The Reclaimer 18, a semi-automatic shotgun inspired by the SPAS-12, is the latest casualty of these challenges.

The community's response to the Reclaimer 18's temporary removal is mixed. While some players applaud the developers' proactive approach to addressing potential imbalances, particularly concerning the JAK Devastators attachment allowing dual-wielding, others express disappointment. Criticism centers around the perceived "pay-to-win" aspect of the issue, as the problematic blueprint is part of a paid Tracer Pack, and the lack of thorough testing before its release.

The situation highlights the ongoing balancing act developers face in managing a constantly evolving game with a massive weapon pool. The Reclaimer 18's return remains uncertain, pending further investigation and resolution of the underlying issues.