Call of Duty: Warzone Temporarily Disables Popular Shotgun

Call of Duty: Warzone's Reclaimer 18 Shotgun Temporarily Removed

The popular Reclaimer 18 shotgun has been temporarily deactivated in Call of Duty: Warzone. The official Call of Duty announcement offered little explanation, leading to player speculation regarding the reason for its removal.

Warzone boasts an extensive arsenal, incorporating weapons from various Call of Duty titles, including the recent Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. This vast selection presents balancing challenges, as weapons designed for one game may prove overpowered or underpowered in Warzone's unique environment. Maintaining balance across this diverse weapon pool is a significant undertaking for the developers.

The Reclaimer 18, a semi-automatic shotgun based on the SPAS-12, is the latest weapon affected. Its temporary disablement, effective immediately, leaves players uncertain about its return.

Player Reactions and Speculation

The lack of detail prompted immediate speculation, focusing on a potentially "glitched" blueprint version of the weapon. Online footage suggests an unusually high level of effectiveness for this variant.

Community reaction is divided. Many players applaud the developers' proactive approach to addressing potential imbalances, particularly the overpowered nature of the weapon when combined with certain attachments like the JAK Devastators, which allows dual-wielding. While some players fondly recall the akimbo shotgun builds of past games, others found these builds frustrating to encounter.

However, some players express disappointment, arguing the disablement is overdue. The problematic blueprint is exclusive to a paid Tracer Pack, raising concerns about unintentional "pay-to-win" mechanics. These players advocate for more rigorous testing before releasing such content.