Call of Duty: Warzone Temporarily Disables Popular Shotgun

Call of Duty: Warzone temporarily suspends the Reclaimer 18 shotgun. The popular Modern Warfare 3 weapon has been disabled, prompting speculation about the cause.

The official Call of Duty: Warzone channels announced the indefinite suspension of the Reclaimer 18 shotgun without explanation. This action follows a pattern of balancing challenges within Warzone's extensive arsenal, which includes weapons from various Call of Duty titles. Integrating weapons from different games presents difficulties in maintaining balance and stability.

Player theories regarding the Reclaimer 18's removal center around a potentially "glitched" blueprint version, impacting its effectiveness. Videos and images circulating online suggest unusually high lethality.

Community reaction is mixed. Many players applaud the temporary removal, hoping to address potential balance issues, and some suggest reconsidering the JAK Devastators attachment, which allows dual-wielding of the Reclaimer 18. This attachment, while nostalgic for some, has been criticized for creating overpowered "akimbo shotgun" builds. However, others express disappointment, arguing the disabling is overdue and that the issue, stemming from a paid Tracer Pack, constitutes unintentional "pay-to-win" mechanics. They advocate for more rigorous testing before releasing such content.