Call of Duty: Warzone Temporarily Disables Popular Shotgun

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

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

Warzone boasts a massive arsenal, constantly expanding with weapons from new Call of Duty titles. This vast selection presents balancing challenges, as weapons designed for different games may prove overpowered or underpowered in Warzone's unique environment. The Reclaimer 18, a Modern Warfare 3 addition based on the SPAS-12, appears to be the latest victim of these challenges.

The sudden disabling of the Reclaimer 18 ignited discussion among players. Some suspect a "glitched" blueprint version, potentially offering unfair advantages. Videos and images circulating online seem to support claims of unusual lethality.

Community reaction is mixed. Many applaud the developers' proactive approach to addressing potential balance issues, suggesting the temporary removal is a necessary step. Some players even advocate for a reevaluation of the JAK Devastators aftermarket parts, which allow dual-wielding of the Reclaimer 18, creating a powerful, albeit potentially problematic, combination. While nostalgic for the "akimbo shotgun" meta of previous games, others found these builds frustrating.

Conversely, some players express disappointment, arguing the disabling came too late. As the problematic blueprint is part of a paid Tracer Pack, they contend that the situation inadvertently created a "pay-to-win" scenario, highlighting the need for more rigorous testing before releasing such content. The lack of a concrete timeline for the weapon's return further fuels this frustration.