Call of Duty: Warzone Temporarily Disables Popular Shotgun

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

The popular Reclaimer 18 shotgun, a staple in Call of Duty: Warzone, has been temporarily disabled by developers. The sudden removal, announced via official Call of Duty channels, has left players speculating about the cause.

Warzone boasts an extensive arsenal, constantly expanding with weapons from new Call of Duty titles. This vast selection, while offering variety, presents balancing and technical challenges. Integrating weapons designed for other games, like Modern Warfare 3's Reclaimer 18, can lead to imbalances or unforeseen glitches.

The Reclaimer 18's temporary disablement lacks specific details. Its introduction from Modern Warfare 3, a semi-automatic shotgun reminiscent of the SPAS-12, has proven problematic.

Player Reactions and Speculation

The announcement ignited speculation, with some players suspecting a "glitched" blueprint version, possibly the Inside Voices variant, as the culprit. Videos showcasing its seemingly overpowered performance fueled this theory.

Community response is divided. Many players support the temporary removal, believing it addresses an overpowered weapon. Some even suggest reevaluating the JAK Devastators aftermarket parts, which enable dual-wielding of the Reclaimer 18, creating a potent, albeit potentially frustrating, combat style. Others express disappointment, arguing the disablement is overdue and that the Inside Voices blueprint, being part of a paid Tracer Pack, inadvertently created a "pay-to-win" scenario due to insufficient testing.