Joe Cecot, multiplayer co-director at Infinity Ward, responded to a strange bug in Warzone, which allows enemies to shoot directly through a player’s Riot Shield.
A game as expansive as Call of Duty: Warzone is sure to have its fair share of bugs and inconsistencies. Some, however, are more than minor, and can break the way the game should work.
The Riot Shields in Warzone are controversial, and some argue that they shouldn’t be present due to the negative playstyles they foster. However, Infinity Ward has not given directions to remove them, but it looks like they will have to patch it to deal with a popup error.
Riot shield easily deflects bullets.
On June 26, ‘TheseKnivesOnly’ tweeted the bug. The attached clip shows the player crouched in a corner with a riot shield in front of them. An enemy then turns the corner and opens fire, dealing damage despite the player’s Riot Shield being equipped.
However, it is when the killcam is viewed that the extent of the flaw becomes clear. The enemy’s POV shows the player with a Riot Shield on his back, even though he’s definitely equipped. Therefore, the player with the Riot Shield can be fired but cannot fire.
Fortunately, Joe Cecot was on hand to respond and reassure the Riot Shield principals who will be investigating, hoping that a solution will come soon. “We will take a look at this,” Cecot replied.
We will take a look at this.
– Joe Cecot (@JoeCecot) June 27, 2020
Cecot’s response was well received on Twitter, and the user thanked him for the quick response. Some Twitter users, however, joked that Riot Shields should be left with the glitch to discourage players from using them.
As much as Riot Shields can frustrate players, Infinity Ward will be looking for a quick patch to fix the problem.
It could well be fixed in the mid-season update 4, which has already been confirmed to feature a nerf for the Grau. There is no confirmed date for the mid-season update, but we expect it to drop around Tuesday, July 9.
Of course, we’ll provide comprehensive patch notes when the update drops in-game.
