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Warzone’s Crazy Loadout Exploit Patched: Relief For 2025 Ranked Players

Originally posted on Total Apex Gaming | By James Clark | Last updated May 6, 2025 2:00 PM ET

Warzone players can finally relax a bit. A major exploit in Call of Duty Warzone that let people drop custom loadouts in the pre-game lobby and grab them right away in matches has been fixed. This issue popped up after the Season 3 Reloaded update on May 1, 2025, and has been throwing off the game’s balance.

The Exploit Explained

Here’s how it worked: players could drop their custom loadouts in the lobby before a match started. Then land at that spot in-game to pick them up instantly. This gave them a huge edge with their best weapons and gear from the rip, skipping the usual scramble for loot or waiting for a loadout drop. It came to light soon after the Season 3 Reloaded update, as noted by GameRant.

Impact on Gameplay

Image from Call of Duty Warzone courtesy of Treyarch

The exploit messed with the game’s fairness. Players who used it could wipe out others early on with top-tier setups, leaving those without the trick at a disadvantage. People got fed up fast—one player even said on X, “Warzone’s loadout glitch made me leave Warzone. The game isn’t fun when people exploit this all the time”. This wasn’t the first time either; back in 2020, a similar glitch let players bring lobby weapons into matches, covered by Dexerto and Dot Esports.

The Patch

Raven Software stepped up quickly. On May 5, 2025, they pushed out an update that stopped players from dropping loadouts in the pre-game lobby. It plugged a gap that opened with the Season 3 Reloaded update. They’ve been on it to keep Call of Duty Warzone fair, as they mentioned in their community update.

Community Reactions

Players were happy with the fix. The Warzone community gave Raven props for moving fast. Showing how much they value quick responses to keep the game enjoyable. Social media, especially X, lit up with players pointing out the issue and cheering when it got resolved. That kind of feedback helps devs stay on top of things.

Conclusion

Fixing this loadout exploit in Call of Duty Warzone is a solid move for keeping matches fair. It shows Raven’s got the community’s back as the game keeps growing. Want more gaming updates? Check out Total Apex Gaming’s news section. For tips and more, head to Total Apex Gaming.

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