Imagine reaching the final stages of a high-stakes battle royale match in Call of Duty: Warzone, only to be left standing alone on the map, succumbing to the deadly poison gas as the circle closes. This frustrating scenario has become a reality for victims of one of Warzone’s most vexing bugs.
The Gulag Bug: Trapped in Call of Duty Purgatory
For months, players have been reporting instances of getting stuck in the gulag, the second chance system in Warzone that offers a 1v1 opportunity to fight for a chance to return to the game. Those affected by the bug find themselves trapped in the gulag, seemingly forgotten by the game, while the rest of the match unfolds far away.
While one option is to leave the match, some players have discovered an intriguing alternative. Since the game still considers them live players, they can patiently wait in the confines of the gulag, watching as the match progresses.
We got 3rd place to 2 people stuck in the gulag at the 9th circle
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Occasionally, this results in a peculiar situation where two players remain stuck in the gulag, engaged in an unintended endurance match that continues long after everyone on the main map has perished.
Anecdotes from the Gulag Bug
User Matt8992 shared an amusing encounter on Reddit during a match, expressing frustration at being stuck in the gulag with another player for 15 minutes. With only the two of them left in the game, Matt8992’s opponent even took a break for a smoke, highlighting the absurdity of the situation.
Fortunately, the stranded gulag bug does not appear to be deliberately triggered by players. Unlike past exploits, such as the infamous stim glitch in the previous Warzone installment, this bug does not seem to be intentionally used by malicious individuals to disrupt the game for others.
While the stranded gulag bug can be frustrating, it has not yet gained much attention from Activision. The bug does not appear on Warzone’s official known issues tracker, suggesting that it may take some time before a fix is implemented.
As Warzone players continue their battle for victory, the stranded gulag bug serves as a reminder that even the most thrilling games can encounter unexpected challenges.
