Summary
Players ofCall of Duty: Warzonehave temporarily lost access to Plunder, one of the game’s more popular multiplayer modes. Plunder was withdrawn fromCall of Duty: Warzoneplaylists by the game’s developers, without a clear indication of when it would return.
Call of Duty: Warzoneis best known as the free-for-all battle royale variant of the popularCall of Dutyfranchise, and since its debut in 2020 has consistently made the rounds on lists ofthe best battle royale games. This is thanks in part toCall of Duty’s signature gunplay and customization, but also the fact thatWarzoneis free to access for all players. An additional purchase is only required for players who want to play the “standard"Call of Dutymultiplayer modes and single-player campaign included with the regular franchise entries. On top of that,Warzoneincorporates many modes and rule variations that attract players of all stripes and playstyles. One such mode was Plunder.
Unfortunately, developers opted to temporarily pull access to Plunder on July 19, 2025, with an officialCall of DutyUpdates post citing the need to investigate performance problems. They didn’t specify when the mode would be returned.Call of Duty: WarzonePlunder involves teams racing to gather cashscattered around the map. The mode was previously removed early in 2024, and returned in mid-July, to the delight of its fans.
Call of Duty: Warzone Plunder Temporarily Shut Down To Fix Performance Issues
In a brief update, theCall of DutyUpdates social media didn’t detail which performance issues caused the removal, but did note that they seemed to be affecting players at the start ofWarzonematches.Call of Dutyis no stranger to performance issues, with major updates aimed attackling performance problems inWarzonespecifically in recent months.
Players responded with a mix of understanding and frustration, with social media replies calling on developers to quickly address the issue and bring back the popular mode. Some players claimed that the performance issues they experienced weren’t limited to Plunder alone, saying that lag and other problems persisted across allWarzonemodes. Plunder is well-liked byWarzonefans because of its use of unlimited respawning, allowing players to quickly get back into the action and worry less about their own safety. Plunder is also a good way to level upthe bestCall of Dutyweaponsand get practice against live players, thanks to its fast pace and hectic combat.
Warzonefans have been waiting months for renewed access to the popular Plunder mode, only to be frustrated by its sudden and unplanned withdrawal over technical problems. With luck, developers will clear Plunder for a return to theCall of Dutyplaylists in short order.
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