Summary
More than three years after the launch of the originalCall of Duty: Warzone, developer Raven Software confirmed that the team is investigating an issue involving missing footstep audio in the game. This is a major problem that Raven Software continued to receive feedback on fromCall of Duty: Warzonefans in Season 1, and a future update may finally bring some clarity on the issue.
Modern Warfare 3andWarzoneSeason 1began on December 6, ushering in a fresh era forCall of Duty.Warzonevia the Urzikstan map, several quality of life changes, and new gameplay features. Moreover,Warzoneplayers have instant access to the Ashika Island and Vondel maps thanks toCall of Duty’sCarry-Forward system, which also carries over weapons, operators, and gear from pastModern Warfare 2andWarzoneseasons. Although the game’s latest content and upcoming updates are exciting for returningWarzonefans, the persistent footstep audio problem has prevented many devoted players from fully enjoying the battle royale title.
Raven Software’s official Twitter account confirms that the development team is investigating missing footstep audio inWarzoneSeason 1. This issue causes enemy footsteps to remain silent in nearly all combat scenarios, similarly toWarzone’sDead Silence perk. According to Raven Software, the developers received a lot of feedback on this particular matter following Warzone Season 1’s launch on December 6, and more information will be revealed at a later date. Although the developers state that the missing audio has been a problem inWarzoneSeason 1, many active players under andersonjdev’s Reddit post note that the community has complained about this issue as far back asthe originalWarzonefrom 2020.
In the Reddit thread, players discuss thatthe audio issue persisted in several seasons ofWarzone, despite theCall of Dutydevelopers releasing updates that directly targeted this bug. As a result, some players believe Raven Software is gaslighting theWarzonecommunity, since the audio problem appears to return in “cycles” whenever the game receives major content updates and balance adjustments. However, many players are still optimistic about audio changes following Raven Software’s brief statement.
At the very least, Raven Software directly and quickly acknowledging the audio issue is a promising sign forWarzone’supcoming updates in Season 1and beyond. If the issue is corrected,Warzoneplayers can focus on creating optimal weapon and gear loadouts. An update that fixes the audio bug could bring back players who were dissuaded from playingWarzoneas well.
