Call of Duty®: Warzone™ CD Key

Users wrote

Many reviews complain about huge download sizes and launchers (hundreds of GBs). The TPM 2.0/secure-boot requirement is a frequent blocker for players with older hardware. Cheaters, poor anti-cheat, and laggy/netcode issues make online play frustrating. The launcher, shader compilation, and constant updates contribute to a bloated experience and long waiting times. Overall, the sentiment is largely negative, with only a few notes about playing with friends or occasional solid gameplay elements.

Last updated: 2026-03-05

Most Mentioned Advantages

• Playing with friends (2 mentions) - Several reviews mention that playing Warzone with friends is enjoyable. They describe laughter, teamwork and fun moments when grouping with friends. The social aspect is repeatedly cited as a positive part of the otherwise negative experience.
• Solid core gameplay and movement (2 mentions) - Some reviewers praise the core mechanics and movement, noting the gunplay feels well-implemented and the movement is satisfying. This suggests the game can be enjoyable despite technical issues. A few reviewers explicitly highlight movement or gunplay as a positive.

Most Mentioned Disadvantages

• Massive download size and installation (32 mentions) - Reviewers repeatedly mention extremely large download and installation sizes. They report hub downloads around 100GB and additional Warzone downloads, sometimes totaling hundreds of gigabytes. The size makes it difficult to install and manage the game, and some mention a lack of file compression and long waits. This adds to a frustrating first impression and ongoing storage concerns.
• Cheaters and weak anti-cheat (15 mentions) - Cheaters and hacks are widely reported, interfering with matches. The anti-cheat is described as ineffective by many players, which ruins fairness and reduces enjoyment. This problem is frequently cited as a major reason not to continue playing.
• Poor netcode, lag, and instability (12 mentions) - Players report stuttering, lag, and occasionally crashes or blue screens. The netcode is criticized as not great and affects consistency and fairness of matches. These issues are common across many sessions and platforms.
• Bloated launcher and update process (9 mentions) - Launchers and updates are described as bloated and confusing. Long downloads and shader compilation cause long waits and wasted storage. Some players report the hub being hundreds of gigabytes before Warzone can be accessed, which degrades the user experience.
• TPM 2.0 / secure boot barrier (6 mentions) - Many players report that TPM 2.0 or secure boot must be enabled to run the game. This excludes older hardware and locks out a portion of players. Some call for removing the requirement, arguing it punishes legitimate users for not having new hardware.

Compared Games

• Battlefield 6 (2 mentions) - Some reviewers say Battlefield 6 is superior in many aspects to Warzone/CoD's current state.
• Arc Raiders (2 mentions) - Some reviewers say Arc Raiders is superior and that Warzone is in a worse state, prompting some players to move to Arc Raiders.
• Warzone 3 (2 mentions) - Several reviewers say Warzone 3 was the last good Warzone version.