Solo Battle Royale has finally returned to Warzone, as the devs look to further test whether players prefer that mode or the Casual variant with bots.
Back in the Season 3 update, Warzone Casual arrived alongside the return of Verdansk. This gave players a more laid-back experience in lobbies made up of bots and real enemies, offering a break from the fast-paced action of other modes and a space to practice their aim.
It proved so popular that a solo version was released in Season 4, only it replaced the normal Solos playlist, giving those without squads no choice but to fight bots or join up with randoms. Ever since, fans have been desperately calling for it to return, and it finally happened in the June 26 playlist update.
Regular Solos is back in Warzone – for now
In the Season 4 Reloaded blog released on the same day, the devs revealed that “three times more players jumped into Casual Solos compared to standard Solos.” It also improved queue times and stability, and was popular among both current and returning players.
Prior to this, regular Solos “underperformed” consistently before it was removed and was “consistently ranking at the bottom across over 20 available playlist options.”
So, they’ve now decided to let the two playlists exist alongside each other to decide whether both should stay or if one should be removed for good.
“The next step in our test—which launches today—is to make both modes available to further observe player preference,” they explained in the blog. “This side-by-side test is an important part of our ongoing effort to refine our playlist experience. We’ll share more results from this test at a later date.”
“While we want players to have the freedom to choose the experience that’s most enjoyable for them, it’s vital that we maintain a healthy and balanced ecosystem for our players.”
So, although Solos is back for now, don’t be surprised to see it removed again if it doesn’t attract enough players. The devs will be monitoring player feedback throughout Warzone Season 4 Reloaded before making a decision.
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