Call of Duty: Warzone has shaken things up for solo players by axing Battle Royale Solos and swapping them out for a solo version of Casual mode in Season 4. This change might ruffle some feathers, but it also offers a fresh way to play with a mix of real players and bots.
Since Verdansk returned in Season 3, the Casual mode has quickly become a go-to for many players. It’s a chill spot where you can face off against humans and bots, making it easier for less experienced players to get their bearings. Also, it’s perfect when you want to practice your aim or rack up some kills without the usual high stakes.
There’s been some grumbling about “sweats”—the super-skilled players—invading Casual mode, but the community has generally welcomed it. People wanted a solo version of this mode since it was only available in squads before. Now, Season 4 delivers that, but not without a catch.
Battle Royale Solos Removed in Season 4
The official Season 4 patch notes reveal that the devs are replacing the traditional Battle Royale Solos with Battle Royale Casual Solos. This means solo players who prefer pure PvP without bots will have to jump into Duos or Quads and rely on the Squad Fill feature to complete their teams.
The dev blog says, “Since launching Battle Royale Casual – a blend of players and clearly identifiable bots – we’ve seen it become a considerably popular option with positive reception overall.” They added, “Given its popularity, combined with our ongoing effort to keep playlist options focused and manageable, we’re going to experimentally replace core Battle Royale Solos with Battle Royale Casual Solos.”
If you’re a solo player who hates bots and wants the classic Warzone experience, you’re kinda stuck playing with random teammates in squads. The devs acknowledge this inconvenience but justify it by pointing out that Battle Royale Solos has been one of the less popular modes overall.
They stated, “While we understand the impact this will have for players who prefer core Battle Royale Solos, it is a compromise we’re comfortable with given the larger engagement with other playlist options.” Whether this is a permanent change or just a trial run remains unclear. The devs promised to “closely monitor player feedback” and engagement stats to decide the next steps.
So, what do you think about Warzone ditching traditional Solos? Is Casual Solos enough to fill that void, or will this push more players away? Drop your thoughts in the comments below, and let’s get the conversation rolling!
