Raven Software has confirmed that Grappling Hooks are being removed from standard Call of Duty: Warzone Battle Royale and Resurgence playlists in a future update later this month. The decision follows months of community debate and a persistent, game-breaking glitch that traps players in an unescapable animation when a hook gets stuck on a surface.
Quick Facts
- Developer: Raven Software
- Affected Modes: Standard Battle Royale and Resurgence playlists
- Removal Window: Later in August 2026 (expected ahead of Modern Warfare 4's betas in September)
- Modes Keeping Grapples: Black Ops Royale
Player Impact and Community Response
Grappling Hooks were first introduced during testing following December's Black Ops 7 integration before arriving across all modes in the Season 3 update. While some players and content creators praised the fast-paced movement and sandbox playstyles they enabled, others argued that the equipment disrupted endgame positioning and zone rotations.
Regardless of differing opinions on the item's mechanical impact, broad agreement formed around removing the glitchy animations caused by stuck hooks. Streamer HusKerrs noted that removing the equipment is a beneficial decision for both casual and competitive play, while voices like Speros expressed disappointment over losing the sandbox versatility on larger Battle Royale maps.
Release and Timing Context
While the removal was confirmed by Raven Software on August 5, 2026, the studio noted that the change is slated for later in August. The update is expected to arrive ahead of Season 5 Reloaded to avoid clashing with upcoming Modern Warfare 4 betas scheduled for early September. Players can still expect to access grappling hooks in the Black Ops Royale mode moving forward.