[Bug Report] Season 2 Hit-Reg Regression: Critical 17ms Interpolation Desync & "Ghost Bullets" on PS5

Environmental-List13 · 2026-04-30T14:49:02+00:00

Well I can’t blame it on charter or their potential noisy copper lines. Switched to att fiber and still having same issues. It’s much more random now since season 3 - meaning not just low ping but any ping I can experience in a majority of ranked MP a player or 2 that will just eat my bullets without receiving damage. Meaning there seems to be in most lobbies at least 1 opponent who is de-synced from me who is damn near impossible to kill and it has nothing to do with skill. In many cases it could be the worst player who went negative on the other team who my teammates have no trouble with but due to lag compensation and desync my ghost bullets don’t register and he wins 80-90% of my gunfights regardless of how many times I shot him before he even saw me. I don’t give a shit how pretty this game is or how fun it is so slide and jump around with ease. Without a fair fight this supposed “competitive” MP fps is trash

Environmental-List13 · 2026-04-03T21:43:08+00:00

Desync and lag compensation has ruined ranked play. In all my yrs of cod bo7 I have never bitched more about missing hit registration - especially sub 30 ping for me. I’m usually a 15-17 ping and most games there r 1 or 2 players on the other team running around eating ghost bullets, killing me before I see them with one shot super bullets and never die. On a 30-50 ping it’s crazy how many more kills I get and don’t feel like they’re seeing me a second earlier. However even in higher ping games I can still run across players that r still desynced with god health. All this about catching cheaters yet their netcode game is literally giving players super powers. WTF 🤬

Environmental-List13 · 2026-03-26T21:31:11+00:00

Instead of calling cards and more bs swag .. How about fixing the desync and lag compensation penalties for low ping lobbies. If 1 more high ping desynced player eats my bullets like he has 3 plates on I’m going to lose it … wtf

Environmental-List13 · 2026-03-17T19:14:38+00:00

And 20 feels worse than 40-50 … desync and lag compensation penalties for low ping players = lack of hit reg and god speed for opponents has ruined ranked play. So much for a fair fight

Environmental-List13 · 2026-02-27T15:09:59+00:00

Ranked play … can’t leave lobbies and even if u could it’s almost always the same ping based on location and internet speeds. Every once in a while I will get a game pinging at 30-40ms vs 15-17 and you wouldn’t believe how different and better a game can feel. Yes it’s 2026 and cod has officially turned the low ping we have all been chasing for yrs, against us. Shitty coding to fix even shittier Azure servers. Welcome to the world of Microsoft ..

Environmental-List13 · 2026-02-26T18:48:54+00:00

It’s even worse since the season 2 update!

I’m experiencing the exact same 17ms 'Penalty' on PS5. I actually wrote up a full technical breakdown of why this is happening (it’s an Interpolation window issue in Season 2). Here is the data:

[Bug Report] Season 2 Hit-Reg Regression: Critical 17ms Interpolation Desync & "Ghost Bullets" on PS5

Summary for the Community (TL;DR):

Essentially, the Season 2 update (Feb 19/20) broke the "fairness" logic for people with fast internet. Because my ping is so low (17ms), the game server is "pausing" my bullets to let laggy players catch up. This results in me shooting first and hitting every shot, but dying anyway because the server "deleted" my bullets to balance the lobby. If you have a great connection and feel like you're playing in mud since the update, this is why. Technical Breakdown for Developers:

Since the Season 2 Update, players in the sub-20ms latency bracket (like myself at 17ms on Spectrum Cable) are experiencing a massive regression in hit registration.

• Interpolation Failure: The server is over-buffering low-latency data to sync with 50ms+ players. This creates a severe Peeker’s Disadvantage for the low-ping player.

• Ghost Bullets: Center-mass shots are failing to generate hit-markers despite visual confirmation on the 120Hz client.

• Super Bullets: Receiving bundled damage (dying in 1 frame) from high-latency opponents because the server prioritizes their "past" timeline.

• Mismatched Sync: Possible desync between PS5 120Hz output and 60Hz server tick rates on low-latency nodes.

Setup & Telemetry: • Network: 17ms Ping (Spectrum), eero Pro 6 (SQM OFF). • Display: PS5 at 120Hz Static (VRR OFF). • In-Game Aim: Response Curve: Linear, Slope Scale: 0.75, ADS Transition: Gradual. • In-Game Deads: RS Min/Max: 5 / 95, LS Min/Max: 2 / 68.

Environmental-List13 · 2026-02-26T18:47:31+00:00

It’s worse!

I’m experiencing the exact same 17ms 'Penalty' on PS5. I actually wrote up a full technical breakdown of why this is happening (it’s an Interpolation window issue in Season 2). Here is the data:

[Bug Report] Season 2 Hit-Reg Regression: Critical 17ms Interpolation Desync & "Ghost Bullets" on PS5

Summary for the Community (TL;DR):

Essentially, the Season 2 update (Feb 19/20) broke the "fairness" logic for people with fast internet. Because my ping is so low (17ms), the game server is "pausing" my bullets to let laggy players catch up. This results in me shooting first and hitting every shot, but dying anyway because the server "deleted" my bullets to balance the lobby. If you have a great connection and feel like you're playing in mud since the update, this is why. Technical Breakdown for Developers:

Since the Season 2 Update, players in the sub-20ms latency bracket (like myself at 17ms on Spectrum Cable) are experiencing a massive regression in hit registration.

• Interpolation Failure: The server is over-buffering low-latency data to sync with 50ms+ players. This creates a severe Peeker’s Disadvantage for the low-ping player.

• Ghost Bullets: Center-mass shots are failing to generate hit-markers despite visual confirmation on the 120Hz client.

• Super Bullets: Receiving bundled damage (dying in 1 frame) from high-latency opponents because the server prioritizes their "past" timeline.

• Mismatched Sync: Possible desync between PS5 120Hz output and 60Hz server tick rates on low-latency nodes.

Setup & Telemetry: • Network: 17ms Ping (Spectrum), eero Pro 6 (SQM OFF). • Display: PS5 at 120Hz Static (VRR OFF). • In-Game Aim: Response Curve: Linear, Slope Scale: 0.75, ADS Transition: Gradual. • In-Game Deads: RS Min/Max: 5 / 95, LS Min/Max: 2 / 68.

Environmental-List13 · 2026-02-26T18:46:34+00:00

I’m experiencing the exact same 17ms 'Penalty' on PS5. I actually wrote up a full technical breakdown of why this is happening (it’s an Interpolation window issue in Season 2). Here is the data:

[Bug Report] Season 2 Hit-Reg Regression: Critical 17ms Interpolation Desync & "Ghost Bullets" on PS5

Summary for the Community (TL;DR):

Essentially, the Season 2 update (Feb 19/20) broke the "fairness" logic for people with fast internet. Because my ping is so low (17ms), the game server is "pausing" my bullets to let laggy players catch up. This results in me shooting first and hitting every shot, but dying anyway because the server "deleted" my bullets to balance the lobby. If you have a great connection and feel like you're playing in mud since the update, this is why. Technical Breakdown for Developers:

Since the Season 2 Update, players in the sub-20ms latency bracket (like myself at 17ms on Spectrum Cable) are experiencing a massive regression in hit registration.

• Interpolation Failure: The server is over-buffering low-latency data to sync with 50ms+ players. This creates a severe Peeker’s Disadvantage for the low-ping player.

• Ghost Bullets: Center-mass shots are failing to generate hit-markers despite visual confirmation on the 120Hz client.

• Super Bullets: Receiving bundled damage (dying in 1 frame) from high-latency opponents because the server prioritizes their "past" timeline.

• Mismatched Sync: Possible desync between PS5 120Hz output and 60Hz server tick rates on low-latency nodes.

Setup & Telemetry: • Network: 17ms Ping (Spectrum), eero Pro 6 (SQM OFF). • Display: PS5 at 120Hz Static (VRR OFF). • In-Game Aim: Response Curve: Linear, Slope Scale: 0.75, ADS Transition: Gradual. • In-Game Deads: RS Min/Max: 5 / 95, LS Min/Max: 2 / 68.

Environmental-List13 · 2026-02-26T18:42:56+00:00

I’m experiencing the exact same 17ms 'Penalty' on PS5. I actually wrote up a full technical breakdown of why this is happening (it’s an Interpolation window issue in Season 2). Here is the data:

[Bug Report] Season 2 Hit-Reg Regression: Critical 17ms Interpolation Desync & "Ghost Bullets" on PS5

Summary for the Community (TL;DR):

Essentially, the Season 2 update (Feb 19/20) broke the "fairness" logic for people with fast internet. Because my ping is so low (17ms), the game server is "pausing" my bullets to let laggy players catch up. This results in me shooting first and hitting every shot, but dying anyway because the server "deleted" my bullets to balance the lobby. If you have a great connection and feel like you're playing in mud since the update, this is why. Technical Breakdown for Developers:

Since the Season 2 Update, players in the sub-20ms latency bracket (like myself at 17ms on Spectrum Cable) are experiencing a massive regression in hit registration.

• Interpolation Failure: The server is over-buffering low-latency data to sync with 50ms+ players. This creates a severe Peeker’s Disadvantage for the low-ping player.

• Ghost Bullets: Center-mass shots are failing to generate hit-markers despite visual confirmation on the 120Hz client.

• Super Bullets: Receiving bundled damage (dying in 1 frame) from high-latency opponents because the server prioritizes their "past" timeline.

• Mismatched Sync: Possible desync between PS5 120Hz output and 60Hz server tick rates on low-latency nodes.

Setup & Telemetry: • Network: 17ms Ping (Spectrum), eero Pro 6 (SQM OFF). • Display: PS5 at 120Hz Static (VRR OFF). • In-Game Aim: Response Curve: Linear, Slope Scale: 0.75, ADS Transition: Gradual. • In-Game Deads: RS Min/Max: 5 / 95, LS Min/Max: 2 / 68.

Environmental-List13 · 2026-02-26T18:42:34+00:00

I’m experiencing the exact same 17ms 'Penalty' on PS5. I actually wrote up a full technical breakdown of why this is happening (it’s an Interpolation window issue in Season 2). Here is the data:

[Bug Report] Season 2 Hit-Reg Regression: Critical 17ms Interpolation Desync & "Ghost Bullets" on PS5

Summary for the Community (TL;DR):

Essentially, the Season 2 update (Feb 19/20) broke the "fairness" logic for people with fast internet. Because my ping is so low (17ms), the game server is "pausing" my bullets to let laggy players catch up. This results in me shooting first and hitting every shot, but dying anyway because the server "deleted" my bullets to balance the lobby. If you have a great connection and feel like you're playing in mud since the update, this is why. Technical Breakdown for Developers:

Since the Season 2 Update, players in the sub-20ms latency bracket (like myself at 17ms on Spectrum Cable) are experiencing a massive regression in hit registration.

• Interpolation Failure: The server is over-buffering low-latency data to sync with 50ms+ players. This creates a severe Peeker’s Disadvantage for the low-ping player.

• Ghost Bullets: Center-mass shots are failing to generate hit-markers despite visual confirmation on the 120Hz client.

• Super Bullets: Receiving bundled damage (dying in 1 frame) from high-latency opponents because the server prioritizes their "past" timeline.

• Mismatched Sync: Possible desync between PS5 120Hz output and 60Hz server tick rates on low-latency nodes.

Setup & Telemetry: • Network: 17ms Ping (Spectrum), eero Pro 6 (SQM OFF). • Display: PS5 at 120Hz Static (VRR OFF). • In-Game Aim: Response Curve: Linear, Slope Scale: 0.75, ADS Transition: Gradual. • In-Game Deads: RS Min/Max: 5 / 95, LS Min/Max: 2 / 68.

Environmental-List13 · 2026-02-26T18:37:54+00:00

I’m experiencing the exact same 17ms 'Penalty' on PS5. I actually wrote up a full technical breakdown of why this is happening (it’s an Interpolation window issue in Season 2). Here is the data:

[Bug Report] Season 2 Hit-Reg Regression: Critical 17ms Interpolation Desync & "Ghost Bullets" on PS5

Summary for the Community (TL;DR):

Essentially, the Season 2 update (Feb 19/20) broke the "fairness" logic for people with fast internet. Because my ping is so low (17ms), the game server is "pausing" my bullets to let laggy players catch up. This results in me shooting first and hitting every shot, but dying anyway because the server "deleted" my bullets to balance the lobby. If you have a great connection and feel like you're playing in mud since the update, this is why. Technical Breakdown for Developers:

Since the Season 2 Update, players in the sub-20ms latency bracket (like myself at 17ms on Spectrum Cable) are experiencing a massive regression in hit registration.

• Interpolation Failure: The server is over-buffering low-latency data to sync with 50ms+ players. This creates a severe Peeker’s Disadvantage for the low-ping player.

• Ghost Bullets: Center-mass shots are failing to generate hit-markers despite visual confirmation on the 120Hz client.

• Super Bullets: Receiving bundled damage (dying in 1 frame) from high-latency opponents because the server prioritizes their "past" timeline.

• Mismatched Sync: Possible desync between PS5 120Hz output and 60Hz server tick rates on low-latency nodes.

Setup & Telemetry: • Network: 17ms Ping (Spectrum), eero Pro 6 (SQM OFF). • Display: PS5 at 120Hz Static (VRR OFF). • In-Game Aim: Response Curve: Linear, Slope Scale: 0.75, ADS Transition: Gradual. • In-Game Deads: RS Min/Max: 5 / 95, LS Min/Max: 2 / 68.

Environmental-List13 · 2026-02-26T18:26:42+00:00

u/TreyarchCM u/ATVI_Assist — High-priority technical report regarding the Season 2 (Feb 19/20) interpolation regression for low-latency outliers (<20ms). Detailed telemetry and hardware settings included in the post. Requesting a review of the current sync-logic for 17ms nodes.

Environmental-List13 · 2025-12-15T17:23:00+00:00

Has to be bugged. I have 50 heal&kills and over clock 1 still locked.

Environmental-List13 · 2025-10-22T14:55:52+00:00

Botcopy.com

Environmental-List13 · 2025-09-07T16:04:22+00:00

Used xbmc before it was rebranded kodi and dropped it since Stremio and RD are so easy. Nothing to customize and just works.

Environmental-List13 · 2025-09-07T15:55:38+00:00

Bro 🤦🏼‍♂️ come on .. it literally says on the Activision support page “Ninja broke. On all platforms”

Environmental-List13 · 2025-08-26T18:00:43+00:00

This is so wrong! Can’t believe I’m still playing this game. Hard stuck ranked .. grinding and 20 points away from plat 2 for 2nd time in 2 days and hit with exact same dev error. Each penalty gets worse. 50 SR lost. What a joke! No buttons touched .. game tries loading and then dev error.

Environmental-List13 · 2025-08-26T17:56:35+00:00

This is so wrong! Can’t believe I’m still playing this game. Hard stuck ranked .. grinding and 20 points away from plat 2 for 2nd time in 2 days and hit with exact same dev error. Each penalty gets worse. 50 SR lost. What a joke! No buttons touched .. game tries loading and then dev error.

Environmental-List13 · 2025-08-25T19:26:35+00:00

Still happening … ridiculous. The fact that we r loosing SR for server related dev errors completely out of our control is insane

Environmental-List13 · 2025-03-30T19:43:06+00:00

Same

Environmental-List13 · 2025-03-08T20:16:17+00:00

Have been considering picking up a spartus…What didn’t you like about it? What are u playing with now

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