Apparently, they're not playing. Unfortunately, I've already given up on playing Caustic.
They completely destroyed him since season s21 or s22 (I don't remember when his gas damage was completely destroyed), and since season 24, when the crazy move came into play, the only thing he's good for is removal.
Despite this, Respawn doesn't pay any attention to him.
Change the character or change the game. They simply hate Caustic.
PS. Yes, I know about the buff coming, but it's so weak it won't change anything. He's supposed to get two extra barrels? What kind of buff is that supposed to be? How does everyone get through his gas because he deals too little damage considering low TTK?
Caustic needs more gas damage and slowing enemies, but Respawn won't give him that. Wattson got massive buffs, and Caustic will basically get a lollipop just to stop him from crying. It's sick.
Developers have been deliberately playing on their players' nerves for many seasons. Why? I don't know.
He's the worst character in terms of abilities, movement, and hitbox. In my opinion, he's not going to get off the ground unless he gets massive buffs or movement meta gets massive nerfs. For now, they're treating Ash like a child. She gets minimal nerfs every now and then, but they don't really change anything. The developers are afraid to nerf Ash significantly, even though we all know it should happen.