What Happened to Ranked Play MW3? Where is Ranked Play MW3?

What happened to the MW3 ranking matches?

In Modern Warfare 3, there is a multiplayer mode called Ranked Play. This is a competitive mode where teams of four compete online using the same rules and maps as the Call of Duty League. When the League updates its rules, the Ranked Play mode in Call of Duty MW3 is also updated.

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This mode was developed by Treyarch and Sledgehammer Games. It is an improved version of the ranked game mode from Modern Warfare 2 (2022). It uses updated map, weapon, and gear content from Modern Warfare 3.

Ranked Play is a competitive multiplayer game mode with many features. It follows the rules and restrictions approved by the Call of Duty League. Players can track their performance with a visible skill rating and earn rewards in different skill divisions and tiers. Top players can even enter the top 250 leaderboards and divisions to prove they are the best.

However, not everyone can experience ranked play right away. Players will need to reach level 55 first. They will then be sorted into one of eight skill tiers based on their skill level. Unlocking ranked play takes effort, but it provides a challenging and rewarding experience for skilled players.

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  • Bronze – 0-899 SR
  • Silver Coins – 900-2,099 SR
  • Gold – 2,100-3,599 points
  • Platinum – SAR 3,600-5,399
  • Diamond – 5,400-7,499 SR
  • Dark Red – 7,500-9,999 points
  • Rainbow – 10,000 SR minimum
  • Top 250 – 10,000+ SR

In ranked matches, there are three different multiplayer game modes.

  • The first mode is CDL Search & Destroy. In this mode, there are no respawns and each round lasts 1.5 minutes. Friendly fire is enabled, which means you may accidentally hurt your teammates. Maps supported by this mode include Highrise, Invasion, Karachi, Rio, and Terminal.
  • The second mode is CDL Hardpoint. In this mode, the time limit is 5 minutes and the goal is to reach 250 points. Objectives rotate every 60 seconds, keeping the game dynamic. Just like in CDL Search & Destroy, friendly fire is enabled. Maps supported in this mode include Invasion, Karachi, Skidrow, Sub Base, and Rio.
  • The third mode is CDL Control. Each team has 30 lives and each round has a time limit of 1.5 minutes. The first team to win three rounds will win the game. Like the other modes, friendly fire is also enabled. The maps supported by this mode include Highrise, Invasion, and Karachi.

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What changes are coming to CoD MW3 Ranked Season 2?

Gameplay

Maps and Modes

  • CDL Search and Destroy
    • Removed Map – Skidrow
    • New Map – Rio
  • CDL Mounting Point
    • Map Removed – Terminal
    • New Map – Rio
    • Return to Map – Subbase (Previously removed while investigating P3 issues. The fix for this issue is now live in Season 2.)

Content restrictions

  • Weapon restrictions
    • Assault Rifles – SVA-545, RAM-7, BP50
    • Submachine guns – HRM-9, RAM-9
    • Sniper Rifle – XRK Stalker
  • Attachment restrictions
  • Vest
  • boots

SR (Skill Level) and Division

  • SR Tuning
    • The amount of SR players receive for winning early in their Ranked Play journey has been increased to help players advance to their desired skill level more quickly.
    • To increase competitiveness in the top 250 skill divisions and reduce SR inflation, the amount of SR deducted after a loss has been significantly increased for players who are well outside their intended skill division.
  • End of Season Skill Setback
    • At the end of each season, your final skill level will determine where you start the next season:
    • Players in Bronze to Crimson I will be ranked three tiers lower than the previous season.
    • Example: A player who finishes Gold III Season 1 will start Silver III Season 2.
    • Players at Crimson II and above will begin Season 2 at Diamond I.

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What’s new in CoD MW3 Ranked Season 2?

Reward Reminder

  • Players can earn ranked game rewards in three ways:
  • Tier Rewards: Available at launch, and can be earned in any season.
  • Players can continue to improve their rankings in the first season in the second season.
  • Season Rewards: Available at the start of a season and only available during that season.
  • End of Season Reward: A reward awarded after a season ends, representing your highest rank achieved or active ranking within the top 250 tiers.
  • Season 2 brings new seasonal division camouflages that can be unlocked in MWIII ranked matches!

Season 2 Rewards

  • In addition to ranked rewards, each ranked play season will also allow players to earn exclusive limited-time rewards.
  • In Season 2, players can earn the following rewards:
  • 5 wins: ‘MWIII Season 2 Contender’ weapon sticker
  • 10 wins: ‘Pro Issue Gutter MCW’ weapon blueprint
  • 25 wins: ‘Farmed Them’ weapon trinket
  • 50 wins: ‘Hard Work’ Large Weapon Decal
  • 75 wins: MWIII Ranked Season 2 loading screen
  • 100 wins: ‘MWIII Season 2 Ranked Veteran’ weapon camo

End of Season Rewards

  • At the end of each season, players will receive a Skill Division reward representing the highest division they achieved that season or their active ranking in the top 250 divisions.
  • Season 2 Division Rewards
  • Bronze: ‘MWIII Season 2 Bronze’ badge
  • Silver Medal: “MWIII Season 2 Silver Medal” Badge
  • Gold: ‘MWIII Season 2 Gold’ weapon camo and animated emblem
  • Platinum: ‘MWIII Season 2 Platinum’ weapon camo and animated emblem
  • Diamond: ‘MWIII Season 2 Diamond’ weapon camo and animated emblem
  • Crimson: ‘MWIII Season 2 Crimson’ weapon camo and animated emblem
  • Rainbow: ‘MWIII Season 2 Rainbow’ weapon camo and animated emblem
  • Top 250: ‘MWIII Season 2 Top 250’ animated weapon camo, animated emblem and animated business card
  • Players must finish in the top 250 divisions to be eligible for these rewards.

Seasonal Segment Operators

  • Earn Skill Division skins for CDL male and female operators across both factions to represent your top Skill Division. Once you unlock a Skill Division skin, they become permanently usable across the following seasons of Modern Warfare III and Warzone:
  • Gold – Rainbow: Receive the applicable Gold Contender, Platinum Contender, Diamond Contender, Crimson Contender, or Rainbow Contender Operator Skin Set based on your highest skill level achieved throughout the season.
  • Top 250: Complete a season in the Top 250 skill division to unlock the “Top 250 Contender” Operator Skin Set.
  • Players must finish in the top 250 divisions to be eligible for these rewards.

Ranked Game No. 1

  • Players who top the top 250 leaderboards in Season 2 will receive a unique animated business card and badge for ultimate Season 2 bragging rights

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When will CoD MW3 ranked matches be released?

Season 2 of CoD MW3 Ranked Play was released on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. MW3 Ranked Play was first released on January 18, 2024, and Treyarch celebrated the event on X (formerly Twitter).

Ranked play has been updated as part of MW3 Season 2. It was originally scheduled to be released on Wednesday, January 17 at 5pm, but was delayed due to “a serious issue being discovered”. However, the CoD team assured players that they are working on a fix for the issue. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and Microsoft Windows.

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