Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is the latest entry within the iconic series, and with the game now being released worldwide, we’re slowly approaching the release of the new Season.
Season 2 is bringing a lot of content to the game, which also includes a fresh rank reset for players, and a new chance to earn rewards.
Here’s all the changes coming.
Modern Warfare 3 Season 2: All Ranked Play Changes – Rank Reset, Perks and More
The brand new season is arriving on February 7, 2024, and players are going to want to get into the know about all the changes coming to ranked this time around. Which we’ve listed below.
MWIII Ranked Play continues in Season 2 for its first full season, featuring NEW Seasonal Rewards including the Pro Issue MCW and new Divisional Camo Rewards to chase!
GAMEPLAY
- Maps and Modes
- CDL Search and Destroy
- Maps Removed
- Skidrow
- Maps Added
- Rio
- Maps Removed
- CDL Hardpoint
- Maps Removed
- Terminal
- Maps Added
- Rio
- Returning Map
- Sub Base
- Sub Base was previously removed while an issue with P3 was investigated. A fix for this issue is now live with Season 2.
- Sub Base
- Maps Removed
- CDL Search and Destroy
- Content Restrictions
- Weapon Restrictions
- Assault Rifles
- SVA-545
- RAM-7
- BP50
- SMGs
- HRM-9
- RAM-9
- Sniper Rifles
- XRK Stalker
- Assault Rifles
- Attachment Restrictions
- JAK BFB
- JAK Bullseye
- Vest
- Ninja
- Boots
- Tactical Pads
- Weapon Restrictions
SR (SKILL RATING) & DIVISIONS
- SR Tuning
- The amount of SR earned after wins early-on in a player’s Ranked Play journey have been increased to help elevate players to their intended Skill Division faster.
- To increase competitiveness of the Top 250 Skill Division and reduce SR inflation, the amount of SR deducted after losses for players who are well beyond their intended Skill Division has been increased substantially.
- End of Season Skill Setback
- At the end of each Season, your ending Skill Division will determine where you start the following season:
- Bronze through Crimson I Players are set back three Tiers below where they finished in the previous season.
- Example: A Player ending Season 1 in Gold III will begin Season 2 in Silver III.
- Players Crimson II and above will start Season 2 in Diamond I.
- Bronze through Crimson I Players are set back three Tiers below where they finished in the previous season.
- At the end of each Season, your ending Skill Division will determine where you start the following season:
REWARDS
- Rewards Reminder
- Players can earn Ranked Play rewards in three ways:
- Rank Rewards: Available at launch and can be earned in any Season.
- Players can continue their Season 1 Rank grind in Season 2.
- Season Rewards: Available at the start of a Season and only available in that Season.
- End of Season Rewards: Rewards that are awarded after the Season has ended and represent either your highest attained Division or an active placement in the Top 250 Division.
- Season 2 brings new Seasonal Division Camos to unlock in MWIII Ranked Play!
- Rank Rewards: Available at launch and can be earned in any Season.
- Players can earn Ranked Play rewards in three ways:
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Season 2 Rewards
- In addition to Rank Rewards, each Ranked Play Season will give players the opportunity to earn exclusive limited-time rewards.
- Throughout Season 2, players can earn the following rewards:
- 5 Wins: ‘MWIII Season 2 Competitor’ Weapon Sticker
- 10 Wins: ‘Pro Issue Gutter MCW’ Weapon Blueprint
- 25 Wins: ‘Farmed Them’ Weapon Charm
- 50 Wins: ‘Hard Day’s Work’ Large Weapon Decal
- 75 Wins: ‘MWIII Ranked Play Season 2’ Loading Screen
- 100 Wins: ‘MWIII Season 2 Ranked Veteran’ Weapon Camo
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End of Season Rewards
- At the end of each Season, players will be awarded Skill Division rewards that represent their highest attained Division that Season or an active placement in the Top 250 Division.
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Season 2 Division Rewards
- Bronze: ‘MWIII Season 2 Bronze’ Emblem
- Silver: ‘MWIII Season 2 Silver’ Emblem
- 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
- Iridescent: ‘MWIII Season 2 Iridescent’ Weapon Camo and Animated Emblem
- Top 250: ‘MWIII Season 2 Top 250’ Animated Weapon Camo, Animated Emblem, and Animated Calling Card
- Players must finish in the Top 250 Division to qualify for these rewards.
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Seasonal Division Operators
- Earn a Skill Division Skin for use with both CDL Male & Female Operators on both Factions to represent your highest Skill Division. Once the Skins from one Skill Division have been unlocked they can be permanently used in following Seasons in Modern Warfare III and Warzone:
- Gold – Iridescent: Earn the applicable ‘Gold Competitor’, ‘Platinum Competitor’, ‘Diamond Competitor’, ‘Crimson Competitor’, or ‘Iridescent Competitor’ Operator Skin set based on your highest Skill Division reached over the course of the Season.
- Top 250: Unlock the ‘Top 250 Competitor’ Operator Skin set by finishing a Season in the Top 250 Skill Division.
- Players must finish in the Top 250 Division to qualify for these rewards.
- Earn a Skill Division Skin for use with both CDL Male & Female Operators on both Factions to represent your highest Skill Division. Once the Skins from one Skill Division have been unlocked they can be permanently used in following Seasons in Modern Warfare III and Warzone:
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Ranked Play First Place
- The player who finishes Season 2 in the #1 position on the Top 250 Leaderboard will receive an animated unique, one-of-a-kind Calling Card and Emblem for ultimate Season 2 bragging rights
