Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 gets a Ranked mode in Season 2, we summarize the most important information.
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 brings with Season 2 some hoped-for features, important innovations and fresh content. Competitive players in particular are probably looking forward to the new Ranked playlist, in which you can prove your skills, rise in rank and earn rewards. All important information on starting time, game modes and ranks can be found here:
- Start Time: When will Ranked be available?
- Modes: What is played in Ranked?
- Ranks: What are the divisions?
- Advancement: How do I get to a higher rank?
- Rewards: What can I earn?
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All info about the Ranked Playlist
Start Time: When will Ranked be available?
You can expect to be able to play the new playlist from the start of Season 2 on 15 February at 19:00. From then on, you will be able to advance in ranks and divisions and earn progress towards the seasonal rewards. The only requirement is that your profile is already level 16 or above.
If you are just starting to play, you can also try out other new Season 2 content:
Modes: What is played in Ranked?
You play here exclusively 4v4 matches on some of the smaller core maps of Modern Warfare 2. The same (rules and restrictions) as in the official Call of Duty League always apply. Furthermore, in Ranked Matches all weapons and attachments will be unlocked to enable fair competition. The following maps and modes are available:
Hardpoint/Position
- Al Bagra Fortress
- Breenbergh Hotel
- Embassy
- Mercado Las Almas
- Zarqwa Hydroelectric
Search & Destroy & Destroy
- Al Bagra Fortress
- Breenbergh Hotel
- El Asilo
- Embassy
- Mercado Las Almas
Control
- Al Bagra Fortress
- Breenbergh Hotel
- El Asilo
Ranks: What are the divisions?
In Ranked there are two ways to move up: Your respective Skill Division indicates how well you play. If you are stronger than other players, you will move up, but you can also move down again. Ranks On the other hand, offer linear progression: the more victories you have accumulated, the higher your rank.
Ranks
Ranks primarily indicate how often you play Ranked Matches and are available regardless of your Skill Division. You unlock the next of 50 ranks by winning a certain number of matches. Every 5 ranks you will unlock a new icon that shows your progress. Your rank will not be reset at the end of the season, unlike your division.
Skill Divisions
At the beginning of Season 2, all players will start in the lowest division, Bronze. From there, you can work your way up to the top 250. There, you will even be displayed in a public ranking list.
At the start of the next season, your achieved division will be partially reset: If you have reached a division from bronze to purple, you will start one division lower. If you are one of the best players in Iridescent and Top 250, you will start in Platinum. Here is an overview of all divisions:
- Bronze: 0-899 SR
- Silver: 900-2,099 SR
- Gold: 2,100-3,599 SR
- Platinum: 3,600-5,399 SR
- Diamond: 5,400-7,499 SR
- Purple: 7,500-9,999 SR
- Edazzling: 10,000 SR minimum
- Top 250: 10,000+ SR (see below)
What is SR? You increase your skill rating (SR) by winning ranked matches. Your personal performance determines the amount of points you get for a win and lose. Once you reach a certain skill rating, you will be promoted or demoted.
Advancement: How do I reach a higher division?
In order to advance to the next division, you must first and foremost win more ranked matches than you lose. For every win you get points for your skill rating, but if you lose you get points deducted from your skill rating again.
Your personal performance and that of the team will also be taken into account: If you have only just lost, you will only lose a few points. If, on the other hand, you win and have played particularly well, you will receive more points than for an average match.
The divisions from Bronze to Purple are each divided into three levels, so you start in Bronze 1, then reach Bronze 2, 3 and finally Silver if your skill rating is high enough.
What if a teammate leaves the match? If you have to fight outnumbered, you won”t lose any points if you lose, but you can still earn them if you win. Those who frequently leave a ranked match, behave inappropriately, or otherwise harm their teammates will also face penalties.
Rewards: What can I earn?
Naturally, you can not only look proudly at your hard-earned skill division, but also earn in-game rewards such as skins and the like while playing, which are also presented in the video above. These are unlocked in three ways:
1. seasonal rewards
To unlock Seasonal Rewards, you must win a certain number of Ranked Matches during each of the current Season 2. These rewards are known so far:
- 5 victories: A sticker
- 10 Victories: A Machine Gun Blueprint
- 100 Victories: A weapon camouflage that can be used on all weapons.
- Other rewards (unlock conditions unknown): You can also unlock a charm, a decal and a special loading screen.
2nd Rank Rewards
You”ll also get more rewards for raising your rank next to the corresponding icon. It is not yet known how many victories you will need. These are the rewards you can unlock:
- Rank 5: The Operator Skin Pack
Ranked Competitor
for the CDL Operator, with aHome version
and aOut version
- Rank 15: A sidearm blueprint.
- Rank 30: A new Gun Screen that counts victories in Ranked.
- Rank 40: A Combat Knife Blueprint
- Rank 50: The Operator Skin Pack
Ranked Veteran
for the CDL Operator, with a
and aHome
Outside
3rd skill division rewards
Reaching certain skill divisions during the Season will also unlock rewards, regardless of whether you are relegated afterwards. The following rewards are known so far:
- Bronze and Silver: A new emblem
- Gold or higher: Two new operator skins, an animated emblem and a charm.
- Dazzling and Top 250: Animated Calling Card
- First place in the Top 250: exclusive animated calling card and emblem
Will you be trying out ranked games, or are you playing without any major ambitions? Feel free to let us know in the comments!
