The guide on when Ranked Play, the Multiplayer Game Mode, is coming to Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 (CoD MW3 2023). Includes Launch Date in Season One, Rules, Maps and Rewards.
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When Is MW3 Ranked Play Release Date?
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MW3 Ranked Play Mode Rules
What Is Ranked Play?
Unlocked at Level 55, Ranked Play is a highly competitive 4v4 match mode that builds upon Call of Duty League's settings, maps and rules. It will have all unrestricted gameplay items unlocked for use, regardless of how much you’ve previously unlocked, apart from some weapons, Killstreaks etc. restricted by CDL competitive rules. Friendly Fire is enabled for all CDL modes.
Play Modes
- CDL Search & Destroy: No respawning;1.5-minute round timer.
- CDL Hardpoint: 5-minute time limit; 250 score limit; 60-second objective rotation.
- CDL Control: 30 lives per team; 1.5-minute time limit; 3-round win limit.
Weapons You Can Use In Ranked Play
There are restrictions when it comes to weapons and gear you can use in Ranked Play. See list below to find out what you can use in the competitive mode.
Note that all of these list what you can use except for the Attachments, where we listed the restricted items.
Weapons
| Type | Weapon |
|---|---|
| Assault Rifles | SVA 545 RAM-7 MCW |
| SMGs | Striker HRM-9 WSP Swarm AMR9 WSP-9 Rival-9 Striker 9 |
| Sniper Rifles | XRK Stalker KATT-AMR |
| Handguns | Renetti X12 |
| Melee | Gutter Knife Karambit |
(Restricted) Attachments
| Type | Attachment |
|---|---|
| MWII Weapons | All |
| Muzzle | Supressors (All) All Melee Damage Muzzles |
| Lasers | All |
| Optics | Thermal (All) Night Vision (All) |
| Ammunition | All |
| Underbarrels | All Launcher and Shotgun Underbarrels |
| Trigger Action | All Fire Rate Triggers |
| Grip | All Akimbo Grips |
| Aftermarket Parts | All |
| MW2 Attachments | All |
Equipment
| Type | Equipment |
|---|---|
| Tactical | Smoke Grenade (Except Hardpoint and Control) Stun Grenade |
| Lethal | Frag Grenade Semtex |
| Field Upgrades | Trophy System Dead Silence |
Perks
| Type | Perk |
|---|---|
| Vests | Infantry Vest Assassin Vest |
| Gloves | Quick-Grip Gloves Commando Gloves Ordnance Gloves Marksman Gloves Assault Gloves |
| Gear | Eod Padding Tac MaskMission Control Comlink Mag Holster |
| Streaks | Swarm EMP |
Skill Division System And Rewards
The image above is from MW2 Ranked Play Mode.
Skill Rating And Division Overview
The Ranked Play mode has a Skill Rating (SR) system that shows your progress and determines your place across 8 Skill Divisions. You increase your Skill Rating by winning matches and you lose Skill Rating when you lose matches. At the beginning of the season, you start with 0 SR at Bronze I Skill Division. All Divisions except for Iridescent have 3 Tiers.
Skill Divisions And Required SR
| Skill Division | Skill Points |
|---|---|
| Bronze | 0 SR |
| Silver | 900 SR |
| Gold | 2,100 SR |
| Platinum | 3,600 SR |
| Diamond | 5,400 SR |
| Crimson | 7,500 SR |
| Iridescent | 10,000 SR |
| Top 250 | 10,000+ SR |
Ranked Play Rewards
The rewards below can be earned during the season once you win a certain number of matches.
| Wins Required | Reward |
|---|---|
| 5 Ranked Matches | “MWIII Season 1 Competitor” Weapon Sticker. |
| 10 Ranked Matches | “Pro Issue Gutter Knife” Weapon Blueprint |
| 20 Ranked Matches | “Script Writer” Weapon Charm |
| 30 Ranked Matches | “Built Different” Large Decal |
| 40 Ranked Matches | “MWIII Ranked Play Season 1” Loading Screen |
| 50 Ranked Matches | “MWIII Season 1 Ranked Veteran” Weapon Camo |
Skill Division Rewards
Skill Division rewards are obtained at the end of the season based on your best Skill Division earned at that time. The top 250 players will have the chance to prove they are among the best.
| Skill Division | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Bronze & Silver | - “Season 1” Emblem |
| Gold through Crimson | - New Ranked Play-themed Operator Skins, Weapon Charms - Skill Division Animated Emblem |
| Iridescent | - “MWIII Season 1 Iridescent” animated Calling Card - Skill Division’s Operator Skins, Animated Emblem, Weapon Charms |
| Top 250 | - Top 250 Operator Skins - Weapon Charm - Unique animated Emblem and Calling Card |
| Top 1 | - Top 250 Operator Skins - Weapon Charm - Unique one-of-a-kind animated Emblem and Calling Card |
MW3 Ranked Play Maps
It has been announced that the Ranked Play Modes will include the maps below.Maps for Hardpoint
- Invasion
- Karachi
- Skidrow
- Sub Base
- Terminal
Maps for Search & Destroy
- Highrise
- Invasion
- Karachi
- Skidrow
- Terminal
Maps for Control
- Highrise
- Invasion
- Karachi
Afghan
Derail
Estate
Exhibit
Favela
Greece
Highrise
Invasion
Karachi
Meat
Quarry
Rundown
Rust
Scrapyard
Shipment
Skidrow
Sub Base
Terminal
Training Facility
Underpass
Wasteland
Popov Power (Ground War) 
Operation Spearhead (War Mode)
Orlov Military Base (Ground War) 
Levin Resort (Ground War)
