Ranked Play has finally been added to Modern Warfare 2. Here’s everything we know about the most anticipated game mode of MW2.
Call of Duty is one of the most popular FPS titles. The arcade shooter has always been a top contender for couch gaming. However, aside from the casual gaming aspect, CoD has its fair share of competitiveness.
While Ranked Play was unavailable in MW (2019), it has made it into MW2. Ranked Play is a full-fledged game mode that shares CDL’s core mechanics and rules. Players can get into Ranked Play and gain SR to push through the ranks. Here’s everything we know about MW2’s Ranked Play mode.
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What is Ranked Play Mode?
Ranked Play is the official competitive 4v4 Multiplayer experience for Modern Warfare 2, using the official rules, restrictions, maps, and modes from the CDL, which can be read here. Whenever the CDL rules are updated, expect changes to the Ranked Play rules to follow suit.
Players must be at least Level 16 to access Ranked Play but will have all unrestricted items – including weapons and attachments automatically unlocked within this mode to ensure that all players are on the same competitive footing.
Ranked Play Modes and Map Pool
Hardpoint
- Al Bagra Fortress
- Breenbergh Hotel
- Embassy
- Mercado Las Almas
- Zarqwa Hydroelectric
Search & Destroy
- Al Bagra Fortress
- Breenbergh Hotel
- El Asilo
- Embassy
- Mercado Las Almas
- Himmelmatt Expo
Control
- Al Bagra Fortress
- Breenbergh Hotel
- El Asilo
- Himmelmatt Expo
Ranked Play Skill Rating
Playing matches grants Skill Rating (SR), which determines what Skill Division out of the eight you belong to:
- 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
- Crimson – 7,500-9,999 SR
- Iridescent – 10,000 SR minimum
- Top 250 – 10,000+ SR
Skill Rating (SR) Progression
Your Skill Rating is based mainly on the result of every match you play – simply put, win the game to gain SR, lose the match, and lose SR. Individual and team performance will impact the amount of SR you gain or lose each game. In higher Skill Divisions, team performance will be emphasized to reward all winning playstyles appropriately.
Ranked Play Rewards
Whether you’re in the Top 250 or have only ranked up a time, there is plenty that comes with winning Ranked Play games. And all of them can be shown off within Ranked Play, Modern WPlayre 2 Multiplayer, or even Warzone 2.0.
First, there are several Seasonal Win Rewards for this first Ranked Season, starting with a Sticker at five wins and a Pro Issue SMG Blueprint, which includes attachments that are fit for competitive Play that is awarded Play0 wins. Additional rewards up this progression path include a Charm, Decal, and Loading screen up to a Weapon Camo, which can be used on any weapon and is awarded after winning 100 matches.
In terms of Rank Rewards, there are a few critical items outside of a new Calling Card every five ranks and some other competitive-focused cosmetics:
- Rank 5: “Ranked Competitor” Operator Skin Pack, one “Home” version and one “Away” version awarded for both the Male and Female CDL Operators
- Rank 15: Pro Issue Sidearm Blueprint, which has similar attachments to what is used at the highest level of competitiPlaylay.
- Rank 30: New Gun Screen that tracks RankPlaylay wins.
- Rank 40: Pro Issue Combat Knife Blueprint, another popular competitive Secondary weapon.
- Rank 50: “Ranked Veteran” Operator Skins (Home and Away) awarded to Male and Female CDL Operators, proof of your commitment to Ranked Play nPlaytter your Skill Division.
So, stay frosty and dive into action to find out where you stand in the ranks of MW2. Follow our Call of Duty guides for the best loadouts, tips, and tricks.
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