All Modern Warfare 3 Ranked Play changes in Season 2

With the Season 2 update, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's Ranked Play saw significant changes. Initially, this popular mode was introduced in the Season 1 Reloaded update, and players had limited time to experience its content before the season concluded. In Season 2, notable adjustments for this mode include new weapon and map restrictions, as well as some crucial SR tunings.

This article will take a closer look at all the changes affecting Modern Warfare 3's Ranked Play in the Season 2 patch.

Modern Warfare 3 Season 2 Ranked Play: Weapon restrictions, SR tuning, and more

Modern Warfare 3 Ranked Play features 4v4 matches that use the same settings, maps, and modes as the Call of Duty League (CDL), the professional esports league for CoD.

In Season 2, certain maps have been removed while others have been added to specific modes.

CDL Search and Destroy mode

Map removed: Skidrow
Map added: Rio

CDL Hardpoint mode

Map removed: Terminal
Map added: Rio
Returning map: Sub Base (This map was previously removed while an issue with P3 was investigated. A fix for this issue is now live with Season 2.)

Additionally, in Season 2, some weapons, attachments, and perks have been restricted.

Weapon Restrictions

Assault Rifles

SVA-545
RAM-7
BP50

SMGs

HRM-9
RAM-9

Sniper Rifles

XRK Stalker

Attachment Restrictions

JAK BFB
JAK Bullseye

Perks Restrictions

Vest

Ninja

Boots

Tactical Pads

Skill Rating (SR) also saw some changes in Season 2:

SR Tuning

The amount of SR earned after wins early on in a player’s Ranked Play journey has been increased to help elevate players to their intended Skill Division faster.
To increase the 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

Your Skill Division at the end of Season 2 will determine where you start in the following season. Here are the details:

Bronze through Crimson I Players are set back three tiers below where they finished in the previous season.
Players Crimson II and above will start Season 2 in Diamond I.

Modern Warfare 3 Season 2 Ranked Play rewards

You can earn MW3 Ranked Play bonuses in three ways: Rank rewards, Seasonal Challenge rewards, and End of Season Rewards.

Rank rewards

These rewards are available at launch and can be earned in any season.

Seasonal Challenge rewards

Win five Ranked Matches: MWIII Season 2 Competitor Sticker
Win 10 Ranked Matches: Pro Issue MCW Weapon Blueprint
Win 25 Ranked Matches: Farmed Them Charm
Win 50 Ranked Matches: Hard Day’s Work Weapon Decal
Win 75 Ranked Matches: MWIII Season 2 Competitor Loading Screen
Win 100 Ranked Matches: MWIII Season 2 Ranked Veteran Weapon Camo

End-of-Season Rewards

At the end of each season, players will be awarded Skill Division rewards that represent their highest attained Division in that season or an active placement in the Top 250. These are the details:

Highest Division - Bronze: MWIII Season 2 Bronze Emblem
Highest Division - Silver: MWIII Season 2 Silver Emblem
Highest Division - Gold: MWIII Season 2 Gold Animated Emblem and Weapon Camo
Highest Division - Platinum: MWIII Season 2 Platinum Animated Emblem and Weapon Camo
Highest Division - Diamond: MWIII Season 2 Diamond Animated Emblem and Weapon Camo
Highest Division - Crimson: MWIII Season 2 Crimson Animated Emblem and Weapon Camo
Highest Division - Iridescent: MWIII Season 2 Iridescent Animated Calling Card, Animated Emblem and Weapon Camo
End Season 2 in Top 250: MWIII Season 2 Top 250 Animated Calling Card, Emblem, and Weapon Camo
End Season 2 becoming the no. 1 player: MWIII Season #1 Overall Animated Calling Card and Emblem

Check out other Modern Warfare 3-related articles from Sportskeeda:

All weapon buffs and nerfs in Modern Warfare 3 Season 2 || How does Ninja Vest Perk work in Modern Warfare 3 || Modern Warfare 3 Ranked Play Season 2 || What is Hordepoint in MW3 || All new game modes in MW3 multiplayer Season 2 || How to unlock BP50 in Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone

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