Highlights

  • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is set to release Season 1 Reloaded on January 17, featuring a new multiplayer ranked mode.
  • The ranked mode will offer competitive 4v4 matches that mirror the settings, modes, and maps of the Call of Duty League (CDL), with friendly fire enabled.
  • Players can expect a new ranking system, enticing rewards for victories, and other additions.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is set to introduce an interesting multiplayer ranked mode in its upcoming Season 1 Reloaded content drop. The new content is scheduled for release on January 17, bringing numerous additions to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, a first-person shooter video game developed by Sledgehammer Games, faced initial criticism upon launch, with players expressing a variety of concerns. Despite being the franchise's lowest-rated title, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 has proven to be quite successful. The developer has now announced an upcoming content drop that is likely to excite fans.

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Season 1 Reloaded of Modern Warfare 3 will introduce Multiplayer Ranked Play, encouraging players to participate in competitive 4v4 matches that mirror the settings, modes, and maps of the Call of Duty League (CDL). Accessible after reaching Level 55, ranked play unlocks all gameplay items for use, with certain restrictions aligning with CDL competitive rules, creating an intriguing esports atmosphere. A notable twist awaits, as friendly fire is enabled in all ranked play matches, adding an extra layer of strategy and caution.

New Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Ranked Play Maps and Modes

MW3 Ranked Multiplayer Mode
  • CDL Search & Destroy: No respawning; 1.5-minute round timer; Friendly Fire enabled. Supported maps include Highrise, Invasion, Karachi, Skidrow, and Terminal.
  • CDL Hardpoint: 5-minute time limit; 250 score limit; 60-second objective rotation; Friendly Fire enabled. Supported maps include Invasion, Karachi, Skidrow, Sub Base, and Terminal.
  • CDL Control: 30 lives per team; 1.5-minute time limit; 3-round win limit; Friendly Fire enabled. Supported maps include Highrise, Invasion, and Karachi.

A new ranking system will be introduced, featuring a permanent Rank, with players starting at Rank 1. Players will navigate eight Skill Divisions and Tiers based on Skill Rating (SR), emphasizing personal and team performance. A Hot Streak mechanic awards a flaming rank for three consecutive wins, with flames progressing until a loss or after 72 hours. CDL ranked plays will include maps and modes such as Search & Destroy, Hardpoint, and Control, featuring various rules like no respawning, a 1.5-minute round timer, Friendly Fire, a 5-minute time limit, a 250-score cap, and 30 lives per team.

Furthermore, enticing rewards for Ranked Play victories, such as exclusive weapon stickers, blueprints, charms, and decals, sweeten the deal. Rewards at the end of the Skill Division season, including unique emblems, operator skins, weapon charms, and even animated calling cards, are among the offerings that players can expect from Modern Warfare 3 in 2024.

In addition to the multiplayer ranked mode, Modern Warfare 3 will be adding a new 6v6 map, team gunfight, a new warlord, popular multiplayer playlists like Rustment 24/7 and All or Nothing, and more. As fans anticipate the update on January 17, it is clear that Modern Warfare 3's content drop aims to add another layer of competitiveness to the game.