Modern Warfare 3 Ranked Play: Rewards, Maps & Ranks Explained

Ranked Play is finally arriving in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 with the launch of Season 1 Reloaded. This competitive mode gives players a chance to climb through the skill divisions and earn exclusive in-game rewards. For those eager to prove their skills against the best, here is what you need to know about Modern Warfare 3's Ranked Play.

MW3 Ranked Play Rewards

Activision has provided both win-based and skill-based rewards to motivate players in Ranked Play. By winning matches, you can unlock:

• Win 5 Ranked Play matches to get “MW3 Season 1 Competitor” Weapon Sticker
• Win 10 Ranked Play matches to get “Pro Issue Gutter Knife” Weapon Blueprint
• Win 20 Ranked Play matches to get “Script Writer” Weapon Charm
• Win 30 Ranked Play matches to get “Built Different” Large Decal
• Win 40 Ranked Play matches to get “MW3 Ranked Play Season 1” Loading Screen
• Win 50 Ranked Play matches to get “MW3 Season 1 Ranked Veteran” Weapon Camo

Advancing through the skill divisions also unlocks new goodies:

• Bronze and Silver players receive season-themed emblems.
• From Gold to Crimson, you’ll also earn operator skins and weapon charms fitting the rank.
• Make it to the top Iridescent tier for a special animated calling card.
• The best of the best who rank in the Top 250 get unique cosmetics to show off their competitive prowess.

All Season 1 Reloaded Ranks

In Ranked Play, your skill division and rank are separate stats. Your career rank increases through earning stars from wins, while your skill division represents your competitive skill ranking.

The skill divisions range from Bronze for newcomers up to Iridescent for experts. Advancing requires earning Skill Rating (SR) from match wins based on personal and team performance. Losses deduct SR, so consistency is key. The divisions are:

• Bronze
• Silver
• Gold
• Platinum
• Diamond
• Crimson
• Iridescent
• Top 250

In new seasons, you'll drop three tiers to keep competition fierce. Reach the top tier or 250 for bragging rights!

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Ranked Play Rules and Maps

Ranked Play aims to mimic professional Call of Duty League rules. The competitive modes are Hardpoint, Search & Destroy, and Control. Some adjustments are made to match CDL regulations:

• Hardpoint: 250 score limit, 60-second rotations
• S&D: No respawn, 1.5-minute rounds
• Control: 30 lives per team, 1.5-minute rounds
• All modes have friendly fire enabled.

The maps in rotation are a mix of close-quarters and tactical:

Get ready to put your skills to the test against the best!

Key Takeaways

• Win matches to earn weapon cosmetics and blueprints
• Climb skill divisions for unique operator skins and calling cards
• Ranks reward career progression; skill divisions indicate competitive tier
• Modes tailored to CDL rules like friendly fire and restricted lives
• Maps range from close quarters to long sight lines for tactical play

With exclusive rewards and competitive settings, Modern Warfare 3's Ranked Play offers a chance for aspiring pro players to test their skills. Ready to rise through the ranks? The fight begins when Season 1 Reloaded launches.