Activision has warned Call of Duty followers anxious to leap straight into Modern Warfare 3 Ranked Play after the Season 1 Reloaded replace goes dwell that the brand new characteristic won’t be out there instantly.
In a tweet from the official Call of Duty Updates account, Activision stated Ranked Play won’t be out there instantly after the Season 1 Reloaded replace goes dwell right this moment, January 17, at 9am Pacific / 12noon Jap / 5pm UK throughout all platforms. The builders need to “carry out checks” earlier than enabling the mode, Activision stated.
“Heads up rivals, Modern Warfare 3 Ranked Play won’t be out there instantly after gamers obtain the Season 1 Reloaded replace,” Activision stated. “The Ranked Play group might be performing checks earlier than enabling the mode for all gamers. Keep tuned for extra updates.”
It’s unclear how lengthy gamers should wait earlier than Ranked Play is made out there after Season 1 Reloaded goes dwell, however hopefully it received’t be a major delay.
Modern Warfare 3’s Ranked Play, when it does go dwell, lets gamers rise by way of the ranks and ability divisions in 4 versus 4 aggressive play that includes the identical ruleset (settings, maps, and modes) utilized by the Call of Duty League.
Right here’s the way it works, per the Call of Duty blog: Ranked Play turns into out there after gamers attain at the least Degree 55. All unrestricted gameplay objects are unlocked to be used in Ranked Play, regardless of how a lot you’ve beforehand unlocked. Some weapons, Killstreaks, Tools, and gameplay content material are restricted in Ranked Play to match CDL aggressive guidelines. As you’d count on, Pleasant Fireplace is enabled in all Ranked Play matches.