Call of Duty fans eagerly anticipating the introduction of Ranked Play in Modern Warfare 3 will have to exhibit a bit more patience. Activision announced that Ranked Play won't be accessible immediately after the game's Season 1 Reloaded update, which was rolled out on January 17th. The update was made available across all platforms at different times globally, with specifics for Pacific, Eastern, UK, and other time zones mentioned. The delay in Ranked Play is due to additional checks that the development team needs to conduct prior to enabling the feature for players.

The new Ranked Play mode offers 4v4 competitive matches adhering to the Call of Duty League ruleset, including settings, maps, and modes. Once players hit Level 55, Ranked Play becomes unlocked, and they can then compete using all unrestricted items. Some content will be restricted to match the competitive rules. Players will earn stars and climb rank with wins, which will be permanent and carry over across seasons. Match victories award Skill Rating points, which contribute to advancing through tiers and divisions. Penalties will apply for inactivity, disconnections, or repeated friendly fire. Maps and modes for Ranked Play include CDL Search & Destroy, CDL Hardpoint, and CDL Control, featuring maps like Highrise and Terminal.

When will Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's Ranked Play be available?

While the exact time is not specified, it will be available after the necessary checks are completed post the Season 1 Reloaded update. Players should stay tuned to updates from Activision for the precise timing.

Modern Warfare 3 is a part of the long-running Call of Duty franchise developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision. It initially released in 2011 as a direct sequel to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, and it was well received for continuing the high-octane action and narrative-driven campaign the series is known for. The franchise has been notable for its historical and modern combat scenarios, and a key component has always been the inclusion of a multiplayer platform where players can test their skills against each other in various game modes.