Warzone 2 ranked play beta release date and everything we know

Talal Musa

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Warzone 2 ranked mode is finally coming to Call of Duty Warzone. As part of the incoming Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2 Season 3 update, which brings a host of changes, maps, and more. The long-awaited battle royale mode finally gives gamers around the world a chance to see how they stack up.

Coined the Warzone World Series, the mode will finally go live as part of the MW2 and Warzone 2 Season 3 Reloaded update. So, how will it work and what can we expect? Just like with Modern Warfare 2’s ranked mode, there are plenty of parameters and limitations, which we go through below.

Remember, there is a metric ton of content coming to Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2 Season 3 Reloaded, it won’t just be ranked mode around to keep you busy.

When is Warzone 2 ranked coming?

Warzone 2 Ranked mode will arrive on May 10 as part of the Season 3 Reloaded update. It’ll be arriving in beta form first, and feature a progressive rank system, a visual skill system, and seasonal rewards. Season 3 Reloaded will house the beta version which will be improved and refined before the next season of MW2 and Warzone 2 get the full version.

We should see a lot of warzone ranked play before the beta turned into a full release. There may be a new division based on party size, like duo or trio, and multi-circles if the developers want to change things up. Keep an eye on patch notes for any changes coming to the full version and how that could affect the player’s party.

What Ranks are in Warzone 2 ranked?

So, how does it work? As per the Call of Duty blog information, you’ll start from Bronze and continue climbing the ranks through winning matches, getting high placements, and earning eliminations through a Skill Rating system tailored for a Battle Royale ranked mode. Here’s what the skill system looks like:

• Bronze: 0–899 SR
• Silver: 900–2,099 SR
• Gold: 2,100–3,599 SR
• Platinum: 3,600–5,399 SR
• Diamond: 5,400–7,499 SR
• Crimson: 7,500–9,999 SR
• Iridescent: 10,000 SR minimum
• Top 250: 10,000+ SR (see below)

Skill Rating is based on your match performance in a ranked play match- so you’ll need to get as many kills and assists as possible to earn SR. Each match will require an entry fee, and the best of the best will be featured in the Top 250 Skill Division, as well as on a public leaderboard for all to see.

Elsewhere, there are a few parameters. For one, squad assimilation will be off, and there will be no turreted vehicles or heavy choppers.
– Buy Stations will have consistent inventory & Unlimited items and there will be restrictions to some weapons and gear – as we have seen in the MW2 multiplayer ranked mode. Finally, AI is one shot in Ranked mode and the gas circle will not be changed and behave the way it currently works in Warzone 2 – although this could change when the game comes out of beta mode depending on feedback.

We may see individual performance decide what changes need to be made over team performance, and friendly fire may be something you need to worry about. We won’t know until the full version if these will come into play.

Will Warzone Mobile get a Ranked mode?

Despite all the news, there have been no further updates on Warzone mobile. It would make sense for this to come later in the year, perhaps in Q2 or early Q3, to allow the developers a chance to focus on ranked play in Warzone 2. We’ll have to wait and see the mechanics and gameplay elements for any new feature from the mobile game.

We don’t expect Warzone Mobile to get any kind of ranked mode or a ranked play release date until the game is further along. We expect the basics like operator skins, weapon blueprints, weapon camos, competitive rewards, and an eliminations challenge or two. We may see vehicle restrictions for team members or a longer wait time in the lobby.

When it comes to ranked play, the developers probably don’t think the mobile version needs those kinds of play matches or the sense of progression that comes with a ranked competitive playlist.