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Time of India
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Everything we know about Warzone Ranked Play update in Season 3 Reloaded
Image via: Activision The competitive scene of Ranked Play has been shaken to its very foundation with Call of Duty: Warzone Season 3 Reloaded. From an overhaul of Skill Rating (SR) to tighter constraints on weapons and perks, the mid-season update has left an indelible mark on the players' path to the ranks in Verdansk. Here is a brief rundown about all the major changes that have come forth in the recent update. Entry requirements and qualification challenges Ranked Play is no longer an immediate entry. To qualify for it, players must now prove themselves in either Resurgence or Battle Royale matches. Specifically, in Resurgence, players must finish among the top six squads, whereas, in Battle Royale, they must finish among the top 15. This whole process must be accomplished a total of twenty times. Only these core modes will contribute to gaining access to Ranked Play; the matches played in Battle Royale Casual or Bootcamp won't count. When Ranked Play is unlocked, Trios will allow for 150 players again. The goal here remains the same, to climb the ranks by gaining SR from eliminations, placements, and outplaying opponents of higher ranks. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like How can a 3-month-old get cancer? Please help! Give Hope India Donate Now Undo SR system and rank breakdown The new SR system is quite advanced and has been instituted to reward skillful and intelligent play. The new ranking system starts players from Bronze and allows them to transition through Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Crimson, and Iridescent. The Top 250 are for the best of the best. The set ranks from 1 to 3 under Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond do allow for some granulation of progression, while the only exceptions would be on Iridescent and Top 250 ranks. This new SR update rewards scale even based on what ranks your opponents are. To give an example, an SR increase beyond one's own rank is awarded in Platinum for killing down a Diamond player. So players are encouraged to take calculated risks for aggressive and tactical play. Deployment fees return This costs rank advancement. Every Ranked match requires a Deployment Fee based on the current rank of the player. This way, it is ensured that higher-ranked players are challenged and cannot simply passive their way to maintaining their rank. Weapon, Perk, and Item Restriction: For the sake of competitive integrity, Warzone will have all-encompassing restrictions. While the list allows all Modern Warfare weapons, the only crossover weapon allowed is the Black Ops 6's Blade Launcher. Prohibited attachments include: Thermal optics of every kind. Under-barrel launchers like Drill Charge and HE Launchers. CHF Barrel. Fire Mods like Dragon's Breath and Goblin Mk2 mini-rockets. Other notable restrictions: Birds-eye and Specialist Wildcard: Bandolier Loot: Ammo Satchel Vehicles: Cargo Truck Contracts: Big Game Bounty Miscellaneous: One-shot shot to the head, proximity chat, and Live Pings. The above changes impose fairness, focus, and competition among all players. WARZONE: Major SEASON 3 RELOADED UPDATE Fully Revealed! Verdansk Updates, New Weapons, & More! Rewards and others Progression through Ranked is much more than simply for bragging rights; players can earn exclusive cosmetics such as weapon skins, blueprints, and much more. The mid-season update will essentially reset your grind, giving both veterans and new players alike a brand-new start on May 1, 2025. Thus far, Season 3 Reloaded has made Warzone Ranked Play more structured and loaded with rewards and definitely more intense. With skill-based SR gains, tougher restrictions, and a pathway for entry, Verdansk has now become a true battleground for elite players.
Forbes
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
‘Warzone' Is Getting A Major Update This Week — Here's When It Goes Live And What To Expect
Warzone The first major update for Warzone following the return of Verdansk lands this Thursday. While there aren't any major gameplay changes in store, there are some new modes as well as big map changes coming to the free-to-play Call Of Duty Battle Royale. While most of the update is geared toward Verdansk, Activision notes that players can 'expect continued support for Rebirth Island Resurgence and the Battle Royale Casual mode on Verdansk introduced at the start of Season 03.' Hopefully no major changes are coming to Casual Mode, which has become a new favorite for many gamers looking to enjoy a more lowkey gameplay experience and grind out some challenges and camos. The Season 3 Midseason Reloaded update goes live Thursday, May 1st at 9am PT / 12 noon ET. Here's what to expect once the update goes live. The Train Station FEATURED | Frase ByForbes™ Unscramble The Anagram To Reveal The Phrase Pinpoint By Linkedin Guess The Category Queens By Linkedin Crown Each Region Crossclimb By Linkedin Unlock A Trivia Ladder The biggest map change coming to Verdansk this week is the return of Train Station and the moving train. The train can get you across the map now, but don't expect to ride without a fight. High Loot Zones are also being added to the map. It's a risk vs reward situation. These zones will have the best ground loot available, but also the most players dropping in to fight over it, so expect these areas to be hot drops. Two new Contracts are also coming to Verdansk. The Big Game Bounty places a Bounty on the player with the highest number of eliminations in the match. The Train Recon Contract requires players to board the train for a chance at future circle intel. Dirt Bike The Triumph TF 250-X dirt bike is also coming to Verdansk. Players have been able to ride this already on Rebirth Island, but this should add some fun vehicular chaos to the Big Map. The new Ladra SMG is also coming to both Warzone and Black Ops 6. The weapon is described as: 'Full-auto submachine gun. Extreme rate of fire, excellent range, and low recoil. Headshots can help offset lower base damage.' And finally, the Goblin Mk2 7.62 Mini-Rocket Conversion attachment converts the single-fire AR into a fully automatic weapon with explosive rocket ammunition. So that will be . . . interesting. Ranked Play Ranked Play finally returns to the Big Map. This will be the first time we've been able to play Ranked on Verdansk. Once again, this will be Trios but this time 150 players will contend for top honors. Everyone is starting back at Bronze this season, which is a little frustrating for those of us who ranked up in Seasons 1 and 2. SR is earned for eliminations, which will be adjusted based on player and enemy rank, as well as outlasting players, getting top spots and completing challenges. A number of rewards will be available for ranking up, getting wins and so forth. Warzone Two new modes are coming to Verdansk. The first is High Trip Resurgence, which spawns players with a random weapon and introduces Shades, which are effectively powerups giving players Super Speed, no fall damage and other perks. The other mode is Massive Resurgence, which pits 120 players against one another on Verdansk with the Resurgence respawn mechanic in play. Beyond this, expect plenty of bug fixes and other smaller rebalancing changes to go into effect with the midseason update. There should be plenty to keep players occupied over the next few weeks before Season 4 lands this summer. Black Ops 6 will be getting two new maps, a trippy new version of Nuketown and a bunch of Zombies updates as well.
