Black Ops 7 has been progressing smoothly since it was released, and while it does feel like other games have stolen the spotlight as of late, there is still anticipation around the new season.
Season 2 is now here and the long awaited arrival of Ranked Play is also here; and we're going to run over all we know.
Black Ops 7 Season 2 Ranked Play: All We Know, Details and More
A new COD season means a ton of new content is about to be released for players, as we're once again in store for new weapons, maps and game modes.
Ranked was certainityl missed during the initial launch of Black Ops 7, but now, the game mode has arrived and Treyarch/Activision has noted the following:
Ranked Play: Overview
What exactly is Ranked Play?
- Play Like the Pros: Play competitive 4x4 matches using the same settings, maps, and mode, and restrictions as the Call of Duty League.
- Show Your Skill: Win 3 Placement Matches to receive a starting Rank and then earn SR (Skill Rating) after wins based on your performance to further progress your Rank. Losing matches deducts SR.
- Earn Rewards: Unlock exclusive Ranked Play rewards as you reach new Ranks or career win milestones. Rewards include Rank Skins, Rank Camos, Blueprints, and additional Ranked Play rewards each season.
Ranked Play Access: To ensure that everyone competing in Ranked Play has a baseline experience with Multiplayer, all players must earn 50 Wins in Matchmade Multiplayer games to unlock access to Black Ops 7 Ranked Play. Wins earned before the start of Season 02 count towards unlocking the mode. Wins in Party Game and Limited Time Modes do not count towards this unlock requirement. Then you’re ready to play.
Ranked Play Security Requirements
When Multiplayer Ranked Play launches in Season 02, RICOCHET Anti-Cheat™ will require a stronger form of Remote Attestation for PC players, in partnership with Microsoft. This extra layer of protection sets a new standard for Ranked Play, building on our existing TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot requirements.
If you’re a PC player and need more information about security requirements, click here.
Placement Matches
How you earn your starting Rank has changed in Black Ops 7 Ranked Play with the addition of Placement Matches! Placement Matches get you into higher Ranks significantly faster than in Black Ops 6 and make starting your Ranked Play career easier than ever. Players start Unranked and must win three Placement Matches to receive a starting Rank. After each Placement Match Win, your Minimum Starting Rank will update to show a projection of where you’re expected to place. Win three Placement Matches to receive your starting Rank and begin your climb!
SR (Skill Rating)
When you receive a starting Rank, you’ll also receive a starting SR (Skill Rating) number. Your SR directly corresponds to your Rank and Tier:
- Win to Earn SR: Earn SR after each Ranked Play win — the amount you receive is directly related to your performance in the match relative to the skill of the other players, your team’s margin of victory.
- How SR is Calculated: If you’re seeing large SR gains after wins, it’s a good indicator that the Skill Rating system considers you to currently be a lower Rank than you deserve to be based on your recent performances. Continue to win matches to increase your SR and climb towards promotion into higher Ranks.
- SR Losses: When you lose in Ranked Play, you’ll also lose SR. This is similarly determined by your performance and the other match factors outlined above.
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Loss Forgiveness: Occasionally, an SR Loss will be forgiven to minimize frustration and ensure a fair playing field:
- New Season Protection: Your first three Losses of the Season won’t result in SR Losses (kicks in after Placement Matches).
- Rank Up Protection: If you get promoted into a higher Rank, your first 3 Losses in that new Rank won’t result in SR Losses.
- Daily Loss Protection: Your first Loss of the Day won’t result in a SR loss.
- Matchmade Teammate Quit: To reduce the frustration of having to play shorthanded, you will not lose SR if you lose a match where a matchmade teammate quit while the match was in progress. This does not apply if a player in your party quits, however.
- Matchmade Teammate Rejoined: Your SR Loss is reduced in the case that a matchmade teammate quits but then rejoins the match later.
Ranks
Ranking System: Your SR directly corresponds to a Rank and Tier. Continue to win matches to increase your SR and work towards promotion into higher Ranks and Tiers:
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Bronze
- Bronze I: 0 SR | Bronze II: 300 SR | Bronze III: 600 SR
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Silver
- Silver I: 900 SR | Silver II: 1300 SR | Silver III: 1700 SR
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Gold
- Gold I: 2100 SR | Gold II: 2600 SR | Gold III: 3100 SR
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Platinum
- Platinum I: 3600 SR | Platinum II: 4200 SR | Platinum III: 4800 SR
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Diamond
- Diamond I: 5400 SR | Diamond II: 6100 SR | Diamond III: 6800 SR
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Crimson
- Crimson I: 7500 SR | Crimson II: 8300 SR | Crimson III: 9100 SR
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Iridescent
- 10,000 SR+
Top 250 Rank: Only the best of the best will claim a spot in the highest Rank: Top 250. Here players who’ve reached 10,000 SR (Iridescent Rank) are ranked by their current SR from #1-250. All Ranked players can follow along the battle for Top 250 #1 Overall via the Top 250 Leaderboard accessible via the Ranked Play menu. Active CDL Pros and CDL Broadcast Talent are visually called out in the Leaderboard with info cards so it’s easy to keep track of your favorite players and personalities over the course of the Season.
Hot Streak Flames: Win three matches in a row to earn a flaming Rank, which your teammates and rivals can see as one indication of your impressive skills! Continue winning to progress the Hot Streak Flames. Flames expire after a loss or after 72 hours.
Your Rank Each Season: Each Season of Ranked Play is its own skill journey and depending on your Rank you’ll need to re-place at the start of a new Season:
- Bronze, Silver, and Gold Players: Your Rank and SR are not impacted at the start of a new Season, and you can continue where you left off at the end of the previous Season.
- Platinum+ Players: You must win one Placement Match to get placed into a Rank and start the new Season.
Competitive Integrity Solo & Duo Parties Only in Higher Ranks: To ensure a fair playing field for players in the Top 250 and highest Ranks, only parties of 1-2 players will be allowed to form in Crimson Rank or above. Players in Diamond Rank or below will continue to be able to form 1-4 player parties as long as they fit within the Party Skill Restrictions:
- Crimson Rank and Above: Can only form 1-2 player parties. Can only form parties with players within 1 Rank.
- Diamond Rank: Can only form parties with players within 2 Ranks.
- Bronze-Platinum Rank: No Party Skill Restrictions.
- 4-Player Parties: Can form Ranked parties with any combination of Ranks as long as all players are Diamond Rank or below. Party will matchmake based on the highest Rank in the party.
Map and Mode Veto: Before each Ranked match, three map and mode combinations are presented in the Lobby and Ranked Play teams can vote to veto one of the presented options. After both teams make their veto pick, the remaining option is selected. If both teams veto the same option, the match’s map/mode will be randomly selected out of the two non-vetoed options.
Forfeit: Vote with your team to end a match early if your team is getting blown out, or you’ve lost a teammate. All teammates must vote for the Forfeit. Forfeited matches count as a standard loss and do not result in SR penalties or suspensions. Forfeit becomes available in the Options Menu at a designated point in each mode:
- Hardpoint: Winning Team reaches 100 Points
- Overload: After the First Round
- Search & Destroy: After the Third Round
Rules and Restrictions Overview
It’s important you understand the ruleset of Ranked Play before you challenge the best Call of Duty players to a match or two:
- Loadout and Restrictions: All Loadout content is unlocked in Ranked Play to ensure a fair playing field. Some items are restricted based on CDL rules and “Gentleman’s Agreements” (“GAs”) as decided by the CDL Pro player community:
- Weapons: Only Assault Rifles, SMGs, Pistols, and Melee are allowed in Ranked Play. Snipers can be used in Search & Destroy but are restricted in Hardpoint and Overload. Individual Weapons in each of the above Weapon Classes are also restricted based on CDL Rules and “GAs”.
- Attachments: Many Weapon Attachments are restricted in Ranked Play and cannot be used. You may bring a Weapon Builds with restricted Attachments into your Ranked Play Loadouts, but the problematic Attachment will be flagged and removed if you try to use it in-game.
- Equipment, Field Upgrades, Perks & Scorestreaks: Individual Loadout and Scorestreak item types are also restricted for use in Ranked Play based on CDL Rules and “GAs.”
- Wildcards: Only the Perk Greed Wildcard is currently allowed in Ranked Play according to CDL Rules and “GAs.” All other Wildcards are restricted.
- Perk Combat Specialties: Core and Hybrid Perk Specialties are not used in Ranked Play and will not activate.
- Overclocks: Overclocks are not used in Ranked Play.
- Friendly Fire: Watch where you’re aiming! Friendly fire is enabled in Ranked Play.
- Suspensions and Penalties: Disconnecting from matches, friendly fire, and inactivity will incur SR Penalties and Suspensions.
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