Modern Warfare 3 Ranked: All Rules, Maps, Weapons and More

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is the latest entry within the iconic series, and with the game now being released worldwide, we’re slowly approaching the release of the season update.

Now, the Reloaded update for Season 1 is here, and ranked play is finally here.

However, players are also going to want to know what rules are in place for this game mode, and we’ve got you covered.

Modern Warfare 3 Ranked: All Rules, Maps, Weapons and More

Season 1 Reloaded is going to implement new game modes for players eager to play Modern Warfare 3 in a new way, and it’s going to release on January 17th, at 9:00am PST.

In regards to some of the details pertaining to ranked, Infinity Ward have outlined the rules pertaining to the mode, which are listed below.

COMPETITIVE SETTINGS OVERVIEW

• Play like the pros in competitive 4v4 matches using the same settings, maps, and modes as the Call of Duty League (CDL).
• Select Weapons, Attachments, Equipment, Perks, Field Upgrades, and Streaks are restricted based on official CDL Competitive rules.

Maps and Modes

• CDL Search and Destroy
  • Highrise
  • Invasion
  • Karachi
  • Skidrow
  • Terminal
• CDL Control
  • Highrise
  • Invasion
  • Karachi
• CDL Hardpoint
  • Invasion
  • Karachi
  • Skidrow
  • Sub Base
  • Terminal

Content Restrictions

• Weapon Restrictions
  • MW3 Weapons
    • Assault Rifles
      • Holger 556
      • DG-58
      • FR 5.56
      • MTZ 556
    • Battle Rifles
      • All
    • Shotguns
      • All
    • Marksman Rifles
      • All
    • LMGs
      • All
    • Sniper Rifles
      • Longbow
      • KV Inhibitor
    • Launchers
      • All
    • Melee
      • Riot Shield
    • Pistols
      • WSP Stinger
      • COR-45
      • TYR
  • MW2 Weapons
    • All
• Attachment Restrictions
  • MW3 Attachments
    • Muzzle
    • All Suppressors
      • All Melee Damage Muzzles
      • Barrels
        • All Silencers
        • Lasers
        • All
        • Optics
        • All Thermal Optics
          • All Night Vision Optics
        • Ammunition
          • All
          • Underbarrels
          • All Launcher and Shotgun Underbarrels
          • Trigger Action
          • All Fire Rate Triggers
          • Grip
          • All Akimbo Grips
          • Aftermarket Parts
          • All
      • MW2 Attachments
        • All
• Equipment Restrictions
  • Lethal
    • Proximity Mine
    • Molotov Cocktail
    • C4
    • Claymore
    • Thermite
    • Throwing Knife
    • Drill Charge
    • Thermobaric
    • Throwing Star
    • Breacher Drone
  • Tactical
    • Shock Stick
    • Decoy Grenade
    • Stim
    • Snapshot Grenade
    • Tear Gas
    • Flash Grenade
    • EMD Grenade
    • Battle Rage
    • Scatter Mine
    • Smokes (Hardpoint and Control Only)
  • Field Upgrades
    • Tactical Camera
    • Inflatable Decoy
    • DDOS
    • Deployable Cover
    • Munitions Box
    • Loadout Drop
    • Portable Radar
    • Tactical Insertion
    • Recon Drone
    • Smoke Airdrop
    • Suppression Mine
    • Anti-Armor Rounds
    • Heartbeat Sensor
    • Comm Scrambler
    • Med Box
    • A.C.S.
• Vests
  • Engineer Vest
  • Demolition Vest
  • CCT Comms Vest
  • Overkill Vest
  • Gunner Vest
• Gloves
  • Scavenger Gloves
• Gear
  • Control Comlink
  • Bone Conduction
  • Blacklight Flashlight
  • L/R Detector
  • Threat Identification
  • Data Jacker
  • Signal Jammer
  • Hijacked IFF Strobe
  • Ghost T/V Camo
• Killstreak Restrictions
  • UAV
  • Mosquito Drone
  • Sam Turret
  • Bomb Drone
  • Care Package
  • Guardian-SC
  • Counter UAV
  • Cluster Mine
  • Precision Airstrike
  • SAE
  • Mortar Strike
  • Overwatch Helo
  • Juggernaut Recon
  • Wheelson-HS
  • VTOL Jet
  • Emergency Airdrop
  • Advanced UAV
  • Chopper Gunner
  • Gunship
  • Carpet Bomb
  • Remote Turret
  • SAE