All Modern Warfare 2 Ranked Play changes: New weapon restrictions, SR and Division changes, rewards, and more 

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Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Season 6 Ranked Play (Image via Activision)

A new season of Modern Warfare 2 is here, and the Call of Duty community is hyped to experience a final season of competitive fun. Season 6 of MW2 will feature numerous changes, ranging from new weapon additions to introduction of Halloween modes. Cursed from the depths of Hell, Spawn is set to walk and reign terror over the battlefields of Modern Warfare 2 in the new season.

CoD gamers are ready to welcome a host of Ranked Play changes. This article details all the Modern Warfare 2 Ranked Play updates, so you can confidently jump into your first competitive game of the season.


All weapon restrictions in Modern Warfare 2 Ranked Play in Season 6

As we enter a new season for MW2, the following weapon restrictions have been implemented in Ranked Play to ensure a fair and balanced competitive setting. The patch notes highlight the following restrictions:

Assault Rifles

  • TR-76 Geist

SMGs

  • ISO 9mm

Melee

  • Dual Kamas

Below is a list of returning restrictions that have been implemented to the CDL Competitive Settings. These include the following weapons:

Assault Rifles

  • Tempus Razorback
  • FR Avancer
  • M13C

SMGs

  • ISO 45
  • Lachmann Shroud

Shotguns

  • MX Guardian

Sniper Rifles

  • Carrack .300

Melee Weapons

  • Tonfa
  • Pickaxe

Attachments

  • Corvus Torch Underbarrel

SR and Division changes

With a new season dawning upon MW2, players will be receiving their due skill setback. This traditionally pushes players three tiers below where they finished. The patch notes furnish the following information:

  • All players from Bronze through Crimson I Players will be set back three Tiers below where they finished in the previous season.
  • Players Crimson II and above will start Season 5 in Diamond I.

All Ranked Play rewards in Modern Warfare 2 Season 6

All Ranked Play Rewards in MW2 Season 6 (Image via Activision)
All Ranked Play Rewards in MW2 Season 6 (Image via Activision)

Activision does a great job of rewarding players for all their hard work and time spent grinding through the highest tiers of the game. Naturally, they offer both Win rewards and Skill Division rewards every Ranked season. Below is a detailed list of the same.

Win rewards

  • Five Wins will unlock "MWII Season 06 Competitor" Weapon Sticker
  • 10 Wins will unlock Pro Issue SP-X 80 Weapon Blueprint
  • 25 Wins will unlock "Taking Out The Trash” Weapon Charm
  • 50 Wins will unlock "1v1 Me" Large Weapon Decal
  • 75 Wins will unlock "MWII Ranked Play Season 06" Loading Screen
  • 100 Wins will unlock ’MWII Season 06 Ranked Veteran’ Weapon Camo

End of Season Division rewards

  • Players will earn a Skill Division skin, which will be compatible with both male and female CDL operators on both factions. This will represent the highest Skill Division attained by the player. Once unlocked, these skins will be permanently available in a player's inventory.
  • Top 250 players will unlock the "Top 250 Competitor" Skin, provided they finish the Season in the Skill Division.
  • Players from Gold to Iridescent rank will earn their respective Rank skin with regard to their highest attained Skill Division.

Seasonal Division rewards update

Previously, those who climbed to Gold rank received a new Weapon Charm to commemorate the same. However, moving forward with Season 6, you will receive Seasonal Division Large Weapon Decals.

The Season 5 rewards for Modern Warfare 2 Ranked Play are as follows:

  • Top 250: "Season 06 Top 250" Large Weapon Decal, Emblem, and Calling Card
  • Players must be in the Top 250 Division at the end of the Season to qualify for these rewards.
  • Iridescent: "Season 06 Iridescent" Large Weapon Decal, Rank Emblem, and Calling Card
  • Crimson: "Season 06 Crimson" Large Weapon Decal and Rank Emblem
  • Diamond: "Season 06 Diamond" Large Weapon Decal and Rank Emblem
  • Platinum: "Season 06 Platinum" Large Weapon Decal and Rank Emblem
  • Gold: "Season 06 Gold" Large Weapon Decal and Rank Emblem
  • Silver: Rank Emblem
  • Bronze: Rank Emblem

The player who attains the #1 spot on the Modern Warfare 2 Ranked Play leaderboards will further receive a unique, one-of-a-kind Calling Card and Emblem for the ultimate bragging rights.


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Edited by Anirudh Padmanabhan
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