Will Warzone 2 Ranked Play have riot shields?

In Warzone 2 Season 3 Reloaded, the beta version of Ranked Play aims to provide an equitable and competitive gaming environment while maintaining a standardized experience across all Battle Royale modes. Before you can gun for the World Series of Warzone 2023 title, you must be at Level 45 or higher to be able to access and compete in ranked play.

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Riot shields to be restricted in Warzone 2

While Riot Shields have been a part of Warzone 2 for some time and offer several benefits — such as using them as bait or as cover for teammates — in a recent conversation with @ModernWarzone, Warzone 2 developers have said that their usage will be restricted in the new Ranked Play mode.

The decision to restrict the use of Riot Shields in Ranked Play mode was likely made after careful consideration of the benefits and drawbacks of their use. While they can be helpful in certain situations, such as providing cover during a firefight, they can also be frustrating for opponents trying to land hits on the player using the shield. By limiting their use, Ranked Play mode aims to provide all players with a more balanced and fair gaming experience.

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Other rules and restrictions in Warzone 2 Ranked Play

Ranked Play Season 3 Reloaded (Image via Activision)

At the beginning of Warzone 2 Season 03, in Ranked Play, players will start at the Bronze I tier. Once the season concludes, players are demoted to the Tier below the Division they finished the Season in (the lowest Division within that Tier). There are seven standard Skill Divisions in total. This initial Ranked Play season will be shorter than the ones that follow since it is being launched mid-season.

Players will compete in trios on the Al Mazra map in the battle royale mode. They can earn Skill Rating (SR) based on match performance metrics such as placement, kills, assists, and total kills by the squad, all of which can vary, depending upon the remaining squads.

• 21+ Squads Remaining, players can earn +5 SR per Elimination/Assist and +2 SR per Squadmate Elimination.
• 3–20 Squads Remaining, players can earn +7 SR per Elimination/Assist, and +3 SR per Squadmate Elimination.
• 1–3 Squads Remaining, players can earn +15 SR per Elimination/Assist and +7 SR per Squadmate Elimination.

The latest Warzone 2 patch introduces several new features to improve the gaming experience, such as SR Forgiveness, Demotion Protection, Squad Backout, and Match Cancelling, and restrictions like Public Event and Vehicle restrictions and gameplay element restrictions. These changes offer more flexibility for players and aim to make the game fairer and less punishing.

Additionally, the patch includes buy station inventory adjustments and a ban on throwing rocks in the Gulag. These changes demonstrate the developers' commitment to continually improving the game for players.