Updated on November 8, 9:30 a.m. (GMT+8): Added exact release date and features.
If you’re eager to know the Black Ops 6 Ranked Play release date and its main features, this ONE Esports article has all the details you need.
With the upcoming release of Black Ops 6 Season 1, fans are eager to dive into Ranked Play, the highly competitive mode where players can test their skills and climb leaderboards.
Here’s everything we know about the BO6 Ranked Play, including what players can expect.
Black Ops 6 Ranked Play features
BO6 Ranked Play will bring a fresh competitive experience with new features and updates. This mode will mirror the Call of Duty League’s rules, maps, and restrictions to ensure a challenging environment for players.
To unlock Ranked Play, players must win 50 Multiplayer matches, a change from the previous level requirement of 55.
Ranked Play combines previous rank and skill systems into one streamlined structure focused on skill, where players progress through eight ranks from Bronze to Top 250 by earning Skill Rating (SR). SR is awarded based on match performance and deducted after losses, with some loss forgiveness available.
Additionally, players now have more control over their matches with the Map & Mode Veto feature, allowing each team to veto one of three map-mode combinations. A Forfeit option is also introduced, letting teams unanimously end a match if they’re down significantly without additional penalties.
Each season will introduce exclusive rewards, including rank-based skins and seasonal achievements.
Lastly, a new Weapon Build feature allows players to seamlessly use Ranked Play loadouts across Multiplayer, Zombies, and Warzone, further enhancing customization and accessibility across modes.
Black Ops 6 Ranked Play release date
Ranked Play doesn’t usually roll out right when a Call of Duty game launches. Instead, it tends to show up a few weeks to a couple of months later, once the dust has settled from the initial release. The same goes for Black Ops 6.
Activision has confirmed in a blog post that Black Ops 6 Ranked Play starts on November 21, 2024, a week after the launch of Season 1 update.
Black Ops 6 Ranked Play countdown timer
Similar to other patches, the Ranked Play update may start at 9 a.m. Pacific Time (PT). To make it easier for you, here’s a countdown timer:
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