Where is Ranked Play MW3? Developers explain launch delay

With the launch of Modern Warfare 3 Season 1 Reloaded, players were eager to jump into Ranked Play and start their climb on the leaderboard.

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Regrettably, the much-awaited competitive playlist was absent when the mid-season update was deployed on January 17.

To shed light on the MW3 Ranked Play delay, the Call of Duty game developers have explained the situation.

Players ask: Where is Ranked Play MW3? Devs answer

COD Updates' post on X saying that MW3 Ranked Play will not be available after receiving MW3 S1 Reloaded update — Screenshot by Jeremiah Sevilla/ONE Esports

One day prior to the release of Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone Season 1 Reloaded, Activision announced on X that access to MW3 Ranked Play wouldn’t be available right after downloading the major update.

On launch day, they issued an update providing clarification regarding the delay.

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“Due to unforeseen circumstances, MWIII Ranked Play will be delayed while we investigate a recently discovered critical issue.”

“Our teams are working to solve this issue and launch MWIII Ranked Play as soon as possible.”

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While waiting for the launch of MW3 Ranked Play, players have the opportunity to enjoy the thrilling content introduced in Season 1 Reloaded.

Fans of the Multiplayer mode can engage in battles on the fresh Rio map, participate in new game modes, unlock the HRM-9 SMG and TAQ Evolvere LMG, and get the A-Train and Firecracker operator skins.

Where is Ranked Play MW3? Developers explain launch delay

Meanwhile, Warzone enthusiasts can relish in new features such as Covert Exfil, Weapon Case, and Night Vision Gulag.

For those venturing into Zombies, a new challenge awaits as players take on the task of defeating the formidable Warlord, Dokkaebi.

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