Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 adds ranked play today, a day earlier than expected. Developer Treyarch has outlined the rules and systems of ranked play, including banned weapons and rewards.

A new blog post outlines everything players need to know about ranked play in Black Ops 6. As players progress through the ranks, they will earn unique Operator skins to show off their prowess. Operator rewards start at Gold level and go up to Champion level. Players can queue for ranked matches in groups of four, regardless of rank, but matchmaking will place them using the highest ranked player.

Several weapons, accessories, equipment and advantages are prohibited in ranked play. This includes the AS VAL, which is the final assault rifle unlocked in multiplayer. Ranked play also restricts the use of FMJ rounds, boost shots, and overkill.

Treyarch will be adjusting leaderboard settings and features over the coming months. A new set of rewards will be available when Ranked Season 2 launches in 2025.

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