Call of Duty: Modern Warfareis approaching its Season Tworeleasetoday, which includes newcontentand game modes. While a lot of excitement surrounds the inclusion of theModern Warfare 2map Rust, many are criticizing the CDL Playlist. Since Black Ops 2, fans ofCoDhave begged for the addition of Ranked Play. The CDL Playlist created an initial wave of anticipation for the competitive fans, but hopes of having a ranked playlist are fading.
The CDL Playlist offers players the chance to hop into the competitive ruleset of the Call of Duty League. However, there is no ranking system. This is ridiculous considering the hype surrounding the franchised Call of Duty League. In a world where most multiplayer games have ranked systems, it makes no sense as to why Call of Dutystillhasn’t added one. Ranked Play is a standard now. Games likeFortnite,Dota 2,Rocket League, andOverwatchall have a ranked playlist.
In addition, mobile esports have covered ranked play. Titles such asPUBG Mobile,Clash Royale, and evenCall of Duty Mobilehave included ranked playlists.
To some, this is seen as a step toward dedicated ranked play. To most, it’s a lazy and unacceptable addition. Joe “Merk” DeLuca, league analyst and ex-pro player, voiced his disappointment on Twitter. Anthony “Nameless” Wheeler, another CoD League analyst, simply stated that he wasn’t surprised by the playlist details.
Black Ops 4was the last title in the series to offer a dedicated League Play. The matches followed the ruleset of the past Call of Duty World League. Because of this, modes were limited to Hardpoint, Control, and Search & Destroy. Things like weapons, perks, and scorestreaks were restricted. It was a dedicated mode that pulled in esports enthusiasts. The lack of ranked play inModern Warfareis only pushing them away.
Call of Duty: Modern WarfareÂis available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
