Ranked Play in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is where those looking for their fix of competitive action come to test their skills.

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Following the same rules and restrictions used by the pros competing in the Call of Duty League (CDL), Ranked Play is one of Call of Duty's most popular game modes.

With season 2 now underway, players are returning to action as they attempt to climb the ladder and compete against the very best in the world.

So, what is there to know about Black Ops 6 Ranked Play? What rewards are on offer? Keep on reading for all the latest intel!

What is the CoD BO6 Ranked Play release date?

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Ranked Play is out now!

You can head online to take part in the ranked shenanigans right now.

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What do we know about CoD BO6 Ranked Play?

Treyarch describes Black Ops 6 Ranked Play as a "definitive ranked experience", containing features players have become familiar with in previous iterations of the mode.

Alongside competing to climb the ranks, players can earn a wealth of exclusive rewards during each season before their rank is reset when the next season begins.

Similar to previous Ranked Play iterations, Black Ops 6 sees players earning SR for winning matches and losing it after a defeat. The amount of SR determines the Skill Division players slot into.

CoD BO6 Ranked Play season 2 maps

For season 2, the map pool has stayed the same as season 1.

Take a look at all the maps and game modes below:

  • Protocol – Hardpoint, Search and Destroy, Control
  • Skyline – Hardpoint, Search and Destroy
  • Vault – Hardpoint, Search and Destroy, Control
  • Red Card – Hardpoint, Search and Destroy
  • Hacienda – Hardpoint, Search and Destroy, Control

CoD BO6 Ranked Play season 2 rewards explained

To showcase your skills in Ranked Play, there are a wealth of rewards available to unlock by achieving victories and climbing up each skill division.

Victory rewards

  • 10 wins - Pro Issue Jackal PDW weapon blueprint
  • 100 wins - 100 Wins large decal
  • Silver - Ranked Play Silver calling card
  • Gold - Ranked Play Gold calling card
  • Platinum - Ranked Play Gold calling card
  • Diamond - Ranked Play Diamond calling card
  • Crimson - Ranked Play Crimson calling card
  • Iridescent - Ranked Play Iridescent calling card
  • Top 250 - Ranked Play Top 250 calling card
  • Number 1 - Ranked Play Season 2 Top 250 Champion calling card

Ranked Play camos

There are also plenty of weapon camouflages that are exclusive to Ranked Play.

Earn the following camos by reaching any of the nine Skill Divisions at any point throughout the season.

How many Skill Divisions are in CoD BO6 Ranked Play?

There are nine Skill Divisions in Ranked Play, ranging from Bronze all the way up to Champion.

New for Black Ops 6 is the ability to play with all players regardless of their skill rating.

Matchmaking will be decided from the highest-ranked player in the lobby, so keep that in mind if you're partying up with Bronze players and you're in Diamond.

CoD Black Ops 6 player aiming with weapon. Another player is taking cover behind some boxes
CoD Black Ops 6. Activision

Another new feature is the ability to veto a map and a game mode. Before a match begins, each team vetoes one of three options to leave the final map as the one that is played.

If teams veto the same option, the map and mode will be selected at random based on the two remaining options.

How to forfeit matches in CoD BO6 Ranked Play explained

If players disconnect in the early stages of a Ranked Play match, those remaining can vote to forfeit without losing any SR.

Below is the criteria needed to trigger the forfeit option:

  • Hardpoint - When the winning team reaches 100 points
  • Control - After the first round
  • Search and Destroy - After the third round

CoD BO6 Ranked Play rank reset explained

The final change made to Ranked Play in Black Ops 6 are seasonal setbacks. Bronze or Silver players won't be impacted by the reset that takes place at the start of a season.

Gold or Platinum players will begin the season in the first tier of Gold or Platinum, while those placed in Diamond or above will start in the first tier of Diamond.

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Jon NicholsonFreelance Writer

Jon Nicholson is a Freelance Gaming Writer, specialising in the Call of Duty franchise. He previously worked for Gfinity, GGRecon and Red Bull writing a variety of gaming news and guides. Alongside his previous work, he's a Freelance News Writer for Esports Insider.

Toby Saunders
Toby SaundersFreelance Writer

Toby Saunders is a freelance writer specialising in Video Game journalism. He has a wealth of experience in the field and is published on many different websites including PCGamesN, Nintendo Life and Pocket Tactics. He has a degree in Film Studies (he gets to write about Film and TV occasionally, too).

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