Ranked Play in Black Ops 6 is a separate multiplayer mode with its own set of requirements, rewards, and restrictions.
If you want to start playing more competitively, hereâs how to unlock Ranked Play in Black Ops 6, and what to expect in Black Ops 6âs version of Ranked.
When does Black Ops 6 Ranked Play release?
Update (Nov. 21): Treyarch has pushed Ranked Play live a few hours ahead of its planned 12 p.m. EST release time â so you can start playing now! Once you have met the requirements, of courseâŚ
If you havenât jumped into Black Ops 6 yet, this is one week into Season 1 â which introduced the Saug and Krig C, both of which made our rankings for the best guns in Black Ops 6.
How to unlock Ranked Play in Black Ops 6
To unlock Ranked Play in Black Ops 6, youâll need to get 50 wins in matchmade multiplayer games.
If youâre wondering if you have enough wins to play Ranked, head to the Black Ops 6 main menu and look for the âRanked Playâ button at the bottom of your screen.
If there is a progress bar underneath the button, youâll need some more wins in order to play Ranked. If you donât see anything underneath, youâre good to go.
This is different to the level 55 requirement from Modern Warfare IIIâs Ranked Play, so focus on getting those wins! If youâre wondering the reason behind this, itâs to give the gameâs Ricochet Anti-Cheat system âa historical match historyâ of your performance, according to a security blog post â as well as ensuring you are experienced enough with multiplayer before diving in.
How Ranked Play works in Black Ops 6
Ranked Play is Black Ops 6âs entryway into competitive Call of Duty. Youâll test your skill against players across all platforms to determine how good you really are. Things to know include:
There is a wide variety of rewards in Black Ops 6 Ranked Play:
