Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Initiates Testing of Previously Restricted Weapons in Ranked Play

Treyarch Studios, the developer behind Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, has announced an upcoming test that will introduce several weapons, typically restricted, into ranked play.

An imminent test in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3’s ranked play modes may see the inclusion of some currently restricted weapons. The developers, Treyarch Studios and Sledgehammer Games, have revealed plans to evaluate a selection of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 weapons to assess their suitability for the competitive arena.

The upkeep of one of the world’s most acclaimed multiplayer games demands extensive testing and resources, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is no stranger to this necessity. With a massive player base vying for dominance on the game’s leaderboards and ranking systems, Call of Duty requires ongoing adjustments through patches and updates to stay abreast of the players’ evolving strategies and loadouts that define victory. Routine testing on live servers by developers like Treyarch and Sledgehammer is essential, leveraging the vast player population to collect vital data on the influence of specific items or strategies within the competitive landscape.

Treyarch’s latest initiative for the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 competitive realm is dubbed a “Weapon Evaluation.” This test builds on the success of a prior “Map Evaluation,” which reintroduced several restricted maps to the Ranked play roster. As announced via Treyarch’s official social media channels, the Weapon Evaluation will incorporate a number of weapons currently barred from ranked play selection. Such additions or exclusions have the potential to disrupt the prevailing meta, making Weapon Evaluations a pivotal factor in the competitive scene.

Twitter Announcement: Treyarch Studios, in collaboration with Sledgehammer Games and the Call of Duty League, has expressed enthusiasm about the forthcoming Weapon Evaluation. This initiative follows the successful Map Evaluation and is set to commence this week. Further details are provided below.

New Modern Warfare 3 Weapon Test to Introduce Restricted Weapons to Ranked Play The Weapon Evaluation will temporarily add the following weapons to the Ranked Play loadout options in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3:

Assault Rifles:

• BP50 Assault Rifle
• Holger 556 Assault Rifle
• MTZ-556 Assault Rifle

Submachine Guns:

• HRM-9 SMG
• RAM-9 SMG

This selection features weapons that are highly regarded in Warzone, including the HRM-9 and RAM-9 Submachine Guns, known for their “meta” performance. Players will have the opportunity to freely select these weapons and provide feedback through social media platforms. Concurrently, Treyarch and Sledgehammer will analyze the collected data to decide whether these weapons should be permanently incorporated into the competitive ruleset upheld by the Call of Duty League, the official esports league of the game.

The community’s reaction to this announcement has been varied, with some players welcoming the potential addition of popular Modern Warfare 3 weapons like the MTZ-556 to official ranked play. In contrast, others question whether changes affecting the pro leagues will significantly influence the meta for the broader player base.

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