How does the SR work in Modern Warfare 2 Ranked Play

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Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 received the Ranked Play mode alongside the Season 2 update. Activision implemented different rank tiers called “Skill Divisions” and added a progression system tied to “Skill Ratings” (SR). Players can climb the ranks by gaining SR in the new Ranked mode.

Modern Warfare 2 has opened its doors to the public and established a competitive scene. The matches hosted in Ranked adhere to a rule set similar to the Call of Duty League (CDL). The player base will be rewarded Skill Ratings based on match results and individual performances.

Let us take a closer look at how Skill Rating functions in Modern Warfare 2 Ranked mode.

Activision already hosts the CDL series of tournaments on the international stage and provides opportunities for professional players across the globe to showcase their skill levels. Ranked Play is a similar mode where the normal player base can compete for higher-skill divisions. The ranks include a Top 250 leaderboard which can change depending on a player’s accumulated skill rating.

The Skill Rating system is a simple progression method that rewards players for winning a match in the Ranked mode. The system also considers different game-winning playstyles and scales the rating points accordingly. Similarly, players would see a reduction in rank ratings when faced with a loss.

It is important to remember that individual performance is significant in deciding the addition or deduction of skill rating points. The publisher has not officially revealed the base amount of rating points added or subtracted after a player wins or loses a ranked match.

It is important to note that the amount of skill ratings gained or lost varies for every individual ranked match; however, players can get