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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare has got an entirely new levelling system that offers ‘a constant stream of rewards while keeping the satisfaction and pride that comes with ranking up’, as explained through a new blog post from Activision (via VG247).
Out with the Prestige and in with the new Officer Ranks, that’s what ol’ Activision has said. ‘In Modern Warfare, you will unlock loadout options, Killstreaks, and Field Upgrades through an initial series of Enlisted Ranks, earn permanent rewards and icons through Seasonal Officer Ranks which are memorialized permanently, and unlock an arsenal of attachments and camos through Weapon Levels,’ the new post detailed. Wait… what? Say it again, but slowly this time.
Ok, so, ‘Enlisted Ranks’ encompass levels 1 to 55. Once you reach level 55, as Command Sergeant Major V, that corresponds to Officer Rank 1. With each Officer Rank level up, you will unlock a special Officer Challenge that offers lots of experience points and a special Seasonal Ribbon. Something to write home about, I’m sure.
Earning 10 Ribbons equals a special Season Emblem which can be progressed with an additional 10 Ribbons each time. Collecting 100 Ribbons in a season gives you an Emblem which comes with a new weapon blueprint and a sense of fulfilment, one would hope. ‘Your ranking accomplishments showcase your dedication and talents at Modern Warfare, and these milestones are properly memorialized: Any Officer Rank, Officer Challenge Ribbon, or Seasonal Emblem are permanently recorded in the game,’ Activision stated.
Officer Ranks will be reset with each new season to ensure a level playing field for all players. Outside of the competitive seasons, there will be Challenge Missions that will boost players' Enlisted and Officer Ranks significantly. These are multi-step objectives that are accessed and activated in the Barracks menu, and will be refreshed with each new season. And finally, weapons will have approximately 50 attachments and over 100 camo patterns to unlock, so there’s plenty to keep players entertained.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare releases for PC, PS4 and Xbox One on October 25.
