All ranked restrictions in Verdansk in Call of Duty Warzone Season 3 Reloaded update

Verdansk is back — but not without some tight rules. If you're planning to dive into Warzone Season 3 Reloaded Ranked Play, you’ll want to know exactly what’s banned before you queue up. Activision has rolled out a fresh set of restrictions that aim to level the playing field — and yes, a bunch of fan-favorite tools didn’t make the cut.

Warzone Ranked play restrictions include:

• ALL thermals
• ALL Modern Warfare weapons
• Big Bertha
• Shooting during free fall
• Live pings
• High Value Loot Zones
• Emotes
• Gulag Rocks
• Perks - Birdseye, Specialist
• Wildcards - Bandolier
• Ammo Satchel pic.twitter.com/wyIatZnfl1

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Weapon Restrictions: Say Goodbye to MW ArsenalFirst things first — all Modern Warfare weapons are off the table. That’s right. Whether you had a perfect loadout or not, it’s time to rethink your strategy.

Also restricted:

• Blade Launcher
  
• Goblin Mk2 7.62 Mini-Rocket Conversion
  

Why? Probably to cut down on exploit-heavy builds and keep the gunplay tight and balanced.

Attachment Restrictions: Mods that Made Things MessySome powerful mods didn’t survive the patch either. The devs are clearly dialing back overpowered setups, and the following got the boot:

• All Thermal Optics
• Drill Charge, High Explosive, and Standard Launchers
• CHF Barrel
• Rapid Fire Mod
• Dragon’s Breath Mod
  

If you were hoping to blind enemies, burn them, or spam explosives, you can't do that in Ranked.

BREAKING: One shot headshots with sniper rifles WILL be restricted in Warzone Verdansk ranked play and the Season 3 reloaded patch notes have been updated to reflect that. pic.twitter.com/PVwlv3tJDw

— ModernWarzone (@ModernWarzone) April 30, 2025

Gameplay Mechanics: What You Can’t Do AnymoreBeyond weapons and attachments, several mechanics have been turned off completely to keep Ranked Play skill-focused.

Here’s what’s gone:

• One-shot headshots (yes, even snipers)
• Birdseye, Specialist, and Bandolier perks
• Ammo Satchel
• Big Game Bounty contract
• Train Recon contract
• High Value Loot Zones
  

Also, no Cargo Trucks (Big Bertha) — which means less vehicle cheese and more gunfights.

Comms & Interactions: Silence is GoldenRanked Play just got quieter — intentionally. To reduce unfair callouts and troll behavior:

• Proximity Chat – Disabled
• Text Chat – Disabled
• Live Pings – Disabled
• Emotes – Disabled
  

Oh, and no throwing rocks in the Gulag. Guess we’ll have to just… wait.

Why the Restrictions?These changes are meant to keep things competitive. Ranked Play is about skill — not broken loadouts, surprise one-shots, or wild utility stacking. By trimming the excess, the devs are trying to recreate that pure, sweaty BR experience we love to hate (and grind)

Final Thoughts Verdansk may feel nostalgic, but Ranked Play isn’t here to let you coast. These restrictions tighten up the experience, so make sure your loadouts are compliant, your plays are sharp, and your team is ready. Drop in smart — or get dropped out fast.