If you’ve been playing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare since launch, and have been keeping tabs on the game via social media, Reddit, and the like, chances are you’ve heard of how Skill Based Matchmaking (SBMM) has apparently ruined the game for everyone. What if we told you there’s a Modern Warfare bypass SBMM method that’s relatively easy to do? Well, it seems there is.

Thanks to Reddit user Herchuk, this Modern Warfare bypass SBMM method is just a quick way to join “noob lobbies” or “noob matches.” Check out how to do it below. And yes, this isn’t reverse boosting or anything like that.

Search for a regular game in whatever mode you want. Example: Hardcore TDM

Join and back out of the pre game lobbies till you find a player with a low(ish) level (anything 60 and below/or your choice).

Play the match normally and after it ends back out of matchmaking.

Go to the ‘Recent Players’ tab and find the low-level account. Wait till the players account says “In pre game lobby” then join their session.

You will be put into a lobby with that accounts SBMM. You will see high levels, but also lower levels.

Play the match normally and look on the leaderboard to see which low-level did the worst. Repeat the process of backing out and joining the sessions. (Note that sometimes it might take some time or you won’t be able to join their sesh for various reasons. If this happens just move on to the next ‘worse’ player).

According to the poster, the first time he did this, it was the “most fun” he had in the game, ad with the 20+ games he’s had after trying this technique, his average kill/death ratio was at a staggering 4.40; all the while experimenting with weird loadouts. He also mentioned how this helped with weapon challenges as well.

For those not familiar with SBMM, it’s a system in place wherein players are put into matches  with similarly-skilled players, which means matches like these will make sure you don’t get to dominate lesser-skilled players all the time. While stuff like these are usually in multiplayer shooters, the latest findings regading SBMM in Modern Warfare show how strict it is, and Infinity Ward has essentially made it so players will get their ass handed to them or meet similar-skilled players after a few matches of doing well.

Note that we don’t know if constantly doing this is a ban-able offense, though we don’t see how joining people will trigger that. That said, do this at your own risk, alright? Also, if you’re having fun as it is now, then don’t feel compelled to do this method.

If you test it out, let us know down below how it works for you and whether you’re in less “sweaty” lobbies often.

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Just a few days ago, we reported that snowball fights have bee introduced by Infinity Ward in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare via the latest patch. Well, it seems, aside from that, we’ll be getting a Modern Warfare new game mode too! According to Activision, we’ll be getting a brand-new game mode called Drop Zone for multiplayer tomorrow on December 24 at 10 a.m. PT and will be available until December 31 (10 a.m. PT).

In addition to the new game mode, players can expect double XP and double tier rates too! These boosts will also start tomorrow on December 24 at 10 a.m. PT, and will last until December 27 at 10 a.m. PT. After this, players can expect a tier sale for those looking to further progress their Battle Pass.

Objective-minded players, Drop Zone should be a breath of fresh air! Here’s the description for it:

Drop Zone: Drop Zone comes to Modern Warfare with its distinct objective play that rewards players even more than standard game modes for playing the objective. The only way to earn Killstreaks is by continually holding the drop zone to have a Care Package delivered to your location.

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It’s been a while since we ran any Call of Duty: Modern Warfare rumor, but that changes today. While Infinity Ward introduced a new game mode in the game’s latest patch called Cranked, we’ll be getting more Modern Warfare new game modes soon!

According to reliable Modern Warfare leaker YouTuber TheGamingRevolution, we’ll be getting a Ground War TDM (team deathmatch) version, as well as a n Epic Gungame playlist, which includes “Gunfight base defend,” which he himself doesn’t know what it’s about.

https://twitter.com/TheGamingRevoYT/status/1207412138819670018

If that’s not enough, checking the in-game combat record will show that a hardcore Gunfight mode is on the way too! Twitter user MRH/Pilot managed to take a screenshot of it as well.

https://twitter.com/MRH_PILOT/status/1207417538772176901

Given how fantastic Infinity Ward’s post-launch content support has been for Modern Warfare so far, new game modes for Modern Warfare are a lock for almost every major content update. Of course, treat the Ground War TDM and the Gunfight base defend thing as rumors for now, as Activision nor Infinity Ward has confirmed it.

Those who play Ground War, this will be welcome news as most players treat it as a TDM match and ignore flags anyway. At least this way, you won’t need to pull your hair out in order to have players go after objectives, right?

Speaking of Modern Warfare new game moeds, Infinity Ward introduced a snowball fight in one of the Gunfight maps! Watch it in action here.

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For those playing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare multiplayer, chances are you’re currently using a scope/sight on any particular gun be it it for short or long gunfight engagements. If so, you might be curious how to unlock the various reticles available for each gun scope/sight. Well, if you are, we’re here to help with this Modern Warfare reticle unlocks guide.

Thanks to Reddit user able16 (used with permission), you can check out the almost all of the in-game screenshots of the reticles along with how to unlock each.

Modern Warfare reticle unlocks guide:

Reflex

Holo:

ACOG:

Hybrid:

Thermal:

Sniper:

Thermal Hybrid:

Notes:

• The Sniper Scope is the default/no attachment optic.
• Hybrid Scope – East is a residual from the beta that was forgotten to be renamed maybe. It is the Thermal Hybrid.
• Note the last reticle for every sniper scope, “Critical” is bugged. The one shown in the menu loadout preview (with the blue x) is not the one you get in-game when equipped.

There you have it! That’s every Modern Warfare reticle unlocked! Now you’ll be able to complete these challenges without guessing what to do and how.

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While Infinity Ward has made no confirmation or mention of it, the rumors of a Call of Duty: Modern Warfare battle royale mode has surfaced more than once, and it seems this time, we have a Modern Warfare battle royale map leak, even.

Just a few days ago, Infinity Ward released two new maps for multiplayer which were the re-imagining of Vacant and Shipment. It looks like Vacant holds more than new cover and structures, as that multiplayer map also hides the Modern Warfare battle royale map, too. Going into a private match, players can spectate and doing so will grant you a bird’s eye view of the map!

As you can see, there seem to be different variants of the map. We’re not sure if this is simply Infinity Ward not finalizing the design, or something else.

What’s shown below are some of the changes between the three maps, which we believe may indicate different variants for different player counts.  The map on the left is an identical mirror of the left portion of the middle map. We suspected this may be the case for the right side, however, it actually appears that it only mirrors the right top half of the middle section, then it cuts the southern portion and applies the left portion of the middle map instead. You can see what appears to be a mountain on the far right, indicating that this is the cutoff of this version of the map. Check the images below for a better visual, we added a section to the right side in an attempt to “complete” it.

Note that given this is a leak, nothing is 100 percent confirmed just yet. For all we know, this could be a concept part of a new Ground War map or the battle royale map, though given it’s included in the actual file released, that’s highly unlikely.

Modern Warfare’s battle royale mode is rumored to be out early next year, and once we know more, we’ll be sure to let our readers know.

Thanks for the tip, KingBeezoR!

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Just yesterday, a new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare patch was released by Infinity Ward that not only brought a Season 1 refresh in the form of new maps and a new game mode, but it also brought in a few gameplay fixes as well. Unfortunately, it seems Infinity Ward has also stealth nerfed the Modern Warfare Skeleton Stock attachment!

First spotted by Reddit user ragnarokfps, the Skeleton Stock attachment which is available on a few guns, provided an overall movement speed pre-patch, which has since been taken out!

Modern Warfare Skeleton Stock attachment pre-patch:

Modern Warfare Skeleton Stock attachment post-patch:

As you can see, it’s clearly been taken out, and there’s no mention of it in the patch notes. The Skeleton Stock attachment is available on the AK-47, M13 assault rifles, and the Bizon SMG. If you’re curious how this has affected the guns stats-wise, YouTuber XclusiveAce tested the stealth nerfed that has happened and here are his findings:

The in-game attachement pros and cons screen wasn’t bugged; the movement buff for using the Skeleton Stock attachment really was taken out! That said, there is a slight five percent bump for the ADS (aim down sight) speed, which was also undocumented too.

Important to note, this isn’t the first time Infinity Ward stealth nerfed guns or made hidden changes in Modern Warfare. When the first Season 1 patch dropped, there was a long list of stealth changes made to the game that affected weapons and more.

Personally, I’m not a fan of stealth nerfs and buffs, as it creates an unneeded discussion from the community of which other guns got the same treatment and such, which could be avoided just by simply putting it as part of the patch notes. I mean, given how gamers are these days, they will find out sooner or later, and it’s best to be honest with your community, right? Especially if they help you rake in over $1 billion in sales.

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