Call of Duty: Vanguard fans were told about ranked mode being in development several weeks ago, though a release date for the feature was given. While Call of Duty: Vanguard players still do not have an exact date for the mode, a leaker has provided a release window, highlighting what League Play could be like in the process.
Call of Duty: Vanguard’s League Play will he developed by both Sledgehammer and Treyarch, which is good news given the latter’s past work. Considering that Treyarch was responsible for the League Play system in Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, which is widely considered as the best in the franchise, expectations are high for the series’ latest competitive offering. Intriguingly, though, it sounds like Call of Duty: Vanguard’s League Play could be taking inspiration from another franchise.
According to well-known leaker @TheGhostOfHope, League Play will be releasing “in the next few weeks.” Though they obviously cannot reveal their source, the fact that the update is recent gives Call of Duty fans a reason to be excited. With Season 1 at about the midway point, a Season 2 launch for League Play would certainly make sense, as Sledgehammer could advertise it in the roadmap and make a big deal about its arrival. This is purely speculation, however, as the mode could arrive before or after the second season debuts.
As for the ranked mode Call of Duty: Vanguard is pulling from, a follow-up Tweet from @TheGhostOfHope gives fans another reason to be optimistic. The new version of League Play will supposedly pull from 2017’s Call of Duty: WW2, which is good news considering how well received that mode was. Usually placed on a pedestal right next to the League Play from the fan favorite Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, many are now more excited than ever about Call of Duty: Vanguard’s competitive format.
While @TheGhostOfHope does not specify what features will be taken from Call of Duty: WW2’s ranked mode, players are speculating about what could be included. Exclusive rewards of some kind are likely, with Calling Cards being the bear minimum. Skill ratings and divisions are also a possibility, as are the leaderboards included in Call of Duty: WW2’s competitive play. For now, all fans can do is speculate, as they will likely need to wait a bit longer for some official details to surface.
While Sledgehammer Games has been busy dealing with Call of Duty: Vanguard issues like broken Incendiary Grenades and random bugs, it is nice to know that League Play development has not slowed down too drastically. Hopefully, these leaks prove true, with the competitive mode arriving soon and giving the game’s community exactly what it wants.
Call of Duty: Vanguard is available now on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.