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Americans fighting Germans in Call of Duty 2 multiplayer.

Multiplayer is a game option in the Call of Duty series or most other games.

It is a mode where two or more players (up to 16-32 or even larger) engage in competitive or co-operative gameplay interaction with each other.

In competitive modes, several players may be out for themselves or members of a team engaging in objective-based gameplay. This can be simple (Kill all other players, get more kills than the other players, win a race, etc.) or complex (Capture the Flag, bomb defusing, target elimination). Typically, players compete for a score based on number of kills, flags captured, targets eliminated, bombs detonated and etc.

In co-operative modes, a group of players (typically 2, 4, sometimes even six or more) must work together to complete a mutual goal. This could be to play through the single player mode or through a separate mode from the single-player campaign but not on X-Box live

Some games allow for one player or one team of players to compete against 'bots', computer controlled players that compete with the player(s), sometimes each other, in an otherwise normal multiplayer mode.

Typical multiplayer games on the PC or Online-Capable Consoles have an online multiplayer mode, where one player "hosts" a game and other players join the game and participate.

The multiplayer mode in Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare includes a class system which has five preset classes with default weapon load outs and perks assigned to them, as well as allowing users to create five custom classes where the user can customize their weapon load out and three perks to assign to their soldier. The five default classes include Assault, Special Ops, Heavy Gunner, Demolitions, and Sniper. Only three of the default classes are available to a first time player; the rest are unlocked as the player gains more experience online and gains higher rank. Create-a-class can be unlocked at level 4; players can name and save their own custom classes for quick access in multiplayer matches.

Experience Points (XP) are earned by either killing opponents or completing certain objectives, such as defusing the bomb in Sabotage or Search and Destroy. The amount of XP gained varies depending on the type of match the user is playing. When the user gains enough Experience Points their rank/level increases. The highest attainable level is 55, or Commander. Upon reaching level 55 the player is rewarded with a special weapon denoting his "Commander" status.

At Level 55, the player can then gain more XP from the game until they unlock Prestige Mode, which is a feature only available in the console versions of the game. In Prestige mode, the player can trade in their rank, all unlocked weapons and completed challenges and start over at level 1, in exchange for a special in-game insignia by their name. The player can then rank up and trade in their rank with Prestige mode again, up to ten times, with a different insignia awarded each time. This effectively gives the player 605 total ranks to achieve.[6] Leaderboard stats (kills, deaths, playing time, etc.) are not affected by Prestige mode.

Most of the new weapons and perks that players can use to outfit their custom class are unlocked as they gain higher ranks, but there are also a number of challenges associated with each weapon that subsequently open up new weapon attachments as players complete them. These items include improved weapon sights, camouflage patterns, and magnification scopes. These benefits, are unlocked after attaining a certain number of kills or headshots. Completing these challenges also gives the player XP.

Completing all challenges in a specific weapons category unlocks gold guns. Though these guns do not effect gameplay, they are seen by some as an important status symbol and are much sought-after in the online community.



Multiplayer in Call of Duty World at War

The player can also call in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV, which brings up a form of motion-sensitive radar, depending on game type), air strikes, and attack helicopters by achieving a 3, 5, or 7 enemy player kill streak, respectively. Any kills obtained through the use of air strikes and helicopters are subsequently added to the using player's score.

In the first Multiplayer video for Modern Warfare 2, a new killstreak bonus was unveiled: the AC-130. After an 11-kill streak, this bonus lets you man the guns of an AC-130 and take out enemies from the air. Although the AC-130 is vulnerable to attack from the ground; it is unknown exactly how much firepower it takes to bring it down.

Since the beginning of Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, players models are dependent on the primary weapon of the user, as listed below. Note that the USMC and the SAS use the same player models, simply with changed camo patterns and flags.

  • Assault Rifles- player uses the default model for the average soldier of each respective nation. The face typically is easy to see, allowing for a quick headshot.
  • SMGs- the user is always masked, usually a Gas Mask, typically providing the most amount of camouflage besides a ghillie suit. The SAS use the SF-10 gas mask, the US use the M40 Field Protective Mask, the Spetsnaz use the GP-5 Gas Mask, and the OpFor wear a keffiyeh. 
  • Shotguns- always masked (the OpFor wearing a Ski Mask), however, all of these models have a relatively large backpack/RPG rack strapped on them, making it harder to hide while prone.
  • LMGs- US & UK have backpacks, OpFor and Ultranationalist have small ammo pouches.
  • Snipers- UK & Spetnaz use ghillie suits, however, it doesn't cover the front allowing for players to see which team they're on. The Force Recon sniper has a cap, a nomex flight suit, and a hydration pack. The OpFor sniper wears clothings similar to Al-Asad. The red beret makes sniping harder at best.

This also appears in Call of Duty: World at War

  • Rifles- Marine Raiders- The soldier has a helmet with a camouflage print and a camouflage printed uniform. Red Army- This soldier has the typical ushanka hat and the Red Army's tan uniform. Imperial Army- Tan uniform with a "rising sun" head band. Wehrmacht- Same as the Marine Raiders except the helmet looks more like a stahlhelm.
  • SMGs- Marine Raiders- The user is a dark haired man without a helmet and a regular green uniform. Red Army- The user has a tan uniform and a tan beret. Imperial Army- The user has a helmet along with the shroud covering their ears. Also has a tan uniform. Wehrmacht- Has a cap and a camouflage print uniform.
  • Shotguns- Marine Raiders- Same as the rifleman. Red Army- Has an ushanka but it's brown and the earflaps are tied together, covering the soldier's ears. Also has tan uniform. Imperial Army- Same as the SMG user but the helmet and uniform look a bit darker. Wehrmacht- Has a black helmet and a dark green uniform.
  • Machine Guns- Marine Raiders- Has a dark green helmet and a regular green uniform. Red Army- Has a charcoal colored helmet and the tan uniform. Imperial Army- No helmet with the tan Japanese uniform. Wehrmacht- Same as the shotgun.
  • Bolt Action Rifles- Marine Raiders- Has a cap and a green uniform with leaves stuck into them. Red Army- Has a primitive ghillie suit that consists of a large jacket and large pair of pants covered with cloth strips. Imperial Army- Has a primitive ghillie suit as well. The character model has many leaves stuck on him and looks like a Banzai Charger. Wehrmacht- Has a helmet with a few leaves stuck in it. Has the camo print uniform with rolled-up sleeves.
  • Flamethrower (this does change appearance)- Marine Raiders- Looks like the rifleman or shotgunner, but with a giant tank of fuel on their back. Red Army- Same model as the machine gunner, but with the giant tank of fuel. Imperial Army- Looks like a SMG user, but with the giant tank of fuel. Wehrmacht- Same appearance as the machine gunner or the shotgunner, but with the fuel tank.

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[edit] Game Modes

The Call of Duty Multiplayer game modes are:


  • 3rd Person Hardcore Cagematch (Call of Duty 6)
  • 3rd Person Hardcore Team Deathmatch (Call of Duty 6)
  • 3rd Person Team Deathmatch (Call of Duty 6)

[edit] Game Ranks

[edit] Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare

In Multiplayer game level, the following is a list of the rank and XP in Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, the unlockables earned at each level, and the experience needed to advance to each level.



Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare multiplayer in level and EP.
Private First Class Private First Class I Private First Class II Lance Corporal Lance Corporal I Lance Corporal II
Level: 1 Level: 2 Level: 3 Level: 4 Level: 5 Level: 6
XP: O XP: 30 XP: 120 XP: 270 XP: 480 XP: 750
Unlocks: W1200 Unlocks: M40A3 Unlocks: Create a Class
Corporal Corporal I Corporal II Sergeant Sergeant I Sergeant II
Level: 7 Level: 8 Level: 9 Level: 10 Level: 11 Level: 12
XP: 1080 XP: 1470 XP: 1920 XP: 2430 XP: 3000 XP: 3650
Unlocks: M21 Unlocks: Last Stand Unlocks: M4A1 Carbine Unlocks: UAV Jammer
Staff Sergeant Staff Sergeant I Staff Sergeant II Gunnery Sergeant Gunnery Sergeant I Gunnery Sergeant II
Level: 13 Level: 14 Level: 15 Level: 16 Level: 17 Level: 18
XP: 4380 XP: 5190 XP: 6080 XP: 7050 XP: 8100 XP: 9230
Unlocks: Mini UZI Unlocks: Bomb Squad Unlocks: M1911 Unlocks: Martyrdom
Master Sergeant Master Sergeant I Master Sergeant II Master Gunnery Sergeant Master Gunnery Sergeant I Master Gunnery Sergeant II
Level: 19 Level: 20 Level: 21 Level: 22 Level: 23 Level: 24
XP: 10440 XP: 11730 XP: 13100 XP: 14550 XP: 16080 XP: 17690
Unlocks: M60E4 Unlocks: Sleight of Hand Unlocks: Dragunov Unlocks: Claymore x2
Second Lieutenant Second Lieutenant I Second Lieutenant II First Lieutenant First Lieutenant I First Lieutenant II
Level: 25 Level: 26 Level: 27 Level: 28 Level: 29 Level: 30
XP: 19380 XP: 21150 XP: 23000 XP: 24930 XP: 26940 XP: 29030
Unlocks: G3 Unlocks: Iron Lungs Unlocks: AK-74u Unlocks: Double Tap
Captain Captain I Captain II Major Major I Major II
Level: 31 Level: 32 Level: 33 Level: 34 Level: 35 Level: 36
XP: 31240 XP: 33570 XP: 36020 XP: 38590 XP: 41280 XP: 44090
Unlocks: M1014 Unlocks: Bandolier Unlocks: R700 Unlocks: Eavesdrop
Lieutenant Colonel Lieutenant Colonel I Lieutenant Colonel II Colonel Colonel I Colonel II
Level: 37 Level: 38 Level: 39 Level: 40 Level: 41 Level: 42
XP: 47020 XP: 50070 XP: 53240 XP: 56530 XP: 59940 XP: 63470
Unlocks: G36C Unlocks: Overkill Unlocks: P90 Unlocks: Frag x3 Unlocks: Humiliation
Brigadier General Brigadier General I Brigadier General II Major General Major General I Major General II
Level: 43 Level: 44 Level: 45 Level: 46 Level: 47 Level: 48
XP: 67120 XP: 70890 XP: 74780 XP: 78790 XP: 82920 XP: 87170
Unlocks: Desert Eagle Mark XIX Unlocks: Dead Silence Unlocks: M14
Lieutenant General Lieutenant General I Lieutenant General II General General I General II
Level: 49 Level: 50 Level: 51 Level: 52 Level: 53 Level: 54
XP: 91540 XP: 96030 XP: 100640 XP: 105370 XP: 110220 XP: 115190
Unlocks: Barrett .50 Cal Unlocks: MP44
Commander
Level: 55
XP: 120280
Unlocks: Prestige Mode, Gold Desert Eagle


[edit] Call of Duty: World at War

In Multiplayer game level, the following is a list of the rank and XP in Call of Duty: World at War, the unlockables earned at each level, and the experience needed to advance to each level.



An abbreviated version of the multiplayer ranks and levels.
Private Private I Private II Private First Class Private First Class I Private First Class II
Level: 1 Level: 2 Level: 3 Level: 4 Level: 5 Level: 6
XP: O XP: 30 XP: 120 XP: 270 XP: 480 XP: 750
Unlocks: Trenchgun, Walther P38, Sticky Grenade, Bazooka, Gas Mask, Greased Bearings Unlocks: Springfield, Colt M1911 Unlocks: B.A.R., Arisaka, Juggernaut, Create a Class Unlocks: Toss Back
Corporal Corporal I Corporal II Sergeant Sergeant I Sergeant II
Level: 7 Level: 8 Level: 9 Level: 10 Level: 11 Level: 12
XP: 1080 XP: 1470 XP: 1920 XP: 2430 XP: 3000 XP: 3630
Unlocks: Gewehr 43 Unlocks: Second Chance Unlocks: MP40, Molotov Cocktail Unlocks: Clan Tag Unlocks: Camouflage, Ordnance Training
Staff Sergeant Staff Sergeant I Staff Sergeant II Staff Sergeant III Gunnery Sergeant Gunnery Sergeant I
Level: 13 Level: 14 Level: 15 Level: 16 Level: 17 Level: 18
XP: 4320 XP: 5070 XP: 5880 XP: 6750 XP: 7680 XP: 8670
Unlocks: DP-28 Unlocks: Bomb Squad Unlocks: M1 Garand
Gunnery Sergeant II Gunnery Sergeant III Master Sergeant Master Sergeant I Master Sergeant II Master Sergeant III
Level: 19 Level: 20 Level: 21 Level: 22 Level: 23 Level: 24
XP: 9720 XP: 10830 XP: 12000 XP: 13250 XP: 14580 XP: 15990
Unlocks: Martyrdom Unlocks: Mosin Nagant, Tokarev TT-33 Unlocks: Bouncing Betty x2
Sergeant Major Sergeant Major I Sergeant Major II Sergeant Major III 2nd Lieutenant 2nd Lieutenant I
Level: 25 Level: 26 Level: 27 Level: 28 Level: 29 Level: 30
XP: 17480 XP: 19050 XP: 20700 XP: 22430 XP: 24240 XP: 26130
Unlocks: Type 100 Unlocks: Sleight of Hand, Leadfoot Unlocks: Double Barreled Shotgun
2nd Lieutenant II 2nd Lieutenant III 1st Lieutenant 1st Lieutenant I 1st Lieutenant II 1st Lieutenant III
Level: 31 Level: 32 Level: 33 Level: 34 Level: 35 Level: 36
XP: 28100 XP: 30150 XP: 32280 XP: 34490 XP: 36780 XP: 39150
Unlocks: Shades Unlocks: MG-42 Unlocks: Double Tap
Captain Captain I Captain II Captain III Major Major I
Level: 37 Level: 38 Level: 39 Level: 40 Level: 41 Level: 42
XP: 41600 XP: 44130 XP: 46740 XP: 49430 XP: 52200 XP: 55070
Unlocks: StG-44 Unlocks: Bandolier, Coaxial Machine Gun Unlocks: Kar98k
Major II Major III Lieutenant Colonel Lieutenant Colonel I Lieutenant Colonel II Lieutenant Colonel III
Level: 43 Level: 44 Level: 45 Level: 46 Level: 47 Level: 48
XP: 58040 XP: 61110 XP: 64280 XP: 67550 XP: 70920 XP: 74390
Unlocks: Primary Grenade x2 Unlocks: FG-42 Unlocks: Fireproof
Colonel Colonel I Colonel II Colonel III Brigadier General Brigadier General I
Level: 49 Level: 50 Level: 51 Level: 52 Level: 53 Level: 54
XP: 77960 XP: 81630 XP: 85400 XP: 89270 XP: 93240 XP: 97310
Unlocks: .357 Magnum Unlocks: Dead Silence Unlocks: PPSh-41
Brigadier General II Brigadier General III Major General Major General I Major General II Major General III
Level: 55 Level: 56 Level: 57 Level: 58 Level: 59 Level: 60
XP: 101480 XP: 105750 XP: 110120 XP: 114590 XP: 119160 XP: 123830
Unlocks: Overkill Unlocks: PTRS-41 Unlocks: Iron Lungs
Lieutenant General Lieutenant General I Lieutenant General II Lieutenant General III
Level: 61 Level: 62 Level: 63 Level: 64
XP: 128600 XP: 133470 XP: 138440 XP: 143510
Unlocks: Browning M1919 Unlocks: Reconnaissance
Commander
Level: 65
XP: 148680
Unlocks: M1A1 Carbine, M2 Flamethrower

[edit] Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

In Multiplayer game level, the following is a list of the rank and XP in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, the unlockables earned at each level, and the experience needed to advance to each level.



An abbreviated version of the multiplayer ranks and levels.
Private 1 Private 2 Private 3 Private First Class 1 Private First Class 2 Private First Class 3
Level: 1 Level: 2 Level: 3 Level: 4 Level: 5 Level: 6
EP: 0 EP: 500 EP: 1700 EP: 3600 EP: 6200 EP: 9500
Specialist 1 Specialist 2 Specialist 3 Corporal 1 Corporal 2 Corporal 3
Level: 7 Level: 8 Level: 9 Level: 10 Level: 11 Level: 12
EP: 13500 EP: 18200 EP: 23600 EP: 29700 EP: 36500 EP: 44300
Sergeant 1 Sergeant 2 Sergeant 3 Staff Sergeant 1 Staff Sergeant 2 Staff Sergeant 3
Level: 13 Level: 14 Level: 15 Level: 16 Level: 17 Level: 18
EP: 53100 EP: 62900 EP: 73700 EP: 85500 EP: 98300 EP: 112100
Sergeant First Class 1 Sergeant First Class 2 Sergeant First Class 3 Master Sergeant 1 Master Sergeant 2 Master Sergeant 3
Level: 19 Level: 20 Level: 21 Level: 22 Level: 23 Level: 24
EP: 126900 EP: 142700 EP: 159500 EP: 177300 EP: 196100 EP: 215900
First Sergeant 1 First Sergeant 2 First Sergeant 3 Sergeant Major 1 Sergeant Major 2 Sergeant Major 3
Level: 25 Level: 26 Level: 27 Level: 28 Level: 29 Level: 30
EP: 236,700 EP: 258,500 EP: 281,300 EP: 305,100 EP: 329,900 EP: 355,700
Command Sergeant Major 1 Command Sergeant Major 2 Command Sergeant Major 3
Level: 31 Level: 32 Level: 33
EP: 382,700 EP: 410,900 EP: 440,300
2nd Lieutenant 1 2nd Lieutenant 2 2nd Lieutenant 3 1st Lieutenant 1 1st Lieutenant 2 1st Lieutenant 3
Level: 34 Level: 35 Level: 36 Level: 37 Level: 38 Level: 39
EP: 470900 EP: 502700 EP: 535700 EP: 569900 EP: 605300 EP: 641900
Captain 1 Captain 2 Captain 3 Major 1 Major 2 Major 3
Level: 40 Level: 41 Level: 42 Level: 43 Level: 44 Level: 45
EP: 679700 EP: 718700 EP: 758900 EP: 800300 EP: 842900 EP: 886700
Lieutenant Colonel 1 Lieutenant Colonel 2 Lieutenant Colonel 3 Lieutenant Colonel 4 Colonel 1 Colonel 2
Level: 46 Level: 47 Level: 48 Level: 49 Level: 50 Level: 51
EP: 931700 EP: 977900 EP: 1025300 EP: 1073900 EP: 1123700 EP: 1175000
Colonel 3 Colonel 4 Brigadier General 1 Brigadier General 2 Brigadier General 3 Brigadier General 4
Level: 52 Level: 53 Level: 54 Level: 55 Level: 56 Level: 57
EP: 1227800 EP: 1282100 EP: 1337900 EP: 1395200 EP: 1454000 EP: 1514300
Major General 1 Major General 2 Major General 3 Major General 4 Lieutenant General 1 Lieutenant General 2
Level: 58 Level: 59 Level: 60 Level: 61 Level: 62 Level: 63
EP: 1576100 EP: 1639400 EP: 1704200 EP: 1770500 EP: 1838300 EP: 1907600
Lieutenant General 3 Lieutenant General 4 General 1 General 2 General 3 General 4
Level: 64 Level: 65 Level: 66 Level: 67 Level: 68 Level: 69
EP: 1978400 EP: 2050700 EP: 2124500 EP: 2199800 EP: 2276600 EP: 2354900
Commander
Level: 70
EP: 2434700


[edit] Trivia

  • For some reason, high-ranking players can access the Bootcamp game mode, resulting in many frustrating battles between experts and newcomers. This was fixed in a patch in which all players that should not be in boot camp are killed upon joining. On Wii version, high-ranked players can join Boot Camp if they are invited by low-rank players (rank<8)
  • In Call of Duty: World at War there was supposed to be a mode called Vehicle Team Deathmatch, but it was cut from the final version.
  • In Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer, depending on the terrain, the different factions have different skins, not just for weapons type.
  • In Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer if you are in the US Army Rangers, Task Force 141, or Navy SEALS team, whether your character is white, black or in the case of the Militia, hispanic, is random when you spawn.
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