MW2 CDL 2023 settings: All maps, modes, rules, and restricted items

The league and Call of Duty players have to agree on a set of rules each year. Rules are occasionally upheld by the league, while others are upheld by the players through a "Gentleman's Agreement." Additionally, after a while, these agreements may even turn into formal rules. The official rules for this year were made public on November 7.

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After one of the most popular Call of Duty games ever, Modern Warfare 2, the 2023 Call of Duty League season is set to be a memorable one. The league and Call of Duty players have to agree on a set of rules each year. Rules are occasionally upheld by the league, while others are upheld by the players through a “Gentleman’s Agreement.” Additionally, after a while, these agreements may even turn into formal rules. The official rules for this year were made public on November 7.

They detail the modes and maps that will be used, the weapons and equipment that can be used, as well as the parameters and guidelines for each mode. Since then, as the 2023 season has progressed, there have been numerous rule modifications and iterations.

MW2 CDL 2023 settings: All maps, modes, rules, and restricted items

Here is the most up-to-date list of guidelines and limitations for the CDL in 2023.

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The group that wins after six games wins. Each round has a one minute and 30 second time cap. The bomb is planted in five seconds, explodes in 45 seconds, and is defused in 7.5 seconds. While the other team defends the potential sites, one team in Search and Destroy tries to set up and detonate a bomb at one of the two possible locations. SnD is going to be shown on:

  • Al Bagra Fortress
  • Breenburgh Hotel
  • Embassy
  • El Asilo
  • Mercado Las Almas

Control:

Control lasts for one minute and 30 seconds per round. A zone can be fully taken over in 45 seconds, and capturing one grants the attacking team an extra minute. With 30 respawns per team. Teams try to take control of two zones in Control without exhausting their supply of respawns first. Defenders must prevent attackers from taking control of both zones before the time limit runs out in order for their team to win a round or reduce the other team’s life total. On which control will be used:

  • Breenburgh Hotel
  • El Asilo
  • Himmelmatt Expo

Hardpoint:

Five minutes are allotted for each Hardpoint match, but when a Hardpoint is controlled or locked, the timer does not advance. The winner is the first to 250 points. The next zone is unveiled ten seconds before the current zone expires. Each zone lasts one minute. Hardpoint is a game where two teams compete for control of a single rotating point on the map. The team in control receives points for holding the hill. There will be a Hardpoint game on:

  • Al Bagra Fortress
  • Breenburgh Hotel
  • Embassy
  • Mercado Las Almas
  • Zarqwa Hydroelectric

CDL 2023 restricted items:

Restricted weapons and attachments

  • Assault rifles: M4, Kastov-74u, STB 556, Kastov 762
  • SMGs: Fennec 45
  • Pistols: P890, .50 GS, Basilisk, X13 Auto
  • All Battle Rifles: Lachmann-762, SO-14, TAQ-V, FTAC Recon
  • All Shotguns: Lockwood 300, Expedite 12, Bryson 800, Bryson 890
  • All Light Machine Guns: Sakin MG38, HCR 56, 556 Icarus, RAAL MG, RPK, RAPP H
  • Marksman Rifles: EBR-14, SP-R 208, Lockwood MK2, LM-S, SA-B 50, TAQ-M
  • Melee: Riot Shield
  • Launchers (All): PILA, STRELA-P, JOKR, PRG-7
  • Attachments: All silencers, all lasers, all Armor Piercing, all weapon tuning

Restricted equipment, perks, Field Upgrades, and killstreaks

  • Tactical: Smoke Grenade, Flash Grenade, Shock Stick, Decoy Grenade, Spotter Scope, Stim, Heartbeat Sensor, Snapshot Grenade, Tear Gas
  • Lethal: Proximity Mine, Drill Charge, Molotov, C4, Claymore, Thermite, Throwing Knife
  • Perks: Overkill, Scavenger, Tracker, Strong Arm, Extra Tactical, Resupply, Spotter
  • All Ultimate Perks: Hardline, High Alert, Ghost, Quick Fix, Overclock, Survivor, Birdseye
  • Field Upgrades: Tactical Camera, Inflatable Decoy, DDOS, Deployable Cover, Munitions Box, Loadout Drop, Portable Radar, Tactical Insertion, Battle Rage, Recon Drone, Smoke Airdrop, Suppression Mine, Anti-Armor Rounds
  • Killstreaks: UAV, Bomb Drone, Counter UAV, Care Package, Cluster Mine, Mortar Strike, Sentry Gun, VTOL, Overwatch Helo, Wheelson-HS, Stealth Bomber, Chopper Gunner, Emergency Airdrop, Gunship, Advanced UAV, Juggernaut

On the competitive settings page of the CDL website, you can see the complete list of game, player, mode, and advanced settings. The maps and modes, as well as the rules, are subject to change over time.

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