Compete in the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Games of Summer Gunfight Tournament
Gunfight tournaments are live for Modern Warfare players on August 28 through the end of Games of Summer. Think you’ve got what it takes? Stay focused and pile on the XP and rewards as you knock out team after team on the road to a first-place finish.
Plus, Free-to-play Warzone players can also join in on the fun during a Free Access Weekend and play Gunfight tournaments from August 28 through September 2.
Read on for tips and strategies to best your opponents and grab gold.
Step Right Up
The tournament is single elimination with 16 teams and 8 rounds. Win your Gunfight match to earn rewards and advance to the next round. Lose and it’s back to the lobby. First-time tournament winners will earn a haul of XP and a high-tier cosmetic reward.
In a match, the first team to win six rounds wins the match. Loadouts change every two rounds and are the same for all players. The tournament bracket will update as matches progress, until the last two teams meet in the final match to determine the winner.
Map Tactics
Consider these strategies for a few different Gunfight maps:
Trench
Get up for a better view or stay in the Trench to better conceal your movements. Shotguns and SMGs do well in trench, as do grenades. Up top, use the sandbags for cover and communicate if you see anything.
Gulag Showers
Although the name is familiar, this is not the same as any of the Gulag map variants from Warzone. Be careful when peeking down the sides, especially if you don’t do it right away. You can climb the sink in your spawn to get a bird’s eye view, just be careful not to get picked off.
A strategy worth trying is mantling up to the top of the barn or taking the high ground on the barn roof on the exterior. If you play fast, rush bottom middle and be ready to fight.
5 Gunfight Tournament Tips
Mastery of Gunfight helps you in every other mode by emphasizing the importance of alertness and situational awareness. Here are five tips to help you come out on top.
5. Watch the Skulls… When your teammate goes down, a skull indicator will show you where they fell. There’s a good chance that the enemy will still be nearby, so approach with caution and avenge your ally.
4. …and the Red Indicator. When you or your teammate spots an enemy, a red indicator will show the area where the enemy was spotted. Just like with skull indicators, the enemy may still be in the area, so stay alert. [A person in a military uniform Description automatically generated]
3. Get the Flag. Taking the flag is often a smart option, particularly if you’re outnumbered. Just be mindful when you rush or consider hanging back and pick off anyone who gets close to the flag.
2. Use Your Grenades. Although they take a moment to activate after the round starts, a grenade tossed at the right time can win you the round fast.
1. Round by Round. If you’ve played enough Gunfight, then you know that it’s never too late to turn things around. Even in bad situations, breathe and take it one round at a time.
We’ll see you online. Stay frosty.