The MW3 Prestige System carries over from MW2 and works the same way with the same level cap. That means the cap will rise each season, allowing players to reach new prestige levels. This approach has been a bit controversial, as some players prefer the old system where unlocks reset each time you gain a prestige level. We’ll cover how prestiging works in Modern Warfare 3 below.
What’s the Modern Warfare 3 Pretiege Level cap in season 1?
The Prestiege level cap in MW3 is Prestiege 5 as of season 1. The progression system works as it has in every game since the original Modern Warfare. You unlock new gear until you hit level 55, at which point you prestige. However, Modern Warfare 3 follows the same format we saw introduced in the last game, where your unlocks don’t reset when you prestige.
Instead of your unlocks resetting when you prestige in MW3, you’ll just get a new set of challenges each time your Prestige Rank goes up. Here’s the progression as of season 1:
- Prestige 1: Rank 56
- Prestige 2: Rank 100
- Prestige 3: Rank 150
- Prestige 4: Rank 200
- Prestige 5: Rank 250
Presumably, MW3 season 2 will raise the Prestige rank cap by five. So, we’ll see another 500 levels added, and the max Prestige level will be 10.
When you increase your Prestige level in MW3, you earn specific rewards like calling cards and emblems, which are indicators of your progress and achievement in the game. These rewards become more distinct at higher Prestige levels. Additionally, as you advance through the Prestige ranks, the game’s challenges become more demanding, requiring improved skills and strategies. This system provides a clear progression path for players, maintaining engagement through new challenges and the pursuit of higher ranks. It’s a straightforward way to measure and reward long-term player commitment.
