World Series of Warzone 2024 tournament: Start date, format, Match Point system & more

Max Candelarezi
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The World Series of Warzone is officially returning in 2024, bringing the most exciting competitive tournament. So, here’s everything you need to know about it, including the start date, format, and more.

The World Series of Warzone returns for its fourth edition in 2024, solidifying its position as an essential part of Call of Duty’s competitive scene since its debut in Verdansk. The tournament, which was also featured in Caldera and Al Mazrah, provides Ranked fans around the globe with the chance to compete in massive prize pools.

So, whether you’re looking to enjoy the show or participate in a spot to compete among the best, here’s all you need to know about the World Series of Warzone 2024.

World Series of Warzone 2024 start date

The World Series of Warzone 2024 will kick off on May 24, 2024, with the North America (NA) and EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) In-game Open. This will be followed by the APAC (Asia-Pacific) and LATAM South and North Qualifiers starting June 14, 2024.

How to watch World Series of Warzone 2024

Like previous editions, to watch the World Series of Warzone 2024 you’ll need to tune in to the official Call of Duty Twitch and YouTube channels once the event goes live.

World Series of Warzone 2024 format

To start things hot, the World Series of Warzone 2024 tournament will tweak its format by kicking off with the SoloYolo match featuring a price of $50,000. According to the WSOW blog post, this will shift “more of the overall prizing to the WSOW Global Final.”

Then, Trios will participate in an In-game Open via FACEIT with their score consisting of their best 10 scoring matches utilizing the WSOW system. Then, the top 68 Trios from each region move on to the WSOW Group Stage Qualifiers divided into four groups with 17 teams each.

The top 34 group play teams will play in the Upper Bracket, whereas the bottom 34 teams will play in the Lower Bracket Round 1, with the top 17 Upper Bracket teams progressing to the Qualifier Finals. The other teams will drop into Lower Bracket Round 2, playing the top 17 teams from Lower Bracket Round 1.

The 17 teams who finish last in the Lower Bracket Round 1 will be eliminated. In the Lower Bracket Round 2, 17 teams will advance to the Qualifier Finals, while 10 teams who don’t advance will go to the Last Chance Qualifier. The bottom seven of these will be eliminated from the competition.

Finally, 14 EMEA Trios, 14 NA Trios, 1 APAC Trio, 3 LATAM North Trios, 2 LATAM South Trios, and 4 LCQ teams will be competing in the Global Final for a grand prize across several matches. Additional details regarding the Global Final prize pool will be announced once the event start date approaches.

World Series of Warzone 2024 format
The World Series of Warzone 2024 event features a $1 million total prize pool.

World Series of Warzone 2024 rules

To achieve a competitive experience, the World Series of Warzone will feature its own rules, however, the 2024 edition will incorporate a few changes based on players’ feedback.

WSOW Trios competitive settings

The 2024 edition of the World Series of Warzone will feature a Battle Royale trios format with similar Ranked Resurgence competitive settings. Additionally, more changes will be introduced to make things fair.

Here’s every change introduced in the World Series of Warzone 2024:

Loot items removed

  • Redeploy Pack
  • Reinforcement Flare
  • Gulag Entry Kits

Public Event adjustments

  • Fire Sale in Circle 3
  • No other public events will occur

World Series of Warzone 2024 scoring system

Following previous iterations, the World Series of Warzone 2024 will have a scoring system allowing players to claim through the ranks.

Here are all the World Series of Warzone 2024 scoring system values:

  • 1 Elimination = 1 Point
PlacementMultiplier
1st2x Points
2nd – 5th1.8x Points
6th – 10th1.6x Points
11th – 15th1.4x Points
16th – 25th1.2x Points
26th – 34th1x Points

What is Warzone Match Point? World Series system explained

The World Series of Warzone 2024 will mark the introduction of the Match Point as the “win condition to elevate the excitement of the final drops.” In Warzone Match Point, the teams will fight to “surpass a certain points threshold” to become match-point eligible.

Then, match-point-eligible teams will have to “navigate the lobby” to secure a first-place map finish before they can claim the title of WSOW Champion Squad.

World Series of Warzone past winners

Making its debut in 2021, the World Series of Warzone tournament witnessed multiple teams and players secure their share of the massive prize pools.

Here’s a list of all the previous WSOW champions:

DATETOURNAMENTPRIZE POOLWINNER
6/23/2021World Series of Warzone Season 1 NA Trios$200,000Team Aydan
6/23/2021World Series of Warzone Season 1 NA Trios Captain’s Cup$300,000Team Swagg
8/3/2021World Series of Warzone Season 1 EU Trios Captain’s Cup$100,000Team Recrent
8/3/2021World Series of Warzone Season 1 EU Trios$200,000Team Jukeyz
9/15/2021World Series of Warzone Season 1 EU Duos Captain’s Cup$100,000Recrent
9/15/2021World Series of Warzone Season 1 EU SoloYolo$100,000Chowh1
9/15/2021World Series of Warzone Season 1 EU Duos$200,000MethodZ & Daga
11/17/2021World Series of Warzone Season 1 NA SoloYolo$100,000Scump
11/17/2021World Series of Warzone Season 1 NA Duos Captain’s Cup$100,000Team Swagg
11/17/2021World Series of Warzone Season 1 NA Duos$200,000HusKerrs & Newbz
9/6/2022World Series of Warzone Season 2 EU SoloYolo$100,000Blade
9/6/2022World Series of Warzone Season 2 EU Trios$200,000Team Wartex
9/7/2022World Series of Warzone Season 2 NA SoloYolo$100,000Fifakill
9/7/2022World Series of Warzone Season 2 NA Trios$200,000Team Skullface
9/16/2023World Series of Warzone Season 3 Trios$100,000Team Biffle
9/16/2023World Series of Warzone Season 3 SoloYolo$100,000Skullface

That’s everything you need to know about the 2024 edition of the World Series of Warzone.

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