Frequently asked questions
Answers to what players and clan leaders ask us most.
Where can my clan play Call of Duty ladders in Italy?
On CODbattles, a free platform with national ladders for Call of Duty clans. At launch there are Italian Modern Warfare 4 ladders for Search & Destroy 5v5 and 2v2. You create your clan, challenge other clans from the board and climb the standings season after season.
Is CODbattles free?
Yes. Signing up, creating a clan and playing on the ladders are free, with no ads and no subscriptions.
Can I play on PlayStation, Xbox and PC?
Yes, the ladders are crossplay: every player uses the platform they prefer. All you need is an Activision ID.
Do I need an Activision account?
Yes: to play on a ladder every player sets their Activision ID (for example Name#1234567). It's public on your profile so opponents can find you in game. You can also verify it with a live photo to get the verified badge, but that's optional.
How do I create a clan?
After signing up, choose “Create clan” and enter a name, a tag (2 to 5 characters), a nation and a logo. Then invite your teammates with a link you can send on WhatsApp or Discord.
How do I sign my clan up for a ladder?
The leader opens the ladder and signs the clan up with its roster. The clan needs the ladder's minimum number of members with an Activision ID set, for example 5 for the 5v5.
How do we find an opponent?
On the challenge board: post up to three time slots and your map, or accept another clan's challenge. With “Play now” the match starts 15 minutes after a clan accepts.
How do ELO ratings work?
Every clan starts each season at 1000 points. Winning earns points, losing costs points, and beating a stronger clan earns more. At most 5 matches every 7 days count against the same clan.
What happens if the other clan doesn't show up?
Check-in is open from 15 minutes before to 15 minutes after the start. If only your clan checked in, you can claim a forfeit win. Repeated no-shows cost the clan a strike.
What if the two clans report different results?
It becomes a dispute: moderators look at both clans' evidence, such as live scoreboard photos, screenshots or videos, and decide. A result confirmed from one clan's report can be disputed for 24 hours.
How are cheaters handled?
Opponents can report a cheater from the match room within 7 days, with evidence. If cheating is confirmed: a permanent ban, a blocklisted Activision ID and all their matches of the season overturned. Bans are public.
How long is a season?
Admins set the dates for each ladder. When a season ends, the top three clans get trophies and everyone's rating resets to 1000.
Can we get notifications on Discord?
Yes: the leader connects one of the clan's Discord channels, which then receives scheduled matches, reminders, results and rank changes. There are also emails and push notifications.
Is CODbattles available in English?
Yes, CODbattles is in Italian and English, and you can switch language at any time.
Is CODbattles an official Call of Duty site?
No. It's an independent community project, not affiliated with or endorsed by Activision. Call of Duty is a trademark of Activision Publishing, Inc.
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