Changelog

Every major release of CDL Career Mode.

v2.6

Latest

Salary cap, one notification screen, and a full settings overhaul.

July 3, 2026
  • CHANGEChamps standings now rank by CDL Points to match the real league. (MyPlayer, Standings, Season view.)
  • NEWAwards Night got a full ceremony redesign, broadcast-style slides, cleaner presentation, works on small screens, and the All-Stars roster expanded from 4 to 8.
  • NEWTier toggle on Awards Night so you can flip between Pro and Challengers ceremonies.
  • NEWTournament results now pop up after you advance the week, in both leagues and in both career modes.
  • CHANGETournament brackets now use the right series length per round (best-of-5, best-of-7, etc.) based on your league format.
  • FIXChamps and Majors no longer double-count toward your tournament win totals.
  • FIXCall-up and poach offers now come in during playoffs too instead of drying up.
  • NEWWeekly recap, tweets, coach check-ins, locker-room moments, sponsor alerts, and tournament results now all come through one clean dialog flow with smooth transitions. No more popups stacking on top of each other.
  • CHANGETweet replies show the actual conversation, with honest feedback on what happened.
  • FIXNo more freeze when you close the notification hub, and the flickering and phantom-message glitches are gone.
  • NEWManager settings now has sub-tabs so you're not scrolling through one giant list. Basics, League, Economy, Format, and more, each with readable help text. (Career, Settings.)
  • NEWNew Settings step in MyPlayer career creation so you can tune tier, league toggles, and rules before you start. (Player Setup, Settings.)
  • CHANGESliders now snap to sensible increments instead of drifting.
  • CHANGEChanging your career format now waits until the next season kicks off, so nothing gets scrambled mid-season.
  • CHANGEManager settings and MyPlayer settings finally use the same names and same layout.
  • FIXSalaries no longer spiral out of control in the off-season. Asking prices feel grounded again.
  • NEWContract negotiation got a premium redesign, broadcast-style layout when you sit down with a player. (Career, Team, open a player card, or MyPlayer, Tryouts.)
  • CHANGELonger contracts now lower the per-year cost, the way they should.
  • NEWSalary cap and luxury tax added, on in career settings. (Career, Settings, League.)
  • CHANGERookie classes feel healthier. Better salary range, better tier placement, a guaranteed minimum rookie count each year.
  • CHANGEAgents shop your offer around more intelligently and tell you when the window closes.
  • CHANGEChemistry now reads off your actual roster. The mix of archetypes matters, not just an abstract number.
  • NEWNew chemistry pills above your roster show the breakdown at a glance. (Career, Team.)
  • FIXRetrained roles finally stick. Your player (and any manager-retrained player) no longer flips back to their old role after simming a week.
  • NEWGun-role training got a UI overhaul. Clear confirmation dialogs when you retrain a player, accurate week-by-week progress feedback, and the "who should be an SMG vs an AR" recommendation now scales to your roster size instead of a fixed number.
  • FIXManager sims no longer snowball chemistry into unrealistic levels.
  • NEWCash balance now shows on the Advance Week button in MyPlayer so you always know your money.
  • FIXLeague toggles actually filter what you see on standings and tournaments.
  • NEWSponsor offers show up as alerts in your notification flow.
  • FIXTall MyPlayer dialogs finally scroll on mobile.
  • FIXRatings and stat labels line up across every screen.
  • FIXAuto-simmed tournaments, playoff brackets, and cup finals now play through to the end without getting stuck.
  • FIXGetting called up to the CDL is no longer blocked by a cooldown from earlier poach attempts.
  • CHANGEHardpoint got a much bigger role system and smarter spawns.
  • FIXSearch & Destroy now swaps sides at halftime, like the real thing.
  • FIXAuto-defuse now kicks in whenever there's time left on the bomb, saving rounds it used to lose.
  • CHANGELive match movement feels smoother and more stable overall.
  • NEWBreak Week is now a proper screen with tier selection and better week handling. (Career, Break, when it's available.)
  • NEWStaff contracts got a real management system with budget adjustments. (Career, Scouting, Support Staff.)
  • NEWContract Journey on every player's profile. A full timeline of their signings, releases, trades, and retirements across your career. (Click any player, Contract Journey section.)
  • NEWTeam Trophy Case on team pages.
  • NEWAll-Time / Current toggle on your accomplishments page so you can view career-long stats. (MyPlayer, GOAT.)
  • NEWBudget chip in the top bar so you always see your money at a glance.
  • NEWGreen dot on the growth tab when a growth upgrade is ready to pick up.
  • CHANGEContinue-game card on the home screen got a visual pass. Bigger, cleaner, easier to read.
  • CHANGERedesigned accomplishments page.
  • CHANGETrade partners are easier to find in the trade offers screen. (Career, Team, Operations, Trade Offers.)
  • NEWChem Lab hint so people actually discover role retraining.
  • FIXSigning in with Google (and other social logins) now works properly on the desktop app. Login opens in your browser, and the desktop app catches the callback automatically. No more copy-pasting tokens or hitting dead-end screens.
  • FIXSalaries after Challengers award wins stay realistic instead of exploding to CDL levels.
  • FIXChallengers ratings stay consistent tournament to tournament.
  • FIXChallengers brackets are seeded correctly every tournament.
  • FIXRefreshing the page keeps you in your career instead of kicking you back to the home screen.
  • FIXCustom leagues no longer mix up settings between your different careers. (Career, Custom League.)
  • FIXThe game no longer freezes while it's saving your progress online.
  • CHANGEAdvancing weeks is rock-solid now, even across big season transitions.
  • FIXExpansion team picks actually stick when you make them.
  • FIXRetired players show up correctly across every screen. No more ghost entries in standings or stats.

v2.5

MyPlayer Mode arrives.

June 25, 2026
  • NEWMyPlayer Mode — play as a single pro instead of running a team. Start in the Challengers League, get scouted, sign your first CDL deal, and chase a ring.
  • NEWPick an archetype when you create your player — Slayer, IGL, Anchor, Flex, or Clutch. Combined with your role, this shapes how your team uses you and how the league sees you.
  • NEWScout heat — CDL orgs watch your Challengers games. Strong performances raise their interest. When you hit the threshold, the tryout invites start rolling in.
  • NEWSponsor deals — gear, energy drinks, and content networks all want a piece. Each deal pays out monthly but comes with a quota (tweets, streams, appearances). Miss it and they drop you.
  • NEWTweet system — post hype, take shots at rivals, do damage control after a loss. Your timeline affects popularity, sponsor offers, and even team chemistry. Pick your fights.
  • NEWBurnout — push your week too hard and your stats start dropping. Keep pushing and the damage sticks for the season. Rest matters.
  • NEWDecision events — halftime calls, mid-week dilemmas, leaked DMs. The choices stack and follow you the rest of the season.
  • NEWThe whole game is free, no paywall. MyPlayer Mode, custom leagues, cloud saves, the desktop app, advanced analytics, and the lifetime stats dashboard are all included for everyone. Optional donations help cover running costs.
  • NEWDesktop app for Mac and Windows. Play the full game outside the browser with the same saves on every device.
  • NEWCustom Leagues — pick your own teams (real or fictional), set the schedule, run a season. Great for "what if MW19 OpTic played in BO3" scenarios.
  • NEWCloud saves that follow you across the web, the desktop app, and any browser you sign in on.
  • NEWLifetime Stats — cumulative numbers across every career you've ever played. Personal records, leaderboards, the works.

v2.0

Injuries, trades, and the bidding war signing system.

February 2026
  • NEWInjury system — minor / moderate / severe injuries with realistic recovery windows. Bench depth actually matters now.
  • NEWFull trade system — propose offers in both directions with optional cash consideration, with budget-guard validation. Counter-offers, incoming requests, and an evaluation engine that takes team needs into account.
  • NEWAI-driven bidding wars during free agency — multiple teams compete for the same star with offer / counter-offer chains.
  • NEWContract extensions — extend players before they hit free agency, with loyalty bonuses if you offer early.
  • NEWManager awards ceremony at the end of every season (MVP, Coach of the Year, Turnaround Team, etc.).
  • CHANGETrade budget guard prevents proposals that would put either side over the cap.

v1.5

The Multiverse Update — three eras, live sim, scrims.

Late 2025
  • NEWMultiverse — play in the current CDL, the 2019 Modern Warfare 5v5 era, or the 2016 Black Ops 3 CWL (32 teams, with Uplink and Capture the Flag).
  • NEWLive match simulation — real-time play-by-play commentary, live stat updates, and a speed control for watching maps as they unfold.
  • NEWPractice scrims — up to 4 per qualifier stage (unlimited off-season). Tryout free agents during scrims before committing to a signing.
  • NEWBreak Week — between-stage activities: drills, fan events, talent development, sponsor work. Choose your priorities.
  • NEWSponsorship deals — tiered system (T1/T2/T3) with monthly payouts tied to team performance and brand reputation.
  • NEWGOAT Page — cross-universe hall of fame tracking championships, MVPs, career stats, and all-time records.
  • NEWEnhanced statistics — filter by map, mode, season, and universe. Leaderboards and all-time records across your save.
  • NEWPlayer team-history timeline — full chronological record of every team a player has ever been on.

v1.0

Manager Mode launch.

Mid 2025
  • NEWCore Manager Mode — pick any CDL team, build your roster, sim a full season.
  • NEWContract negotiation with counter-offers, market values, and asking salaries.
  • NEWPlayer progression and decline — potential, development speed, age-based decline.
  • NEWTeam chemistry — builds with matches and wins, provides rating bonuses, reduced variance.
  • NEWBest-of-5/7 match simulation across Hardpoint, Search & Destroy, and Overload (era-appropriate modes).
  • NEWTournament brackets — Major playoffs at the end of each stage, Championship at season's end.
  • NEWStrategy / game plan system per game mode — match your team's strengths to the right plan.