Activision Pulls the Plug on Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile – A Year After Launch
In a surprising move, Activision has announced the discontinuation of Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile, just a little over a year after its global launch in March 2024. The news, delivered via the game's official X account, cites the game's failure to resonate with mobile-first players compared to its PC and console counterparts as the primary reason for the decision.
The game will be removed from both the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store after May 18, 2025. This decision leaves many players disappointed, especially considering the lengthy two-year wait for the game's release and the issues surrounding optimization and battery life that plagued the mobile adaptation.
"Going forward, we will be streamlining the scope of the game," Activision stated, indicating a shift in focus away from the mobile version. Effective immediately, players are no longer able to purchase Call of Duty Points or Black Cell within the game. However, servers will remain active for those who have already downloaded the game before May 19, 2025, allowing continued cross-progression with shared inventories.
While players can still access the game and redeem unspent COD Points, Activision has confirmed that no new seasonal content or gameplay updates will be delivered. Social features across platforms will also be retired, signaling a complete end to the game's support.
Understandably, Activision will not be offering refunds for previously purchased content or unspent COD Points. Instead, to incentivize players to migrate to their other titles, the company is offering special incentives for Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile players in Call of Duty: Mobile. Players can log into Call of Duty: Mobile with their Activision account to claim two times the amount of COD points they had in their Warzone Mobile account, along with other rewards.
The closure of Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile marks a significant setback for Activision's mobile gaming ambitions. However, sources suggest that the development teams are moving forward on other unannounced projects. It remains to be seen what lessons Activision has learned from this experience and how they will apply them to future mobile gaming endeavors.
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