Activision pulls the plug on Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile after a year
We'll get 'em next time


Activision has announced the discontinuation of Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile, a little over a year after its initial release in March 2024. The iOS and Android game, co-developed by several studios including Activision Shanghai and Beenox, will be removed from the App Store and Google Play Store, and support for the game will stop.
Activision explained that Warzone Mobile “has not met our expectations with mobile-first players like it has with PC and console audiences.” Effective immediately, in-app purchases of digital currency have been disabled, and no new seasonal content will be released. The game was pulled from app stores on Sunday, 18th May. Players who had installed the game before this date can still access online matches.
We deeply appreciate your dedication and passion for Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile. Going forward, we will be streamlining the scope of the game. This decision was made after careful consideration of various factors and while we're proud of the accomplishment in bringing Call of… pic.twitter.com/2FU3itRRZ9May 16, 2025
Activision stated they would be “streamlining the scope of the game,” acknowledging that the decision was made after careful consideration. Despite stating its pride in bringing an authentic Warzone experience to mobile, it failed to resonate with mobile-first players to the same extent as its PC and console counterparts – a surprise considering just how popular Call of Duty remains.
The company expressed gratitude for the community's support and passion. As an incentive, Warzone Mobile players are encouraged to try Call of Duty: Mobile, the franchise’s other mobile title that continues to be supported. Players who log into Call of Duty: Mobile with the same Activision account can receive double the value of their unused Warzone Mobile COD Points and additional rewards until August 15th.
For those who did not install Warzone Mobile before the closure, the game will no longer be accessible, and no refunds will be issued for any unused COD Points or previous purchases. This marks a swift end for a highly anticipated mobile title that aimed to replicate the complete Warzone experience on mobile devices.
While online play will continue for existing users, social features will be disabled, and the long-term future of the game servers remains uncertain.
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Morgan got his start in writing by talking about his passion for gaming. He worked for sites like VideoGamer and GGRecon, knocking out guides, writing news, and conducting interviews before a brief stint as RealSport101's Managing Editor. He then went on to freelance for Radio Times before joining Shortlist as a staff writer. Morgan is still passionate about gaming and keeping up with the latest trends, but he also loves exploring his other interests, including grimy bars, soppy films, and wavey garms. All of which will undoubtedly come up at some point over a pint.
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