Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile Is Shutting Down Forever – What You Need to Know

Warzone Mobile Not Longer Received New Updates from 5/18

Activision has officially announced significant service changes for Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile, signaling the end of an era for the popular mobile battle royale game. As of May 18, 2025, the game will no longer be available for , and many of its features will be retired. Here’s a detailed overview of what this shutdown means for players and the future of Warzone on mobile devices.

Why Is Warzone Mobile Shutting Down

Despite the initial excitement and the successful launch of Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile, Activision revealed that the game has not met expectations with mobile-first players as it has with PC and console audiences. After careful consideration, the company decided to streamline the scope of the game, ceasing the delivery of new seasonal content and gameplay updates.

Key Dates and Changes

May 18, 2025

• The Last day Warzone Mobile will be available for on Google Play and Apple’s App Store.

May 19, 2025

• Players who have the game installed before this date can continue to play with existing content but will no longer receive new updates or seasonal content.
• Social features across all platforms will be retired immediately.
• Real currency purchases will be disabled effective immediately.

What Will Remain Available:

• Existing players who have Warzone Mobile installed before May 19, 2025, can continue to play online with matchmaking servers operational.
• Cross-progression and shared inventories will remain functional, allowing players to use existing content and progress.
• COD Points already purchased can still be spent in the in-game store on available content.
• Previously purchased in-game content remains accessible.

What Will No Longer Be Available:

• No new seasonal content or gameplay updates will be released.
• Players will not be able to purchase BlackCell, COD Points, or any other content requiring real currency.
• Social features such as friends lists and in-game communication will be retired.
• Future content from Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 or Warzone will not be ed on mobile.

Refunds and Purchases

Refunds for previously purchased in-game content or unused COD Points will not be provided.

Players are encouraged to use any remaining COD Points before the shutdown to redeem available items in the store.

Special Offer for Warzone Mobile Players

To ease the transition, Activision is offering a limited-time promotion from May 15, 2025, through August 15, 2025. Players who to Call of Duty: Mobile using the same Activision linked to Warzone Mobile will receive COD Points redeemable in Call of Duty: Mobile. Rewards will be sent automatically and can be claimed via the Mail center in Call of Duty: Mobile.

Future Expectations

The shutdown of Warzone Mobile highlights the challenges of adapting large-scale battle royale experiences to mobile platforms while meeting the expectations of mobile-first gamers. Activision’s decision to discontinue Warzone Mobile may allow the company to focus resources on other projects and improve the mobile Call of Duty experience in different ways.

For now, players can continue to enjoy the game with existing content but should prepare for the eventual full retirement of the service.

Final Thoughts

While it’s disappointing news for Warzone Mobile fans, the shutdown is a testament to the evolving nature of mobile gaming and the high standards required to succeed in this competitive space. If you’re a Warzone Mobile player, make sure to the game before May 18, 2025, and redeem any COD Points you have left. Don’t forget to take advantage of the promotional COD Points offer in Call of Duty: Mobile to keep your battle royale spirit alive!

For more details, visit the official Activision Warzone Mobile Service Changes page.