Ryan Lemay
❘ Published: 2023-03-08T16:47:24
❘ Updated: 2023-03-08T16:47:35
When the Activision acquisition is complete, Microsoft plans to “phase out” CoD Mobile in favor of Warzone Mobile.
CoD Mobile was a resounding success for Activision. In May 2022, VGC reported that the game had reached more than 650 million downloads, more than six times what Warzone achieved in its first year. CoD Mobile generated over $1 billion, which is roughly equivalent to Warzone’s estimated annual revenue of $1.9 billion.
Capitalizing on its success in mobile gaming, Activision announced Warzone Mobile in March 2022. The battle royale title will feature 120 player lobbies and will bring back the legendary Warzone map, Verdansk. It’s unclear if Warzone Mobile would replace or coexist with the existing CoD Mobile Battle Royale.
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Despite staggering records and an impressive player base, Microsoft has unveiled its plans for the future of CoD Mobile, and that’s not the news fans are looking for.
Microsoft plans to “phasing out” CoD Mobile ActivisionCoD Mobile, which launched in 2019 in all regions that supported Google Play and the App Store.
CharlieINTEL reported: “Microsoft says Call of Duty: Mobile will be phased out over time and replaced by Warzone Mobile. Activision has not confirmed this.” Microsoft also announced that Warzone Mobile will be released later in 2023.
Plans to phase out CoD Mobile depend on whether or not Microsoft completes its landmark acquisition of Activision.
On February 21, Microsoft met with other industry leaders and spoke to EU regulators to discuss the potential deal.
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The EU antitrust authorities, the UK CMA and the US FTC all have to make decisions before Microsoft completes the acquisition.
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NEW: According to Microsoft, Call of Duty: Mobile will be “phased out” over time and replaced by Warzone Mobile. Activision has not confirmed this. pic.twitter.com/kLQymPIvLQ
— CharlieIntel (@charlieINTEL) March 8, 2023
The news discouraged Cod Mobile fans.
One player replied, “If they don’t offer a meaningful multiplayer offering, this is a terrible decision.”
A second community member argued, “But Cod Mobile has multiplayer. Do you take that away? I’m so confused because an entire esports scene has embraced cod.”
We’ll provide an update as we learn more about the Activision acquisition and plans for CoD Mobile.
