Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile to Shut Down

- *Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile* officially launched worldwide on March 21, 2024, after being in development under the codename *Project Aurora* and having a limited release in some countries, including Australia, starting in November 2022. - The game generated $1.4 million in its first four days, a figure significantly lower than the $4.2 million earned by *Call of Duty: Mobile* in the same timeframe after its 2019 launch. Within its first month, *Warzone Mobile* amassed approximately $6.92 million in revenue. - Activision attributed the shutdown to the game's failure to meet expectations with "mobile-first players," a sentiment echoed by widespread player complaints about technical issues. These issues included high system requirements, overheating on Android devices, lag, and stuttering, which led to a significant drop in the player base shortly after launch. - The game struggled to compete with the established *Call of Duty: Mobile*, which offered a more stable experience and a wider variety of content, including Zombies and multiplayer modes. At one point, the revenue difference between the two titles was as high as 40-to-1 in favor of *Call of Duty: Mobile*. - Cross-progression was a key feature, allowing players to share player levels, weapon levels, and battle pass progression with *Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III* and the PC/console versions of *Warzone*. However, it did not support cross-platform play. - In-game purchases were halted in May 2025, and Activision has stated that unused COD Points will not be refunded. Player accounts linked to an Activision ID will retain their progress and inventory for use in other *Call of Duty* titles. - The shutdown is part of a broader strategy for Activision to focus its resources on more profitable projects, with continued development and new seasonal content planned for *Call of Duty: Mobile*.