#Warzone Mobile player retention

Activision has announced the discontinuation of Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile, just over a year after its global release on March 21, 2024. Despite an impressive start with over 15 million downloads in the first four days, the game failed to meet expectations among mobile-first players, leading to its removal from the App Store and Google Play as of May 18, 2025 . By logging in with their Activision account, players can receive double their remaining COD Points and additional rewards in Call of Duty: Mobile. The decision to discontinue Warzone Mobile highlights the challenges of adapting console and PC gaming experiences to mobile platforms. In a surprising turn for mobile shooters, Activision announced on May 16 that Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile will be removed from the App Store and Google Play on Sunday, May 18, 2025. The mobile battle royale, which debuted globally on March 21, 2024, shared cross-progression with its PC and console counterpart but “has not met our expectations with mobile-first players,” according to the developer’s official statement. Warzone Mobile launched after a limited region rollout in late 2022, drawing praise for faithfully adapting Verdansk and its modern mechanics to touchscreens. Looking ahead, Activision is encouraging displaced Warzone Mobile veterans to migrate to Call of Duty: Mobile, which remains one of the top-grossing mobile games worldwide. Read more in our articles including "Activision Shuts Down Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile After Just Over a Year" and "Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile to Sunset on May 18 After Underperforming on Phones".