Activision to shut down Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile in April 2026

Activision has confirmed that Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile will be shut down later this year, bringing an end to the company’s attempt to bring its popular battle royale experience to smartphones. The publisher said the game’s servers will be taken offline on 17 April 2026, and players will no longer be able to access the title after that date.

The announcement marks the final step in a gradual wind-down of the mobile shooter, which has faced a challenging lifecycle since its launch. Activision has previously signalled that the game would not receive further updates, indicating that the title was unlikely to have a long-term future.

Servers to shut down after a year-long wind-down

Activision confirmed that current players will still be able to access Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile until the shutdown date, giving fans a limited window to continue playing. After 17 April, the servers will be switched off, and the game will effectively cease to exist as an online service.

The mobile title has been heading towards closure for some time. In May 2025, the company said the game would be delisted and would not receive any new content, suggesting that development resources were being redirected elsewhere. Since then, the title has remained available but has seen few meaningful updates, leading many players to migrate to other platforms.

Warzone Mobile was designed to replicate the large-scale battle royale mode found in the main Call of Duty: Warzone on consoles and PC. The mobile version aimed to offer similar mechanics, maps and progression systems, but adapting a high-end shooter experience to smartphones proved difficult. Performance issues, hardware limitations and competition from established mobile shooters may have affected its long-term adoption.

The shutdown reflects a broader trend in the games industry, where live-service titles that fail to maintain player numbers or revenue are often retired. Running servers and supporting updates can be costly, especially when engagement declines. Activision has not disclosed player figures or financial details for Warzone Mobile.

Call of Duty: Mobile to remain focused on smartphones

While Warzone Mobile is ending, Activision said that Call of Duty: Mobile will continue to be supported and expanded. The company positioned the older mobile title as the primary way players would experience Call of Duty on smartphones in the future.

Call of Duty: Mobile includes its own battle royale mode, which Activision highlighted as an alternative for players seeking a similar experience. Although it is not a direct port of Warzone, the mode allows players to compete in large-scale matches with familiar weapons and characters from across the franchise.

Activision said in a statement that player input will continue to guide its mobile strategy. “Player passion and feedback continue to shape the future of the Call of Duty franchise, and we look forward to delivering meaningful seasonal content and updates to Call of Duty: Mobile,” the company said.

The publisher has invested heavily in Call of Duty: Mobile since its launch, regularly adding new seasons, maps, modes and cosmetic content. The game has been one of the most successful mobile shooters in recent years, helping Activision maintain a strong presence in the mobile gaming market.

The company’s decision to consolidate its mobile offerings around a single title may help streamline development and reduce fragmentation among players. Maintaining multiple mobile shooters with overlapping features can dilute the player base and increase development costs.

Warzone remains free to play on consoles and PC

Activision confirmed that the main Call of Duty: Warzone will continue to be available on consoles and PC, where it remains a core part of the franchise. The free-to-play battle royale title can still be accessed on Xbox, PlayStation, Battle.net and Steam.

Warzone has been a major driver of engagement for the Call of Duty series, attracting millions of players and supporting a large ecosystem of seasonal content, battle passes and in-game purchases. The company has continued to integrate Warzone with its annual premium Call of Duty releases, sharing progression systems and cosmetic content across titles.

The end of Warzone Mobile does not signal a broader retreat from the battle royale format. Instead, it reflects a strategic shift towards platforms where the mode has been more successful and technically viable. Console and PC hardware can better support large maps, high player counts and advanced graphics, which are central to Warzone’s identity.

Mobile gaming remains an important market for Activision, but the company may be focusing on experiences better suited to smartphones and tablets. Call of Duty: Mobile, with its mix of traditional multiplayer and battle royale modes, offers a more flexible, accessible experience for mobile players.

The closure of Warzone Mobile will likely disappoint fans who preferred the mobile experience. However, Activision’s continued support for Call of Duty: Mobile and Warzone on other platforms suggests that the franchise will remain a major presence across the gaming landscape.