Warzone Mobile Shutdown in 2026: Critical Updates players should know
Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile is officially on a countdown to closure. Activision has confirmed that online services for the mobile battle royale will end on April 17, 2026, at which point the game will no longer be playable. This marks the end of a brief, ambitious run for the pocket-sized version of Warzone, as the publisher refocuses on Call of Duty: Mobile and the PC/console editions of Warzone.
What’s changing and when
- Global launch: Warzone Mobile rolled out worldwide on March 21, 2024, promising a portable take on Verdansk and more.
- Store removals: Support in major app stores was pulled in May 2025, and the game disappeared from both Google Play and the App Store.
- Monetization and updates: Also in May 2025, new seasonal content stopped and real-money purchases were disabled as the wind-down began.
- Final shutdown: Servers go offline on April 17, 2026. Because the game requires an online connection, it cannot be played after this date.
What players need to do before April 17, 2026
- Spend your COD Points: If you still have the app installed and can log in, you can use any remaining COD Points in-game until the shutdown. There will be no refunds for unused currency.
- Wrap up your grind: Complete any unlocks or loadout experiments you’ve been putting off—progress and inventories will be inaccessible once servers close.
- Back up your memories: If your account is active, grab screenshots or clips of your favorite loadouts, stats, and moments before they’re gone.
Why Warzone Mobile is ending
Despite a strong pre-registration wave and a splashy global debut, the game didn’t retain enough players to meet performance goals. The competitive landscape for mobile shooters is fierce, and Warzone Mobile struggled to keep a consistent audience among mobile-first players. On top of that, performance varied significantly across devices, which didn’t help engagement over time.
With that reality in mind, Activision is consolidating its mobile strategy around the long-running Call of Duty: Mobile, which has consistently delivered seasonal content and events. Meanwhile, Warzone on PC and consoles continues as the franchise’s flagship free-to-play battle royale.
What happens after the servers close
- No access to gameplay: All online functionality ends with the shutdown, and there’s no offline mode.
- In-game items and progress: Loadouts, operators, and other in-game items tied to Warzone Mobile will no longer be accessible after April 17, 2026.
- Currency and refunds: There will be no refunds. Use any remaining COD Points in Warzone Mobile before the cutoff.
Where to play next
- Call of Duty: Mobile: A robust, continuously updated mobile FPS with multiplayer, battle royale, and rotating modes. It remains the centerpiece of the franchise’s mobile ecosystem.
- Call of Duty: Warzone (PC/console): The original free-to-play battle royale stays active on PC and consoles, with ongoing updates, map rotations, and live-service support.
If you’re returning for a final drop
- Check that the app still launches on your device and that your account is active.
- Spend any leftover COD Points on items you’ll actually use during the final weeks.
- Jump into your favorite playlists one last time and party up with friends for a farewell run.
The bigger picture
Warzone Mobile set out to bring a console-scale battle royale to phones, and while the core experience translated impressively on capable hardware, the broader audience didn’t stick around. As the sunset approaches, the franchise is tightening its focus: Call of Duty: Mobile remains the go-to on phones, while Warzone on PC and consoles carries the torch for large-scale battle royale. If you’ve been waiting to revisit Verdansk on mobile one more time, now’s the moment—after April 17, 2026, the drop plane won’t be coming back.
