On February 16, 2023, Activision announced that COD Mobile (Call of Duty Mobile) Season 2 would be called "Heavy Metal." It also teased the arrival of a new Multiplayer map, MP mode, Battle Royale class, Maddox assault rifle, themed content, and more.
Besides these additions, Activision confirmed the weapon balance changes that will make their way to COD Mobile with the next patch update. Per the announcement, weapons like the M16, CBR4, and JAK-12 will undergo a tactical nerf, while those like the AK117, Jingo, and MX9 will get buffed.
The next season of Call of Duty Mobile is bringing balance changes for the following weapons in the game:
M16 (Assault Rifle)
Krig 6 (Assault Rifle)
CBR4 (Submachine Gun)
JAK-12 (Shotgun)
Ballista EM3 (Operator Skill)
C4 (Lethal Weapon)
Note: C4 was mistakingly placed among the weapons buffed for Season 2: Heavy Metal. However, it is getting nerfed in the upcoming season.
AK117 (Assault Rifle)
Dingo (Light Machine Gun)
QXR (Submachine Gun)
MX9 (Submachine Gun)
In addition to all the weapon adjustments, the Maddox assault rifle from Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 will be introduced to COD Mobile's Season 2. It will be unlockable in Season 2: Heavy Metal's Battle Pass via Tier 21 for free.
Offering a high fire rate, minimal recoil, and an extended magazine, the Maddox will be a "flexible weapon." The following attachments were teased in the promo:
Apart from the Maddox AR at Tier 21 of BP, the new Unit Support Perk will be free at Tier 14. The upcoming perk in COD Mobile will earn players "progress" toward their next "killstreak" and "operator skill" every time one of their teammates eliminates an opponent.
The Diesel MP map from COD: Black Ops Cold War Season 3 will be another
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