Is Call of Duty Mobile shutting down? Microsoft hint at "phasing out" the game after Warzone Mobile's release
Microsoft recently shed light on the future of Call of Duty Mobile after the release of Warzone Mobile in response to the Competition and Markets Authority's remedies of divestment over their anticipated acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
In a written response to the notice of possible remedies by the United Kingdom's CMA, the technology giant expressed that the proposed remedies would be inappropriate. Moreover, the company explained that it wouldn't be practical to carve out multiple games by Activision Blizzard from the divestment perimeter.
They provided specific reasons for each case, including Call of Duty Mobile. Unfortunately, their justification for the popular title has disheartened fans across the world.
In response to CMA's Remedies Notice, the technology company inadvertently disclosed that "Call of Duty Mobile is expected to be phased out over time (outside China) with the launch of Warzone Mobile."
Since several other details have been redacted from this section, the reason for phasing out the popular title isn't entirely evident. Nonetheless, the statement further mentions that the game is developed and owned by TiMi Studios, a subsidiary of Tencent, and thus, it can be expected that this could be one of the contributing factors as well.
At the same time, it's crucial to emphasize that Activision has yet to officially clarify the situation about the future of Call of Duty Mobile. Players have been left with numerous questions and concerns ever since this written response came to light and are eagerly waiting for the publishers to clear the air.
Call of Duty Mobile has successfully attracted an audience worldwide with its engaging content, modes, and thriving esports ecosystem. On the other hand, Call of Duty:
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