Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile shuts down permanently in April 2026

Activision pulls the plug on its struggling mobile battle royale after less than two years. Players have until April 2026 to enjoy the game before servers shut down permanently.

Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile will permanently shut down on April 17, 2026, Activision confirmed in a statement. As reported by Video Games Chronicle, the mobile battle royale game was delisted from app stores in May 2025 but remained playable for existing users until now.

Why Warzone Mobile failed

Activision cited poor performance with mobile-first players as the reason for shutting down the game. "This decision was made after careful consideration of various factors, and while we're proud of the accomplishment in bringing Call of Duty: Warzone to mobile in an authentic way, it unfortunately has not met our expectations with mobile-first players like it has with PC and console audiences," the company stated.

The mobile version launched in March 2024 but struggled to find its audience in an increasingly competitive mobile gaming market. Unlike its PC and console counterparts, Warzone Mobile failed to maintain the engagement levels Activision expected.

What happens to players

Players who already downloaded the game can continue accessing existing content until the April 17, 2026 shutdown date. "As a final step in the previously communicated service changes to Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile, the servers for Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile will go offline on April 17, 2026, after which the game will no longer be available for play," Activision announced.

The company is encouraging players to migrate to Call of Duty: Mobile, which continues to receive regular updates and seasonal content. "We have special incentives for Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile players in Call of Duty: Mobile and encourage our players to try it for free," Activision stated.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile shut down?

Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile servers will officially go offline on April 17, 2026, making the game completely unplayable.

Why is Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile shutting down?

Activision stated that the game did not meet their expectations with mobile-first players, unlike its PC and console counterparts.

Can I still play Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile?

Yes, players who have already downloaded the game can continue to access it and engage with existing content until April 17, 2026.

What happens to Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile players?

Activision is offering special incentives for Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile players in Call of Duty: Mobile and encourages them to try that game for free.