Despite being a free-to-play title built entirely around phones and tablets, Call of Duty Mobile is a terrific game that provides just as much depth as a premium Call of Duty game, if not more. Multiple Call of Duty Mobile Zombies experiences have been attempted, and though the initial attempt at the mode did not work, TiMi Studios has worked hard to get it right. A battle royale experience has been offered within Call of Duty Mobile, too, giving battle royale fans something to enjoy prior to Call of Duty Warzone Mobile. And then there is the multiplayer, which manages to feel as frantic and fun as a proper Call of Duty game.

What makes Call of Duty Mobile special is that it does not have to worry about adhering to a specific theme. While Modern Warfare 3’s Seasons are rumored to be changing the approach, usually a Call of Duty game only features content from a specific era. For instance, Black Ops Cold War only offered guns from its titular setting or weapons that were used beforehand, leaving out the futuristic arsenal from Black Ops 3 and Black Ops 4. This logic extends to Operator skins as well as map designs, as nearly everything has to remain grounded and believable for the time a game is set in. With Call of Duty Mobile being a non-canon hodgepodge of the entire franchise, all bets are off, and fans of every game are catered to. Activision should consider providing a similar experience on consoles, as it could be healthy for Call of Duty.

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What a Call of Duty Mobile-Like Game on Consoles Could Accomplish

A Call of Duty Mobile-Like Console Game Could Give Fans a Proper Taste of The Franchise

While Call of Duty: Warzone is a free-to-play experience that anyone can pick up and try, it provides a very specific type of gameplay. Players who enjoy battle royale games will likely fall in love with Warzone, but outside limited time deathmatch modes, fans are only getting to see one form of gameplay. The traditional 6v6 multiplayer experiences that put Call of Duty on the map are not offered within Warzone, and neither is the co-op Zombies mode that has established a cult following over the years.

If players try Call of Duty Mobile, they are able to get a full taste of the franchise on the go, seeing all of its great modes in action. Bringing a free-to-play Call of Duty game to consoles that offers classic multiplayer and Zombies experiences could be a terrific way to encourage fans to buy the premium releases, as they would be able to see how fun Zombies and small-scale multiplayer matches can be. While this concept may sound risky on paper, as players could stop buying the premium games if the free multiplayer and Zombies experiences are too fun, the simple solution is to do what CoD Mobile does: emphasize nostalgic content above all else.

A Call of Duty Mobile-Like Game Can Be a Home For Older Games in The Franchise

Aside from offering all the major Call of Duty game modes, CoD Mobile features classic maps and Operator skins from across the entire franchise. Whether it is a Specialist from a futuristic game like Black Ops 3, a character from the complex world of Zombies, or a modern day hero like Captain Price, all come together to do battle on classic maps like Nuketown and Firing Range. Weapons from across the franchise are featured too, with Call of Duty Mobile emphasizing fun above all else.

This is the approach a console-like CoD Mobile game should take, as it could be built entirely around old maps, weapons, and modes. If players wanted to experience new Zombies maps or multiplayer weapons, they would still have to purchase the yearly games. This hypothetical free-to-play title would simply be a celebration of old school Call of Duty, serving as a home for fans who prefer the classics and a gateway for free-to-play-only fans to fall in love with CoD. Considering that some players are disappointed that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 only offers map remakes at launch, this kind of game existing would help make sure that the premium games only offer new content, as remakes could instead go straight to the free experience. A win-win scenario for all players as well as Activision, a Call of Duty Mobile-like console game would is a missed opportunity that should be corrected soon.

Call of Duty Mobile

Call of Duty hits mobile devices with the release of Call of Duty Mobile. This release has a very arcade feeling to it, with the same fast-paced action and gameplay that has made the series so iconic.