With the runaway success of other mobile shooters like Fortnite and PUBG Mobile, it was only a matter of time before Activision threw its hat into the ring with a free-to-play shooter. That comes in the form of Call of Duty: Mobile, a multiplayer first-person shooter set to come to iOS and Android devices later this year. The game is said to boast a range of maps, game modes, weapons and characters from across the Call of Duty franchise.
When will Call of Duty: Mobile be released?
In mid-May the beta began rolling out to Android users in western countries, following its earlier availability in China and India - though Activision has not confirmed exactly where it is available. Those who have pre-registered for Black Ops 4 Blackout beta should expect an email to land in their inboxes soon.
The news came alongside a new gameplay trailer, which you can watch at the top of this page.
A statement on Google Play reads: "Call of Duty: Mobile is currently in Closed Beta in select countries, and we are working to improve the game experience by continuously fixing bugs and adding additional content for players. We welcome any feedback during your experience to improve the game. "
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At release CoD Mobile will be available in Europe, North America, South America and other countries.
How can I join the CoD Mobile beta?
Ahead of general release a lucky few gamers will be able to take part in pre-launch betas. According to the Call of Duty: Mobile FAQ, there will be multiple betas taking place over the coming months.
Those interested in getting access to the pre-release beta (along with game update news) should head to the Call of Duty: Mobile website and pre-register now. Android fans can also pre-register for early access directly via the Call of Duty: Mobile Google Play listing.
Call of Duty: Mobile platform availability
As confirmed by Activision, Call of Duty: Mobile will be free to download exclusively on iOS and Android devices. There’s no word yet on whether either platform will have a period of exclusivity (like when Fortnite came to iOS first), but hopes are that it’ll be available for keen iOS and Android gamers at the same time.
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