E3 2019: Call Of Duty Mobile Aims To Bring Shooter Franchise To Mobile Devices

The mobile shooter space has never been the most robust. For years, developers have struggled to build a gameplay system that works on touchscreens and maintains the fast-paced nature of a shooter. Still, despite these issues, popular games like Fortnite and PUBG have found huge success in the mobile space. As such, it isn’t that surprising that Activision is hopping in with their take on a mobile Call of Duty. Call of Duty Mobile aims to bring the whole Call of Duty experience to your iOS and Android devices, but does it succeed?


Having to constantly switch between Elite and Modern Warfare 3 on the console, or having a PC close by, wasn’t the most convenient way to play and probably turned some people off to the idea. Still, Elite works extremely well, is fully featured, and being a premium Elite member entitles players to some exciting new content, nine months worth in f


As promised, the Call of Duty Elite app is now available on the iTunes Store, but what Beachhead Studio and Activision had failed to stress to Call of Duty fans is just what features would be available, and how the app looks on your mobile device. Thankfully they have released a handful of screenshots, and a few more tidbits of information concerning the Elite app. Of course, the app is free of charge, so if you really want to see what it’s all about, there’s no harm in downloading

There’s really only one big concern with Call of Duty Mobile, monetization. Call of Duty games aren’t known for having the most generous business model, but it’s possible that Call of Duty Mobile might go down a darker path. Activision wasn’t willing to discuss monetization much but did confirm players can pay for cosmetic items. It would appear, however, that there are upgradeable perks and weapon variants players can use real-world money to purchase.


The Call of Duty series has made its mark on mobile before, with apps based on its trademark Zombies mode, a real-time strategy game subtitled Heroes , and an attempt at a fully-fledged instalment designed for smartphones called Strike Team . However, the franchise hasn't seen a new mobile game since 2


In a blog post on the official Activision website , the mode seems unsurprisingly similar to PUBG (which some may argue ultimately defined the genre) though Activision's editorial manager David Hodgson prefers to compare it to the Blackout mode from Black Ops 4 . The rules and objectives are fundamentally the same as other battle royale titles - 100 players drop into a massive alcatraz Codm map, (which was shared online earlier this week) filled with recognizable locations from the Call of Duty series, and take part in a free-for-all to become the last player standing. There will also be options for duos and four-person te
Call of Duty Mobile feels like a ‘Best of’ album. The game pulls heavily from the beloved Modern Warfare and Black Ops franchises to fill its ranks of guns, maps, and gameplay features. The game is fully boots-on-the-ground like all the Modern Warfare games, but features Specialist weapons like a Black Ops title. Both franchises feature iconic maps and weapons that fans love, which makes Call of Duty Mobile appealing. We likely won’t ever get a full-fledged Call of Duty game that utilizes the best content from Infinity Ward and Treyarch, so this might be the best way to experience the best of both worlds in a single game.


With Activision having chosen to have a very low-key presence at E3 this year, it seems the publisher has decided to drop its big announcements just beforehand - the main one obviously being their next big Call of Duty title, which is now confirmed to be called Modern Warfare (which will no doubt confuse a lot of people). However, some info that may be overlooked are the new details regarding the Call of Duty mobile game and its battle royale m


The new Call of Duty mobile game may not just make bank in the mobile sector, however. Releasing a mobile game could potentially be a good way of introducing new fans to the Call of Duty franchise as a whole. While Call of Duty: WW2 sold well when it was released last year, managing to reverse the poor performance of Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare in 2016, the series has come a long way from its peak. Part of this is just down to series fatigue, but the access to shooter experiences on mobile platforms may have also led to that decl


It's not too surprising to see King take a lead role in bringing the franchise to mobile devices. The company obviously knows how to make a profitable app — which is why Call of Duty publisher Activision Blizzard bought the company for a whopping $5.9 billion in 2


After fooling around with the app, I can say that it features a pretty slick design, and it delivers exactly what I would expect from a mobile version of Elite. If only this mobile app had launched sooner I think Elite would be just as huge as Modern Warfare

Call of Duty Mobile’s attempt to bring the Call of Duty formula to mobile devices is admirable and mostly successful. The limitations of mobile devices likely mean that we’ll never get an FPS title as accurate and precise as on PC or console. The setup for Call of Duty Mobile works well enough, however, for on-the-go action. The game looks good and comes packed with some of the best content from the Modern Warfare and Black Ops series. There are still serious questions about Activision and Tencent’s monetization plans, but they have time to sort it out. Call of Duty Mobile won’t replace the mainline games, but it’s fun enough for some quick matches.