Call of Duty: Mobile has just received its Season 11 update, celebrating the game’s sixth anniversary. Described as the biggest gameplay update of the year, it brings not only fresh cosmetics but also a brand-new core mode, a major collaboration, and significant refinements to core mechanics.
Here are five reasons why this update stands out so much:
5. Weapon and visual fidelity overhaul
One of the most noticeable changes in this update is the reworked first-person point of view. Season 11 introduces new weapon animations for nearly every existing weapon in the game.
These changes do not alter the fundamental gameplay mechanics, but they modernize the visual experience. The updated animations help Call of Duty: Mobile stay competitive with newer shooters, making weapons look and move more smoothly and realistically.
4. Limited-time nostalgia through a Street Fighter collaboration
Season 11 arrives alongside a special collaboration with Street Fighter. For a limited time, players can access new modes: Shoryu and Hadoken, a multiplayer brawler mode, and Street Royale, a Battle Royale mode focused on acquiring special abilities. Iconic moves from characters like Ryu and Akuma can be used directly within the CODM ecosystem.
Although this crossover is temporary, it serves as a powerful marketing push. It drives engagement spikes among existing players and may attract Street Fighter fans to try Call of Duty: Mobile. This, in turn, can boost revenue in USD, EUR and INR through themed Operator Series and Weapon Series Armories.
3. New SO-14 Marksman Rifle and Wheelson-HS Scorestreak
Season 11 also introduces two new tools for players: the SO-14 Marksman Rifle and the Wheelson-HS Scorestreak. These additions shake up the meta, so players who previously dominated may need to adapt their strategies.
The SO-14 offers a new option in the Marksman Rifle category, which bridges the gap between assault rifles and sniper rifles. The Wheelson-HS, a remote-controlled armed drone, is expected to significantly influence both Multiplayer and Battle Royale matches.
2. A large ecosystem of event-driven rewards
Another major highlight of Season 11 is the huge variety of rewards on offer. Players can now earn items through daily, weekly, and seasonal objectives across multiple systems: the 6th Anniversary Battle Pass (with free and premium tiers), the Season 11 Challenge Pass featuring a new UAV Scorestreak reskin, and the new Secret Cache system, which includes Street Fighter content and the Legendary Striker – Source Code.
This reward structure encourages players to log in regularly and try out different modes, increasing in-game activity and, consequently, the likelihood of spending in USD, EUR and INR.
1. A game-changing new mode: DMZ: Recon extraction gameplay
The most impactful addition in Season 11 is DMZ: Recon, the third major mode alongside Multiplayer and Battle Royale. In this high-risk, high-reward PvPvE (Player vs. Player vs. Environment) experience, players are dropped into a contested zone filled with both human opponents and AI-controlled enemies.
In DMZ: Recon, players complete Contracts and attempt to extract safely. The mode is described as “evergreen,” emphasizing long-term character and gear progression. For those who have grown tired of traditional Multiplayer or Battle Royale, DMZ: Recon offers a fresh and more tactical alternative.
Season 11 — 6th Anniversary launches on December 11 at 12 a.m. PT. Which features are you most excited about? Share your thoughts on this major update in the comments below.
