Call of Duty Mobile Season 3: New map and new game mode hinted

We’re about half way through Call of Duty Mobile Season 2, and it’s time to turn our attention to CoDM Season 3.

You’ll recall that the numbering of seasons was reset, with Season 1, New Order, rather than having Season 14. The next season for 2021 will be Season 3 in mid April.

Here’s everything you need to know about the next Season of Call of Duty Mobile.

When will CoD Mobile Season 3 start?

The next season of Call of Duty Mobile will likely start on 16 March, when Season 2 ends.

What’s coming to Call of Duty Season 3?

Season 2 only started recently, so we’re some way out from the next update, and we’re a little light on leaks – unless you count some elements that have appeared in the version of the game in China.

New weapons

It’s been confirmed that the PP19 Bizon will be making its way to Call of Duty Mobile. This is a popular SMG in PUBG Mobile, so it’s great to see it appearing in the mobile version of Call of Duty. The Bizon is best known for its high rate of fire and large magazine capacity, so is likely to be a winner on small maps in close combat.

Look familiar?
Can you guess what weapon this is?

You can expect it to arrive in the next season of #CODMobile! pic.twitter.com/s5acGodcAE

— Call of Duty: Mobile (@PlayCODMobile) April 4, 2021

New map

A monastery map has popped up in the Chinese beta and there’s some gameplay that we can see thanks to YouTube. 

This looks a little like the sort of gameplay you find in the current Tunisia map, so we think it would slot right in as a new multiplayer option for all game modes, although there’s no confirmation we’ll be getting it.

However, a new map has been officially teased by Activision, which is reportedly called Coastal. This is said to be a small map for multiplayer games and is currently in the Chinese version of CODM. There’s a mixture of indoor and outdoor locations in this map and we’re expecting to hear more about it before Season 3 launches.

You have absolutely no idea… or do you?

Coming in the next season of #CODMobile pic.twitter.com/L9uXi2trgB

— Call of Duty: Mobile (@PlayCODMobile) April 3, 2021

Previously it had been confirmed by the developers that the classic Nuketown map would be returning to the game. Through the winter months Nuketown Russia has replaced the normal Nuketown map – although there’s no confirmation as to when this switch will take place. With the onset of spring, that switch might come in Season 3.

New game modes

Activsion has confirmed that the zombies map, Shi No Numa, is returning to the Chinese version of the game – and that zombies will be returning to Call of Duty Mobile “later in the year”. 

If you remember, the zombies element was dropped in March 2020 – a year ago – with Activision saying at the time that it didn’t meet expectations. At the same time, the company did say that zombies might return in the future – and now we know that’s on the cards: it’s in the Chinese beta, with China getting it first, it seems.

In Chinese Beta the background of the lobby is Shi No Numa Map (Zombies Map) pic.twitter.com/9JVHH4GyEQ

— Call Of Duty: Mobile Leaks & News (@PlayCODNews) March 24, 2021

A reminder of what was added for Call of Duty Mobile Season 2

New weapons

The AS VAL was added to the game. The AS VAL is a Russian rifle with an integrated supressor, designed for stealth but with big stopping power. It was first introduced in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. The AS VAL is a free Battle Pass reward.

New weapon ready to deploy!
Obtain for free in the Season 2 Battle Pass!

Coming to #CODMobile this week! pic.twitter.com/jMHyxaUqvH

— Call of Duty: Mobile (@PlayCODMobile) March 8, 2021

On top of the AS VAL, Season 2 introduced another marksman rifle – the SP-R 208, previously seen in Warzone. This is a popular weapon, because of the power and reload speed, while the bolt action is faster than most other bolt action rifles in the game. It should prove a popular choice for maps like Crossfire.

The SP-R 208 is an event reward, so you’ll have to complete all the challenges to add it to your armoury. 

Did someone say… MORE?
Another new weapon is coming and you might recognize it… can you guess what it is?

Coming in the next season of #CODMobile! pic.twitter.com/hgi4vNCmeN

— Call of Duty: Mobile (@PlayCODMobile) February 28, 2021

On top of the new weapons, there’s also a new scorestreak – Napalm. You’ll be able to relive those Vietnam vibes with air support, raining fire on your enemies.

Call for air support!
Deploy the new Scorestreak, Napalm to clear enemies in your path!

Coming to #CODMobile next week as a part of the Season 2 Battle Pass! pic.twitter.com/UiemxRGc4u

— Call of Duty: Mobile (@PlayCODMobile) March 6, 2021

New maps

A new map was added – Shoot House. Again, this is a Modern Warfare map, designed for MP gaming. It’s a kill house, so designed for faster action.

Sound ON and mind the dust.

Coming in the next season of #CODMobile! pic.twitter.com/a88bVljbxY

— Call of Duty: Mobile (@PlayCODMobile) February 20, 2021

Activision has published a full blog on the map, detailing the layout and some of the things to think about. It’s a small map designed for intensive play, but varied enough to provide plenty of fun options.

Shoot House will be available for Team Death Match, Domination, Hard Point, Kill Confirmed and more.

Shipment from Modern Warfare has joined Call of Duty: Mobile.

This replaced the Shipment 1944 map, although it might just be for a limited time.

You guessed it… and it’s coming!

New multiplayer map, Shipment is in transit and arriving to #CODMobile as a part of Season 2! pic.twitter.com/XMiUEBHh3i

— Call of Duty: Mobile (@PlayCODMobile) March 5, 2021

The map is essentailly the same layout as the 1944 map, but the open containers at the top and bottom were straight in Modern Warfare rather than angled, meaning you can shoot right through. 

New game modes

On top of the new maps and weapons, there’s a new game mode – Gunfight Sniper. This will feature six players and six rounds, as snipers, but the listed maps are all small – Cage, Shipment, Pine, King, etc.

Precision is key…
But a little trick shot magic won’t hurt either

New Mode, Gunfight Sniper is coming to #CODMobile in Season 2! pic.twitter.com/82OWcvVwHW

— Call of Duty: Mobile (@PlayCODMobile) March 8, 2021

There’s also Tank Battle as a new model in battle royale. We’ve seen tanks in battle royale for some time, but things will be shifting gear for a lot more tank action.

This will be a ranked mode game and you’ll have to collect the components to create a tank – chassis, engine, armour, primary and secondary weapons. Of course, there’s a whole collection of anti-tank weapons too! There are three different tank blueprints.

Commence the TANK madness!
New mode, Tank Battle is being added to the Battle Royale rotation.

Coming to #CODMobile in Season 2! pic.twitter.com/H5yVdOsBP8

— Call of Duty: Mobile (@PlayCODMobile) March 7, 2021

A new Cargo Truck has also been added for battle royale.

A reminder of what was added for Call of Duty Mobile Season 1

Here’s a quick reminder of the additions for the Season 1:

• New Original MP Map – Reclaim
• New Characters – New Order-themed characters to be revealed at season launch
• New Battle Royale Mode – Blitz (40-player mode)
• New Operator Skill – Gravity Vortex Gun
• New BR Class – Desperado
• Two New Functional Weapons – Assault Rifle – FR .556, Marksman Rifle – SKS
• New MP Modes – 3v3 Gunfight, 20-Player Attack of the Undead
• Season 1: New Order Battle Pass – New characters, weapons, items and more
• Marquee Event – Fight for Humanity
• New Seasonal Challenges
• Various UI updates, weapon balance, and gameplay optimizations