Call of Duty: Mobile launches Season 1, titled Frozen Abyss, on January 14, 2026 with a winter Battle Pass, the new LC10 SMG, a Mythic operator called Codename: Lazarus, and multiple time-limited events.
Launch and timeline
Global rollout
Season 1 goes live on January 14, 2026 at regional times aligned to a single global flip. The update is available on iOS and Android without major expected downtime.
Key dates to note
The Grim Ending Mythic Draw, the winner of the prior Mythic voting event, returns later in the season with a limited window beginning around January 23. Double Call of Duty Points promotions run during the early days of the season.
Battle Pass and new gear
LC10 SMG and tactical additions
The Frozen Abyss Battle Pass introduces the LC10 SMG on free tiers, described as a fast, low recoil option suited to close and mid range fights. A new tactical item, the Inflatable Decoy, is also included to create diversionary plays.
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Premium rewards and Ground Forces perks
Premium Battle Pass tiers expand the winter aesthetic with operator skins such as Polar Explorer variants and themed weapon blueprints including LC10 Tracker and Man O War Tidal Lance. Subscribers to Ground Forces receive exclusive skins, weapon blueprints, XP boosts, and store discounts.
Seasonal events and collaborations
Street Fighter Part 2 and winter events
The Street Fighter collaboration continues with a second chapter offering new challenges and cosmetics, including Ryu themed melee rewards. Multiple winter events include a sports-style minievent and a Secret Cache Catch-Up that gives players another chance to obtain past Secret Cache items and added Season 1 rewards.
Challenge Pass mechanics
The Challenge Pass features Standard, Special, and Elite missions that reward tokens. Tokens can be exchanged for seasonal items such as scorestreak reskins and grenade reskins.
Store updates and Mythic content
Codename: Lazarus Mythic operator
Season 1 introduces the Mythic Codename: Lazarus, known as Cosmic Wrath, a stylized undead operator offered via a new Mythic Draw, accompanied by themed weapon blueprints like the FAL Aether Fracture.
Additional draws and vault returns
Other seasonal draws include Four Horsemen themed drops and several new weapon blueprints. Two older Battle Passes are returned to the Vault this season, making legacy skins and weapons available again for limited time.
Editor’s Comments
Frozen Abyss is shaping up to be one of COD Mobile’s most content-heavy launches, blending collectible Mythic operators with strategic weapon additions and recurring collaborations. The LC10 SMG could redefine close-quarters combat, while Codename: Lazarus reinforces the game’s appeal to collectors. Returning older Battle Passes and catch-up events show a clear focus on re-engaging lapsed players.
From an app marketing perspective, the combination of timed draws, seasonal rewards, and collaboration events is a strong strategy to drive engagement, increase in-app purchases, and boost long-term retention. This season sets a high standard for both player experience and mobile game marketing execution in 2026.
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