Call of Duty Mobile closes out 2025 with its biggest update yet as Season 11 launches December 11, bringing full extraction gameplay through DMZ: Recon and a wild Street Fighter crossover.
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Season 11: 6th Anniversary Update Details
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Launch Date | December 11, 2025 |
| Headline Mode | DMZ: Recon (full extraction with PvPvE) |
| Maps | Serpent Island & Building 21 |
| Crossover | Street Fighter abilities in limited-time modes |
| Free Rewards | SO-14 Marksman Rifle, Wheelson-HS Scorestreak |
| Premium Pass | Holiday cosmetics, Santa Ajax skin |
DMZ: Recon Changes Everything
DMZ: Recon isn’t a lightweight experiment—it’s a proper extraction mode where three-person squads drop in, navigate PvE and PvP zones, complete contracts, loot aggressively, and extract alive with their gear. This marks Call of Duty Mobile’s first serious push into the extraction shooter genre popularized by Escape from Tarkov and Modern Warfare’s original DMZ mode.
Two Distinct Maps: Serpent Island offers wide-open tactical spaces for methodical play, while Building 21 delivers claustrophobic firefights and constant pressure. Both maps include black market vendors for gear upgrades, faction missions for progression, and exclusive weapon camos earned through completing objectives.
The mode introduces resource management and high-stakes decision-making absent from traditional multiplayer—every raid matters because you can lose everything if you die before extracting. For mobile players accustomed to quick matches, DMZ demands patience and strategy.
Street Fighter Goes Tactical
The Street Fighter collaboration injects arcade chaos into standard matches through limited-time modes in Multiplayer and Battle Royale. Players can unleash Hadokens, Shoryukens, Spiral Arrows, and Spinning Bird Kicks mid-combat, blending shooter mechanics with fighting game abilities in surprisingly entertaining ways.
Unlike typical crossovers that stop at themed skins, this event fundamentally alters gameplay temporarily, giving casual players fresh experiences and competitive players something absurd to laugh about.
Anniversary Rewards & Battle Pass
The free track includes the SO-14 Marksman Rifle and Wheelson-HS Scorestreak, while premium buyers unlock festive blueprints and the Santa-themed Ajax operator skin. Holiday cosmetics saturate this update, leaning into December’s seasonal vibes.
Season 11 represents Call of Duty Mobile’s evolution from traditional shooter to genre-blending platform, testing whether mobile audiences embrace extraction gameplay’s slower pace and higher stakes. DMZ: Recon’s success could shape future seasonal content significantly.
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FAQs
Is DMZ: Recon permanent or limited-time?
The mode appears to be permanent, functioning as a core addition rather than a seasonal experiment, though Activision hasn’t confirmed long-term plans.
Can I play DMZ: Recon solo?
No, DMZ: Recon requires three-person squads—solo players will need to matchmake or team up with friends.