# COD Mobile Season 3 Paranoia: NieR Automata & Pop Team Epic Collab

URL: https://technosports.co.in/cod-mobile-season-3-paranoia-team-epic-collab/  
Published: 2026-03-13  
Updated: 2026-03-13  
Author: Hardik Dhamija

[COD Mobile](https://www.callofduty.com/mobile) Season 3 — Paranoia is live from March 18, and it’s a packed one. Alongside a new gameplay mode, a new weapon, and a new Battle Royale class, the season brings two very different collaborations — the return of **NieR: Automata** and the completely unexpected arrival of **Pop Team Epic**.

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*COD Mobile Season 3*

## COD Mobile Season 3 Paranoia: Everything New at a Glance

| Feature | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Season Launch | March 18, 2026 |
| New Mode | [DMZ: Recon](https://technosports.co.in/?s=DMZ%3A+Recon) Quick Play on Serpent Island |
| New Weapon | MX Guardian — full-auto 12-gauge shotgun |
| New BR Class | Tactical Mirror — duplicate loot & ammo |
| Collab 1 | Pop Team Epic — puzzle event, themed rewards |
| Collab 2 | NieR: Automata — returning draws + earnable skin |
| New Battle Pass | MX Guardian + seasonal Operator Skins |
| Free Event | Spring Invasion — earn Operator Skins via login/missions |

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*COD Mobile Season 3*

## NieR: Automata Returns — What You Can Earn

The NieR: Automata collab is back across two Lucky Draws. **Kestrel as YoRHa No. 2 Type B (2B)** headlines the first Draw, featuring the legendary PP19 Bizon — Will of Ruins and two melee weapons. The second Draw puts **Fiona St. George as Commander White** front and centre, alongside the legendary AK-47 — The Pray of the End and two additional melee weapons.

Players can also earn the **Kui Ji – YoRHa No. 9 Type S (9S) Operator Skin for free** by completing the in-game event — the standout earnable reward of the season for NieR fans.

## Pop Team Epic Is Here and It’s Exactly What You’d Expect

This one’s pure chaotic fun. Pop Team Epic brings Popuko and Pipimi into COD Mobile through a **comic panel puzzle-collecting challenge** — unlock panels to earn themed Weapon Blueprints, Camos, an Emote, Calling Card, Weapon Charm, Spray, and more. The Pop Team Epic Strongbox adds over a dozen additional themed items including a Grenade Skin, Backpack, and Vehicle Skin.

It’s a deeply weird crossover that somehow works perfectly in a season themed around paranoia and cosmic horror.

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*COD Mobile Season 3*

## DMZ: Recon Quick Play and Other Gameplay Additions

The new **DMZ: Recon Quick Play** condenses extraction matches into a smaller section of Serpent Island — covering Kurohana Base, Observatory, Port, and nearby POIs — for faster, more intense loops. The **MX Guardian** full-auto 12-gauge shotgun joins as the season’s new weapon, and the **Tactical Mirror** Battle Royale class lets squads duplicate high-tier loot and ammo via a deployable device.

For our full Season 3 breakdown and best loadout recommendations, check our COD Mobile coverage on Technosports. And for all the latest mobile gaming news, follow our mobile gaming section on Technosports.

## FAQs

### **When does COD Mobile Season 3 Paranoia launch?**

Season 3 — Paranoia launches on March 18, 2026 at 4PM PT.

### **Can I get the NieR: Automata 9S skin for free in Season 3?**

Yes — the Kui Ji – YoRHa No. 9 Type S Operator Skin can be earned for free by completing the in-game NieR: Automata event.