Call of Duty: Mobile has built a reputation for unexpected collaborations, but the team-up with Honkai Impact 3rd still managed to surprise a huge portion of the player base. The crossover kicked off on September 9th and brought MiHoYo's stylish sci-fi universe into the fast-paced world of Call of Duty: Mobile. Rather than settling for a few cosmetic items, the event packed in a new battle pass, themed operator draws, a roguelike shooter mode, battle royale additions, and even a free mythic weapon. Some players quickly nicknamed it Call of Impact.

A Crossover Built Around Style

The main structure of the event revolved around a battle pass called Against All Fate. Players could progress through its tiers to unlock rewards tied to the collaboration. Alongside that pass, three themed Operator draws were made available. Each draw linked a Legendary operator to a matching weapon, which gave collectors a clear goal.

The standout part was the operator lineup. Rin Yoshida, Siren, and Kestrel all received new looks based on Honkai Impact 3rd characters. Specifically, Rin Yoshida channeled the Herrscher of Thunder, Siren took inspiration from the Herrscher of Flamescion, and Kestrel embodied the Herrscher of Reason. These were not subtle changes. The designs leaned heavily into Honkai Impact 3rd's dramatic, high-energy visual language, and they stood out immediately on the battlefield.

Operator	Honkai Impact 3rd Inspiration
Rin Yoshida	Herrscher of Thunder ⚡
Siren	Herrscher of Flamescion 🔥
Kestrel	Herrscher of Reason 🧠

A Fresh Roguelike Shooter Mode

Cosmetics were not the only thing on offer. The collaboration introduced a new top-down roguelike shooter mode. In this mode, a player teamed up with two others to fight through waves of enemies before reaching a final boss. The reward pool was strong enough to make repeat runs worthwhile, and the roguelike structure gave each attempt a slightly different feel. This was a smart addition because it brought a different pace to Call of Duty: Mobile's usual first-person action.

Battle Royale Gets the Quantum Platform

Battle royale fans also received something new. A fresh objective called the Quantum Platform appeared in the mode. Squads had to defend the platform while it powered up. Once the platform was fully charged, players could step through and face enemies inspired by Honkai Impact 3rd. Defeating those enemies rewarded players with extra goodies. It gave battle royale matches an extra objective beyond simply surviving and being the last team standing.

Free Rewards and a Mythic Weapon

One of the most talked-about parts of the event was the Free Mythic event. As the name suggests, it allowed players to earn a free mythic weapon without spending any real money. Mythic weapons are usually highly desirable in Call of Duty: Mobile, so this reward created a lot of excitement. Between the free mythic, the battle pass, and the other rewards, there was no shortage of reasons to log in during the collaboration.

• New battle pass: Against All Fate

• Themed operator draws for Rin Yoshida, Siren, and Kestrel

• Top-down roguelike shooter mode with waves and a final boss

• Quantum Platform objective in battle royale

• Free Mythic event with a free mythic weapon

Why the Crossover Worked

The collaboration highlighted the pulling power of both games. Call of Duty: Mobile has a long history of high-profile events, while Honkai Impact 3rd brings a dedicated audience that loves detailed characters and fast, stylish combat. Combining those two styles felt odd at first, but the event leaned into that contrast. Players who normally focus on competitive shooting got a taste of Honkai Impact 3rd's dramatic flair, and fans of MiHoYo's universe received a new way to interact with its iconic Herrscher designs.

For many players, the event was a reminder of why crossovers can be so much fun. It was strange, full of content, and generous with rewards. That combination made it a highlight for both communities.