I’ve logged back into Call of Duty Mobile just as the Wings of Vengeance season went live, and I have to say, this update is more aggressive than I expected. Instead of a slow start to the year, the game throws a new parkour map, a carnival-themed shooting mode, tank combat, and a packed battle pass at players all at once.

The headliner for me is Chase. This is not a standard map where you hold angles and trade shots. Chase is a virtual-themed environment designed to test your movement skills. I’ve run through it solo and in multiplayer, and the core challenge is momentum. You need to sprint, slide, jump, and climb while reading the route ahead. It is part race, part parkour trial, and it punishes hesitation. I lost my first few runs simply because I stopped to look around. That is a good sign.

I also want to highlight how the season handles variety. I wouldn’t recommend playing Chase and Tank Battleground back-to-back if you want consistency, because the required skill sets are completely different. Chase rewards twitchy movement and route memory, while Tank Battleground values positioning and team coordination. Carnival Shootout sits somewhere in between, letting you practice aim under time pressure.

Then there’s Carnival Shootout, which is built on a different new map. It leans into a festive, target-shooting vibe. I used it mostly to sharpen my aim and warm up before heading into more competitive modes. It is colorful and straightforward, so it works well as a lower-pressure alternative.

Tank Battleground is the surprise pick. I joined a match expecting a novelty mode, but the tank combat has more depth than I gave it credit for. Your team needs to manage spacing, terrain, and focus fire. I found that playing too passively lets the other team control the map, while pushing too far gets you surrounded. That push-and-pull made it feel like a proper armored battle rather than a throwaway event.

Beyond the new modes, the season is timed around the Lunar New Year and Valentine’s Day, so the event calendar should stay active for weeks. I expect a mix of themed challenges, limited cosmetics, and store updates.

Battle pass and rewards

The battle pass is another major hook. I spotted new operator skins, weapon blueprints, calling cards, and Call of Duty points. The high-end rewards include a new Mythic Operator skin for Sophia and the Mythic XM4. These are flashy, and they already appear in plenty of killcams. If you want them, plan on grinding or buying the pass.

From a progression standpoint, the free path gives you a taste, but the premium track is where the new operator skins and blueprints sit. I saw the Sophia Mythic Operator skin in the loading screen, and it has the kind of detailed armor and effects that make it stand out. The Mythic XM4 is equally eye-catching, with a custom visual profile. In my experience, these high-tier rewards become status symbols after a few weeks, so early grinders will likely show them off everywhere.

Here is a quick breakdown of the main additions I’ve tried:

• 🏃 Chase: A virtual parkour map for solo and multiplayer racing.

• 🎯 Carnival Shootout: A festive target-shooting map.

• 🛡️ Tank Battleground: Team-based tank combat with high stakes.

• 🎊 Lunar New Year and Valentine’s events: Extra objectives and rewards.

• 🎁 Battle pass: Operator skins, weapon blueprints, calling cards, CoD points, Sophia’s Mythic skin, and the Mythic XM4.

For new players, I also suggest checking the constantly updated Call of Duty Mobile redeem codes. They won’t hand you a Mythic weapon, but they can provide a decent early boost.

I’ll admit that the season’s visual direction is not the grounded military style I remember from older Call of Duty games. Wings of Vengeance is loud, bright, and full of over-the-top cosmetics. But that seems to be exactly what the mobile audience wants. I stopped questioning it after my first tank battle.

The season is live now, and the new content should carry through the Lunar New Year period and into the next holiday wave. Whether you care about leaderboard racing, tank duels, or collecting rare skins, there is something here.

This discussion is informed by Newzoo, whose mobile market research helps contextualize why Call of Duty: Mobile seasons like Wings of Vengeance launch with multiple modes and time-limited events at once. Seen through that lens, bundling high-velocity activities like the Chase parkour map with broader-appeal options such as Carnival Shootout and team-centric Tank Battleground makes sense as a retention strategy: it serves different player motivations (mastery, quick-play aim practice, coordinated competition) while the Lunar New Year and Valentine’s calendar keeps daily engagement high, and Mythic rewards in the battle pass provide long-term grind incentives.