It’s that time of the year again when battlefields get bathed in moonlight and every shadow hides a jumpscare. Call of Duty: Mobile has just dropped its massive Season 9 update for 2026, and it is absolutely screaming with spooky energy—loud enough to wake the Deadman himself. Forget simple pumpkin heads and candy camos; this October, Activision has teamed up with World Wrestling Entertainment to deliver the kind of crossover that breaks the ring ropes and stomps straight into your loadout.

Imagine stepping into a firefight not as a generic soldier but as The Undertaker, tombstone piledriving your way through a haunted hacienda. Yes, it’s real. The Midnight Rumble season is here, and it’s going to suplex your expectations into next week. Let’s rip into every drop of content this collaboration brings, from brawling superstars to limited‑time undead modes that will have you sleeping with the lights on.

💀 WWE Superstars Invade COD Mobile

The headline act is, without question, the arrival of two iconic WWE personas as playable characters inside a brand‑new limited‑time mode. Gone are the days of merely shooting each other—now you can settle scores with finishing moves that would make a referee count to three.

First, we have the Phenom himself, The Undertaker. His skin is dripping with that gothic, leather‑coat menace. When you equip him, your operator gains extended health and enhanced mobility, turning you into a walking boss fight. And then there’s Alexa Bliss, the devious goddess who swaps supernatural intimidation for unpredictable, chaotic energy. She comes with the same buffs, and her animations carry that signature blend of cute and vicious. Both characters are fully voiced and can perform their signature finishers right there on the multiplayer map—imagine hitting a chokeslam in the middle of a Domination point and the whole lobby going wild 💀🔥.

The limited‑time WWE mode works like a specialized brawl. The ring is everywhere; corridors become arenas, and gunplay mixes with melee supremacy. Even if you don’t usually vibe with wrestling, the sheer spectacle of taking down an opponent with a Tombstone while a UAV scans overhead is something every COD Mobile player should experience at least once.

How to unlock them permanently

Both the Undertaker and Alexa Bliss operator skins can be pulled from the in‑game shop as part of exclusive bundles. Each bundle typically includes thematic weapon blueprints, charms, parachutes, and some WWE‑inspired calling cards. If you’re planning to treat yourself this Halloween, the Deadman’s bundle feels like the centerpiece of the entire season. Prices are mid‑premium compared to last year’s collabs, but the permanence after the limited‑time mode ends gives you bragging rights well into 2027.

🎃 Game Modes That Bite Back

You cannot celebrate Halloween inside COD Mobile without a playlist of chilling, heart‑rate‑spiking modes. Season 9 brings back three community‑favorite screamers, and they’ve never felt more polished.

• Haunted Hacienda: At night, the elegant mansion turns into a horror set. Every creak of floorboard is amplified. The map is already a classic, but the special Halloween lighting and ambient fog make it feel brand new. Shotgun users will reign supreme in these corridors, so bring your KRM and a flashlight.

• Attack of the Undead: The absolute king of Halloween party modes. One player starts as the infected and must turn others. Survivors huddle together, frantically reloading while the horde grows. With the WWE skins equipped, an Undertaker‑infected chasing down an Alexa Bliss survivor looks like a cutscene from a horror movie.

• Hordepoint: Hardpoint with zombies. Enough said. You capture the zone while AI undead swarm you. The tension of holding the hill while teammates scream “reloading!” has never been more intense. It’s chaotic, it’s messy, and it’s the perfect way to test your new SMG loadout.

These modes each offer event‑exclusive rewards like weapon XP cards, spooky profile frames, and limited charms. Weekends will feature bonus Battle Pass XP if you play at least three matches in any undead playlist—smart motivation to dive into the horror, especially if you’re behind on tier progression.

🎁 Battle Pass & The New Sten Gun

The Midnight Rumble Battle Pass is practically a trick‑or‑treat bag filled with military goodies. The headline weapon is the Sten Gun, an SMG that hasn’t been in the spotlight for a while. This British classic hits a sweet spot between the PPSh‑41’s fire rate and the MP5’s accuracy. The free tiers give you the base Sten early on, so nobody is locked out of the meta shift.

Premium tier rewards lean heavily into the spooky theme:

• “Phantom Pyro” operator skin for Manta Ray (glows faintly in dark maps)

• “Gravedigger” Sten blueprint with increased damage range

• “Soulfire” charm that flickers when you get a kill

• WWE‑themed calling card that reunites Undertaker and Alexa Bliss on one screen

• Multiple Halloween parachutes and wing suit patterns

If you purchase the Battle Pass bundle, you’ll also instantly unlock the “Eternal Night” frame and jump 12 tiers ahead, which is incredibly helpful given that Season 10 content is already being teased. Dataminers whisper about a possible World War II‑themed season following Midnight Rumble, so finishing this pass efficiently could set you up with enough COD Points for the next one.

🔮 Preparation for Season 10

Activision is playing the long game here. Several daily and weekly challenges feed directly into a narrative leading toward the Season 10 update. Lore pieces scattered in the battle pass suggest a rift opening over the Isolated map—possibly linking to a larger villain arc. Completing all WWE‑themed event missions rewards you with a cinematic calling card titled “Between the Statues,” which shows Taker and Alexa standing back‑to‑back, ready for whatever comes next. Veteran players are already stockpiling XP boosts and weapon XP cards, expecting the meta to shift again when the next season drops around Thanksgiving.

🧩 Tips for the Midnight Rumble Grind

• Play Attack of the Undead with friends: Coordination makes surviving all rounds dramatically easier. Designate someone to guard the doorway while another reloads.

• Equip Hollow Point & Sleight of Hand: Fast movement and extra damage to limbs help in Hordepoint and zombie modes.

• Complete Operator challenges: Using Undertaker or Alexa Bliss in the special brawl mode counts toward unique achievements, unlocking exclusive voice lines and emblems.

• Don’t sleep on the free Sten build: With the right attachments (Monolithic Suppressor, Extended Barrel, 5mW Laser), the Sten becomes a hip‑fire beast in tight Halloween maps.

• Check the shop every 48 hours: Limited re‑releases of classic Halloween crates occasionally pop up alongside the WWE bundles.

✨ Final Bell

The Call of Duty: Mobile x WWE collaboration doesn’t just feel like a seasonal coat of paint; it’s a high‑flying crossover that genuinely changes how you play. The blend of larger‑than‑life wrestling personas with COD’s gunplay creates moments you’ll want to clip and share endlessly. Whether you’re tombstoning an opponent out of the hardpoint or running for your life in Attack of the Undead while your Alexa Bliss outfit glows in the dark, this season delivers exactly what the community craves: fun, fright, and a bit of violence wrapped in a wrestling poster.

October 2026 is already wild, and with Halloween only weeks away, there is no better time to drop into Verdansk Standoff or the haunted Hacienda. So tighten your wrist wraps, reload your Sten, and remember—when you hear the gong echo across the map, the Deadman is coming for you. ☠️🎃