Winter's grip is tightening on Call of Duty: Mobile just as 2026 gets rolling, with Season 1 Frozen Abyss dropping tomorrow, January 14th at 4 PM PT. If you've been holding out on that Battle Pass grind over the holidays or just need a fresh reason to queue up Multiplayer and Battle Royale, this one's loaded with goodies: a cosmic-flavored Mythic Operator, a zippy new SMG, tactical toys, and a slew of events to chase rewards through the snow.
The star of the show is the Mythic Draw for the Galaxy Scourge skin, which is a universe-bending operator that's already got players buzzing on socials. Official teaser posts highlighted how "the universe bends to him," complete with flashy animations that scream high-fantasy flair amid the icy apocalypse vibe. Check out the trailer for the skin and season 1 down below:
The skin is the kind of draw that tempts even free-to-play diehards to dip into the wallet, especially since it's kicking off right alongside the season launch.
At the heart of the Frozen Abyss update is the Battle Pass, free and premium tiers brimming with winter cosmetics. Premium holders snag Operator skins like American Bulldog as Polar Explorer and Portnova in Arctic Adventurer gear, plus frosty blueprints such as the Man-O-War Tidal Lance. But the real gameplay changers? The new LC10 SMG in Tracker variant fast-firing with laser-low recoil, ideal for spraying down foes in close-to-mid ranges and the Inflatable Decoy Tactical. That throwable deploys a balloon dummy to bait enemies, perfect for clutching those 1v3s or setting up crossfires. If you're a tactical tinkerer, this decoy could shake up your loadouts big time.
Events are where Frozen Abyss really heats up (pun intended). Street Fighter collaboration rolls into Part 2 with fresh challenges dishing out the M4 Vulcan Blast blueprint, Charming Guile charm, and the headline Prizefighters Ryu's Gloves melee weapon. It's a nice carryover for fans who missed the first wave step into the streets, land those hadoukens, and claim your fighter flair.
Winter sports-themed events promise cozy vibes with rewards like the AS Val Ski Slope blueprint and Otter Slope Drifter skin. And for anyone who slacked on Secret Caches? The new Catch-Up event lets you snag missed loot, including a Season 1 weapon camo and the Legendary Striker from late 2025's Season 11. It's Riot-level thoughtful, giving lapsed players a soft re-entry without starting from scratch.
Launch times vary by region 4 PM PT lines up with early evening for West Coast folks, but expect midnight or morning drops elsewhere (e.g., Jan 15 UTC). The official trailer on YouTube sets the tone with epic cinematics and gameplay snippets, tying into the broader Black Ops 7 era that's bleeding over from console titles. Reddit's r/CallOfDutyMobile is already getting hit with some threads breaking down the pass tiers and speculating on LC10's meta potential. The early consensus? It's a shredder that might edge out the PPSh in aggressive play.
CoD Mobile's stayed a juggernaut on phones, pulling in millions monthly despite the crowded battle royale space. Seasons like this keep it fresh: consistent updates, crossovers (Street Fighter's a win after past hits like Godzilla), and that addictive progression loop. Frozen Abyss feels like a bridge from 2025's fiery closeout to whatever cosmic horrors await later splits.
Whether you're solo queuing BR for those Otter skins or stacking squads for Street Fighter glory, tomorrow's drop has something for every grind style. Clear your schedule, stock up on CP if you're going premium, and dive into the abyss. CoD Mobile's proving once again why it's the mobile FPS king chilly theme or not, this season's bringing the heat. Stay tuned for more news as they arrive!