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Call of Duty: Mobile devs scrap Zombies mode due to quality concerns

The Call of Duty: Mobile dev team have scrapped the popular shooter's Zombies mode because it wasn't up to scratch.

Chris Kerr, News Editor

March 5, 2020

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The Call of Duty: Mobile dev team have scrapped the popular shooter's Zombies mode because it wasn't up to scratch. 

In a rather candid community update posted on Reddit, the team explained the limited-time mode has been pulled indefinitely because it "didn't reach the level of quality that we desire." 

The mode will be removed on March 25, and the planned second map 'Nacht Der Untoten' will no longer be released in the global version of the game.

"One of the most frequently asked questions to these updates is 'what about Zombies mode?' Today, after extensive evaluation we are sharing that Zombies is being removed on March 25," reads the post. 

"We had always mentioned it was limited but with no explicit end-date. We wanted to see the reception, see the feedback, and see how we can potentially shape the mode for the future. However, the mode just didn’t reach the level of quality that we desire."

An improved version of Zombies could be reintroduced in the future, but for now the developers will focus on supporting Multiplayer, Battle Royale, and Ranked Mode.

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Chris Kerr

News Editor, GameDeveloper.com

Game Developer news editor Chris Kerr is an award-winning journalist and reporter with over a decade of experience in the game industry. His byline has appeared in notable print and digital publications including Edge, Stuff, Wireframe, International Business Times, and PocketGamer.biz. Throughout his career, Chris has covered major industry events including GDC, PAX Australia, Gamescom, Paris Games Week, and Develop Brighton. He has featured on the judging panel at The Develop Star Awards on multiple occasions and appeared on BBC Radio 5 Live to discuss breaking news.

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