Call of Duty: Mobile Season 7, titled Phantom Current, launches July 30, 2025, at 5PM PT, bringing a high-seas theme to the battlefield. This season debuts the first-ever RC-XD car racing multiplayer mode, the arrival of the Gulag in Battle Royale, and the new Mythic Operator — Dark Shepherd: Phantom. Alongside a deep-sea inspired Battle Pass, players can also look forward to new events, legendary draws, and the Girls’ Frontline crossover.
New Gameplay Features
Season 7 brings a diverse mix of game-changing features that enhance both multiplayer and battle royale experiences. Here’s what’s new in the gameplay department:
1. RC-XD Car Racing – Mini Mayhem Mode
Kicking things off is a brand-new multiplayer experience. Season 7 introduces RC-XD Car Racing, where speed, precision, and chaos combine.
- Drive RC-XD cars solo or with up to eight players.
- Navigate death zones, respawn at checkpoints, and battle for the leaderboard.
- Unlock exclusive vehicle skins by winning races.
This marks the first-ever racing mode in COD Mobile, offering a thrilling break from traditional gunplay.
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2. Gulag Arrives in Battle Royale
For Battle Royale fans, a long-requested feature finally arrives: the Gulag.
- Eliminated players enter a 1v1 deathmatch.
- Win to redeploy; lose and wait for a teammate to buy back your dog tag.
- Each match provides one free Gulag attempt; additional entries can be obtained using Gulag Tickets.
Gulag Tickets and buybacks are available at Buy Stations across the map.
3. New MP Wildcard: Skill Overdrive
Multiplayer loadouts get more dynamic with the new Skill Overdrive Wildcard.
- Equip an extra Operator Skill.
- Provides strategic flexibility with high risk-reward trade-offs.
This wildcard brings impactful changes to team fights and PvP engagements.
Battle Pass Highlights: Phantom Current
Whether you prefer free rewards or premium unlocks, the Phantom Current Battle Pass delivers a trove of content.
Free Tier Highlights
Grind the free track to earn powerful gear:
- MG 82 LMG: High fire rate with a massive magazine.
- Bomb Drone Scorestreak: A remote-controlled aerial explosive.
- Drill Charge Reskin (C4): A sleek new version of the tactical explosive.
- Vault Coins, Blueprints, and Skins.
Premium Tier Rewards
Upgrade to the Premium Pass to dive into deep-sea inspired cosmetics:
- Operator Skins: Farah – Stealth, Kreuger – Deep Six, Ethan – AQUA-44, Stone – Painkiller.
- Weapon Blueprints: KN-44 – Angler, QQ9 – Odyssey 09, Peacekeeper MK2 – Technautilus, and more.
Each reward is themed around aquatic warfare and deep-diving tech aesthetics.
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Ground Forces Subscription
For even more value, the Ground Forces subscription provides:
- Zane – Monsoon Season Operator
- SKS – Carrier Strike Blueprint
- Backpack – Carrier Strike
- 10% XP boost, monthly rewards, and discounts on 10x crate pulls
Events & Limited-Time Challenges
Outside the core modes, Season 7 offers rich content through seasonal events. These allow you to unlock rare gear, cosmetics, and limited-time rewards.
Challenge Pass
Progress through Standard, Special, and Elite Missions to earn Challenge Tokens and redeem:
- Soap – Toxic Splash Operator
- Tak-5 – Propeller
- Jet Skies-themed camos
Track your progress easily via the Events tab on the left side of the lobby.
Secret Caches
Keep an eye out for Secret Caches, which build toward unlocking the RUS-79U – Mystical Lamp Legendary weapon.
A milestone system encourages consistent cache interaction throughout the season.
Girls’ Frontline Collaboration
Season 7 features a major crossover with the gacha-strategy game Girls’ Frontline:
- Complete tasks across BR and MP for themed rewards.
- Access Lucky Draw, Bundle, and Strongbox gear themed around Girls’ Frontline characters.
Unlock items like Scylla – ASM10 and the Girls’ Frontline ASM10 blueprint.
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Store & Legendary Draws
Season 7’s store lineup brings new Mythic and Legendary content, including weapon skins and operators themed to match Phantom Current’s deep-sea vibe.
Mythic Draw – Dark Shepherd: Phantom
The reaper returns in this season’s Mythic Draw.
- Unlock Dark Shepherd – Phantom with scythe and armor
- Access a Mythic Upgrade Path with:
- Custom kill effects
- Enhanced reticles
- Unique BR visuals
- Also includes:
- AS-VAL – Shadow Marksman
- Scythe – Soldering Edge
Other Featured Lucky Draws
Three more Lucky Draws bring a variety of oceanic firepower:
- Bloody Seas: Nyx skin and USS 9 – Spectral Seas
- Fathomless: Bathysphere Operator and JAK-12 – Briny Deep
- Broken Tides: Lustre skin and Grau 5.56 – Immense Tides
Bonus: Double CP Event
Season 7 features a Double CP Event, where all CP purchases award twice the currency. Available both in-game and through the Web Store (in select regions).
Ideal for stocking up before grabbing Premium Passes or Draws.
Vault Update: Returning Battle Passes
If you missed out in the past, now’s your chance to catch up:
- Zombies Are Back (Season 9, 2022)
- Ultimate Frontier (Season 11, 2022)
Both return to the Battle Pass Vault for a limited time.
Key Dates
- Launch: July 30, 2025 – 5PM PT / 8PM ET
- End: Not officially announced, but expected to run through late August 2025
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Call of Duty: Mobile Season 7 – Phantom Current is shaping up to be one of the most content-rich seasons yet. From the debut of RC-XD racing, to the intense Gulag deathmatch system, to the deep-sea themed Battle Pass, there’s something here for every playstyle.
Whether you’re hunting Mythics, collecting cosmetics, or competing for leaderboard glory, Season 7 invites you to dive deep and embrace the chaos below the surface.
