I still remember the night the Disavowed season went live in Call of Duty: Mobile. It was March 2020, and I was grinding matches on my phone, chasing a battle pass that felt like a shot of pure nostalgia. Now, in 2026, the game has changed in countless ways, but that season remains a fascinating snapshot of where COD Mobile was heading. The battle pass was called Disavowed, the headline character was John 'Soap' MacTavish, and the new map was Cage. The update also added the H.I.V.E. operator skill, refreshed the credit store, and introduced limited-time modes like Warfare and One Shot One Kill. It was a lot to take in, and I loved every messy minute of it.
Before I get to the good stuff, I have to mention the bad news that hit alongside the season. Zombies mode was being removed on March 25th. I had known for a while that it was not permanent, but seeing it go still stung. The official community update explained that the mode just did not reach the level of quality the team desired, and the second map, Nacht Der Untoten, was not releasing in the global version. Even now, in 2026, I still see players asking for Zombies to return, so that door was left open for a reason.
The battle pass itself was the main event. The official update listed rewards at Tier 01, 10, 12, 20, 30, and 50. Tier 01 was the one everyone wanted: the AK117 MacTavish and John 'Soap' MacTavish. Here is how I remember the tier structure:
| Tier | Reward |
|---|---|
| Tier 01 | AK117 MacTavish and John 'Soap' MacTavish |
| Tier 10 | A reward milestone |
| Tier 12 | A reward milestone |
| Tier 20 | A reward milestone |
| Tier 30 | A reward milestone |
| Tier 50 | A reward milestone |
I know that table looks sparse, but that is exactly how the announcement felt at the time: a few tantalizing tiers, a lot of mystery, and one huge name at the top. Soap was the primary protagonist of the Modern Warfare games, and his arrival in COD Mobile felt overdue. I remember seeing his model in the lobby and thinking, 'Finally.' The nostalgia hit hard, and it made the grind feel personal.
The new map, Cage, was perfect for intense, close-quarters firefights. I spent hours sprinting through its tight lanes, learning the angles, and dying to shotguns more times than I care to admit. It was not a big, sprawling battlefield. It was a pressure cooker, and that was the point.
The H.I.V.E. operator skill was another highlight. It was a grenade launcher of sorts that appeared to unleash a swarm of man-eating bugs. I loved the chaos it created. You could lock down a corridor, watch enemies panic, and feel like a mad scientist with a very short lifespan. In 2026, operator skills have become more elaborate, but H.I.V.E. still stands out for its sheer weirdness.
Beyond the battle pass, the credit store was updated, and the limited-time Warfare mode was ready to try. Another mode called One Shot One Kill also arrived. It is a mystery what that one was about, but the name says plenty. Double player and weapon XP was active, so grinding felt less painful. I remember stacking matches, leveling weapons, and telling myself I would stop after one more game. I never stopped after one more game.
What I loved most about the Disavowed season, looking back from 2026:
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🧼 The nostalgia of Soap finally joining the mobile roster.
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🐛 The chaos of H.I.V.E. and its man-eating bugs.
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🗺️ The fast, brutal pace of Cage.
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⚡ The double XP grind that kept me playing late into the night.
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🧟 The bittersweet loss of Zombies, which made the update feel like a real turning point.
As of 2026, Call of Duty: Mobile has evolved far beyond that March 2020 update. There are more operators, more maps, more systems, and a live-service rhythm that never stops. But the Disavowed season was a reminder that the game could deliver console-sized nostalgia in a mobile package. It also showed that the developers were willing to remove a mode that was not working, even if it disappointed fans. That kind of decision-making shaped the game I still play today.
If you missed the Disavowed season, you cannot go back and earn those exact rewards now, at least not in the same way. But the memory of it lives on in the community. For me, it was a snapshot of a simpler time, when a new battle pass and a familiar face were enough to make my whole week. And honestly? I would still drop into Cage with Soap if I could.