Call of Duty: Mobile Season 9 is not sneaking into October 2026 quietly. Titled Vampires vs Werewolves, the update lands on October 14, 2026, and it arrives as the game’s first community-voted season. That detail matters. Players helped pick the look of the Battle Pass, and the result is a Halloween-flavored batch of Operator Skins and Weapon Blueprints that leans hard into the monster mash. Season 9 also brings Leader’s Kill Confirmed, the Grav Assault Rifle, the Fang Wars faction event, returning multiplayer modes, and enough spooky rewards to keep the event tabs busy for weeks.

Season 9 strolls in wearing a cape and a set of claws. The Vampires vs Werewolves theme is not just a coat of paint, either. Fang Wars sits at the center of the season, asking players to pick a side and complete missions for their faction. Vampires can work toward the SO-14 — Moonlit Marksman Weapon Blueprint, while Werewolves chase the Type 25 — Lone Wolf Weapon Blueprint. Both sides can earn the Purifier — Deadly Nightshade Operator Skill Skin, the Type 19 — Petal Pattern Weapon Blueprint, and the Swagger Strongbox. Here’s the kicker: both factions receive their own victory Calling Cards no matter what, but the winning side gets a Gold version to flex with. No pressure, right?

Leader’s Kill Confirmed is the new limited-time twist on a familiar mode. Each team gets a designated Leader, a mech-equipped Operator who is visible to both sides throughout the match. Eliminate the enemy Leader, and they drop a dog tag worth far more points than usual. The Leader role then passes to another teammate. Players have to juggle three jobs at once: protect their own Leader, hunt the opposing Leader, and still collect dog tags. It is a simple change with a lot of bite, and it should create some wonderfully chaotic matches.

Returning modes are also part of the package. The Street Fighter 6-inspired Shoryu and Hadoken modes come back from Season 11 last year, and Honkai Impact 3rd’s Gleaming Front returns with a few improvements and adjustments. Attack of the Undead is back for Halloween as well, featuring the Haunted Hacienda and Haunted Standoff maps. Those Halloween maps dress up for the occasion and appear through dedicated 24/7 playlists during different periods of the season.

The Call of the Dead event celebrates Día de Muertos. Players collect Howlbones and exchange them for themed rewards in the Event Store. The reward list includes the Contact Grenade — Calaverita, Cluster Grenade — Pan de Muerto, a themed Emote, Weapon Charm, Calling Card, Avatars, Sprays, Stickers, and a Frame. Collecting 100 Howlbones automatically unlocks the K9-Unit — Fantasma Operator Skill Skin, which lets players deploy a pack of skeletal dogs against enemies. That is a mouthful, sure, but it is also exactly the kind of Halloween silliness the season is going for.

The free Battle Pass introduces the Grav Assault Rifle. The Grav is built for ranged engagements, with high bullet velocity to help players take down distant targets. The rifle hums with long-range ambition, and it should feel at home in modes where holding a lane matters. The free tiers also include Weapon Charms, Calling Cards, Stickers, and new weapon camos. The Premium Pass is where the community-voted designs really show off. Minotaur — Pack Commander carries the werewolf theme, while Sparrowhawk — Moonlight Vengeance leans into the vampire look. Players can also unlock the CX9 — Wolven Moonrise SMG and the 3-Line Rifle — Cantus Rubra Sniper Rifle Weapon Blueprints. Other Premium Pass rewards include Artery — The Hunter, Calisto — The Witch, MG82 — Bloodsucker’s Ban, and Grav — Solstice Herald, based on the new Season 9 weapon.

Ground Forces subscribers receive the Makarov — Urban Makarov Operator Skin, the R9-0 — Hellborne Hybrid Weapon Blueprint, and the Backpack — Hybrid Howl. The Season 9 Challenge Pass runs through Daily and Weekly tasks in Challenge HQ. Players earn Tokens and exchange them for seasonal rewards, including the QXR — Rose Requiem Weapon Blueprint, the Showoff Emote, and other items. The Events tab in the main menu is the place to check for additional seasonal activities and rewards.

Season 9 also brings several new Lucky Draws with Halloween-themed Operator Skins and Weapon Blueprints. The Hunger Eternal Draw features the Legendary Grav — Vitae Devourer Weapon Blueprint alongside the Samael — The Soul Eater Operator Skin. The Weresoldier Unleashed Draw includes the AK-117 — Lycan Eclipse Weapon Blueprint and the Bulldozer — Super Weresoldier Operator Skin. Meanwhile, the Sapphire Winter Draw features the Einhorn Revolving — Cold-Blooded Shotgun Blueprint and the Tempest — Sapphire Operator Skin. The Dark Ritual Series Armory introduces four Operator Skins, three of which feature animated textures. Players can unlock Horangi — Invoker, König — Sinister, Ghost — Possessed, and Corso — Ritual Boss.

The Street Fighter-themed Weapon Series Armory and Character Series Armory return for a limited time during Season 9. Two Mythic Draws also return: Whorl of Midnight, featuring the RAM-7 — Nebula’s Brush, and Ultraviolet, featuring the AK-47 — Radiance. The Halloween Sale runs from October 28 to November 3, offering discounts on selected Draws, Lucky Boxes, Crates, and bundles. Featured offers include the Grim Duo Draw, Hunger Eternal Draw, Night Creature Lucky Box, Bloody Vow Crate, and a Series Armory Bundle for the Halloween Series Armory.

Three Battle Passes join the Vault in Season 9: Shadows Return from Season 10 2021, To the Skies from Season 6 2022, and Orbital Raiders from Season 9 2024. Players can revisit those passes to unlock returning Epic rewards and cosmetics. It is a lot to track, but that is the point. Season 9 is a packed Halloween update with a faction war, a new mode, a new rifle, and a pile of rewards. Players may want to pick a side early, protect their Leader, and let the Grav handle the long shots. The monsters are already at the door. 🧛🐺",

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