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As the road to the Call of Duty: Mobile World Championship 2025 heats up, Activision has introduced a key competitive ruleset update that’s already stirring discussions in the esports community. As of May 19, 2025, the use of Wildcards in official competition has been placed under review, casting uncertainty over how teams will approach their loadouts in the high-stakes tournament.
The announcement was made quietly through an update to the game’s esports settings page, alongside the restriction of another controversial feature — the D13 Sector Operator. While no immediate explanation accompanied the changes, the developer has confirmed that Wildcards are being monitored and that their restriction status may be adjusted based on their impact as the year progresses.
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What Are Wildcards in COD: Mobile?
Wildcards were introduced in Call of Duty: Mobile during Season 3: Cyber Mirage back in March. They represent a significant shift in how players build their Ranked and tournament loadouts. These items offer powerful customization perks, including:
- The ability to equip two primary weapons
- Increased capacity for lethal and tactical equipment
- Access to multiple Perks from the same category (notably the red Perk slot)
Players can unlock these Wildcards by accumulating points through Ranked matches, making them accessible but impactful, especially in the competitive scene.
The Competitive Fallout
With qualifiers for the World Championship already in motion since April — welcoming both solo and team-based participants — the sudden Wildcard restriction introduces a major shift in strategy. Many teams had likely integrated Wildcards into their gameplans, only to now face rework of their tactics heading into one of the biggest mobile esports events of the year.
This adjustment might also level the playing field, at least temporarily, as some feared that the customization Wildcards offered tilted the balance too far toward those who could unlock and optimize them quickly.
What Comes Next?
Activision’s note that Wildcards are “currently under review” leaves the door open for a possible return before the World Championship concludes. However, their future depends on how their use continues to evolve throughout the competitive season. For now, competitive matches will move forward without Wildcards, forcing players and teams to rely on more traditional setups.
As the mobile esports scene continues to grow rapidly, these decisions will likely be seen as critical in maintaining the balance and fairness of high-level play. With over a month of qualifiers still to go, all eyes are on how teams adapt — and whether this change will lead to upsets, innovations, or entirely new metas.
Stay tuned as we track the latest updates on the Call of Duty: Mobile World Championship 2025 and how this Wildcard controversy shapes the road to global glory.
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