Activision Blizzard Reportedly Plans to Shut Down CODM Overseas by Year-End to Make Way for New Title?

Recent reports suggest that Call of Duty: Mobile (CODM), a title previously crowned as the TGA Mobile Game of the Year, might face a shutdown for its global servers by the end of this year. Speculation is rife that Activision Blizzard's CEO, Bobby Kotick (referred to as 'Kaodike' by Chinese fans), is clearing the way for their own self-developed mobile game, effectively 'backstabbing' both Tencent and NetEase.

The community response has been intense. While some players lament the quality of the game, others sarcastically point out that 'if the global version disappears, no one can call the Chinese server a 'special edition' anymore.' Some speculate that as Activision Blizzard's local partnerships face instability, they are desperate to find new revenue streams. Meanwhile, users are baffled by the company's apparent willingness to alienate both Tencent and NetEase simultaneously, with some jokingly wondering if we might finally see the two domestic giants join forces against Activision.