Ah, the good old days of 2023! Remember when the community was buzzing with excitement over the arrival of the Makarov pistol in Call of Duty Mobile's Season 4: Veiled Uprising? Fast forward to 2026, and looking back, that season was a real game-changer, my friends. It wasn't just about adding another piece of hardware to your virtual arsenal; it was an event that had players grinding with a passion, all for that sweet, sweet sidearm glory. The Sidearm Scuffle Seasonal Challenge was the talk of the town, and grabbing that Makarov felt like unlocking a piece of Call of Duty history. Let's take a nostalgic trip down memory lane and break down why Season 4 was such a blast.

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Back in the day, the developers dropped the Sidearm Scuffle challenge on May 2, 2023, and players dove right in. This wasn't your average, run-of-the-mill event; it was a structured six-task gauntlet where you had to complete missions one after the other. No skipping ahead, soldier! It was all about proving your skills chronologically. The rewards? Let's just say they were worth the grind. We're talking Battle Pass XP, cool camos, and of course, the pièce de résistance—the Makarov itself.

Here’s the lowdown on the tasks and rewards that had everyone flexing their pistol skills:

Task 1: The Warm-Up

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  • Rewards: 200 Credits & 1,000 Battle Pass XP. A nice little appetizer to get the ball rolling.

Task 2: Getting Serious

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  • Rewards: 20 units of [Shard] Seraph - Fallen Fiend (an Epic camo, no less!) & another 1,000 Battle Pass XP. Fancy!

Task 3: Power Leveling

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  • Rewards: Five Weapon XP Cards & a hefty 2,000 Battle Pass XP. Time to boost those guns!

Task 4: Camo Collection Grows

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  • Rewards: The .50 GS - Bewitching (a Rare camo) & a whopping 3,000 Battle Pass XP. Spooky and effective!

Now, for the main event, the moment everyone was waiting for...

Task 5: The Grand Prize

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Pro-Tip Remembered: You had to finish two Multiplayer matches with a pistol in your hand. No swapping to your primary at the last second! It was all about commitment.

  • Rewards: THE MAKAROV PISTOL & another 3,000 Battle Pass XP. Cue the celebratory emote spam! 🎉

Task 6: The Victory Lap

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  • Alternative Task (for the headshot pros): Take out ten enemies with pistol headshots. A true test of skill!

  • Final Rewards: A Silver Crate Coupon & a massive 4,500 Battle Pass XP. Ka-ching! 💰

Once players finally got their hands on the Makarov, the real fun began. Everyone rushed to the Gunsmith to max out its Weapon XP and experiment with attachments. The legendary Akimbo perk was a popular choice, turning players into dual-wielding forces of nature. It was a beautiful thing, really.

Looking back from our 2026 perspective, Season 4's Sidearm Scuffle was more than just a challenge; it was a community event that brought players together. The sheer amount of free Battle Pass XP on offer was a godsend for leveling up those tiers without spending a dime. In today's gaming world, where live-service events are the norm, the structure and rewards of Season 4 still hold a special place in veterans' hearts. It was straightforward, rewarding, and introduced a weapon with serious legacy cred. So here's to the Makarov and Season 4—a true classic in the ever-evolving saga of Call of Duty Mobile. Keep those pistols hot, soldiers! 🔥