When Call of Duty: Mobile celebrated Lunar New Year with its Year of the Tiger lineup, it turned the season into a full-scale content drop rather than a simple cosmetic update. Players got free events, Battle Royale surprises, a reimagined Nuketown, and a long list of earnable rewards. In 2026, that event reads as a useful snapshot of how ambitious the game's seasonal celebrations can be, even though live schedules and rewards now differ. The rollout described here began on January 28 UTC, and it showed just how much variety a holiday event could pack into a few weeks.
A Holiday Event With Something for Everyone
What makes a seasonal event stick in players' minds? Often it is not one giant reward, but a mix of activities that keeps every match feeling a little different. Call of Duty: Mobile leaned into that idea with events that rewarded daily play, Battle Royale exploration, and map-specific challenges. The result was a Lunar New Year celebration that felt less like a shop window and more like a festival spread across the game.
| Event or Update | Start | What Players Remember |
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| Winter Wish | January 28 | Daily tasks, token prizes, and a free bonus Epic item |
| Tiger Pact Collection | January 28 | Tiger Coins, loot, and Tiger-themed weapon blueprints |
| Battle Royale updates | January 28 | Snow, loot platforms, balloons, minigames, and snowboarding |
| Nuketown Temple | January 28 | A Lunar New Year reimagining of a classic map |
| Red Envelope Confirmed | January 31 | 10v10 Kill Confirmed with Red Envelopes |
| Lunar New Year Puzzle | February 4 | Login rewards and a reveal-style puzzle |
| Year of the Tiger Draw | February 4 | A Lucky Draw with Lunar New Year content |
Winter Wish and the Tiger Pact
The Winter Wish themed event gave players a simple loop: complete daily tasks, earn tokens, and choose items from a group of three prize pools. Completing all seven tasks delivered one Epic, three Rare, and three Uncommon items. Finishing all seven wishes also granted a free additional Epic item. That structure rewarded consistency without demanding an unreasonable grind, which is often the difference between a fun holiday event and a second job.
The Tiger Pact Collection event asked players to earn Tiger Coins by completing tasks in Multiplayer and Battle Royale. Those coins could be redeemed for loot, and the event featured more than a dozen rewards. The headline items were the Epic Swordfish — Cool Tiger and the Ice Axe — Cool Tiger Weapon Blueprints, along with a series of items using the Tiger Ritual camo series. Who could resist a weapon blueprint named after a tiger during the Year of the Tiger?
Battle Royale Turns Into a Winter Playground
Battle Royale received some of the most playful changes. Both maps gained new snowy areas, with extra content around Ski Town in Isolated and the Hydro Dam in Blackout. The updates were not just visual. They changed how players moved, looted, and interacted with the world.
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❄️ New items included Lunar New Year-themed Frag Grenades that turned enemies into snowmen and FHJ-18 Launchers that shot fireworks.
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🎈 Loot balloons could be shot down around each map to release loot crates and Tiger Coins.
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🛝 Slide Boost let players travel longer distances on ice and snow, opening new tactical maneuvers.
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⛄ Snowmen appeared in snowy areas, and players could attach their missing decorations for loot and Tiger Coins.
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🎯 Arcade minigames offered rounds of Darts and Kaboom, with loot and leaderboard rankings.
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🎆 Fireworks scattered around the map could be launched for more loot.
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🐯 Tiger Coins could be earned by eliminating players anywhere on the map.
There was also a loot platform aboard the Atlas Corporation floating platform. It offered a high-tier loot area, but players on the platform could throw only snowballs at each other. Leaving the platform restored access to acquired weapons. Isn't that exactly the kind of strange, temporary rule set that makes limited-time events memorable?
Isolated had one more exclusive activity: a snowboarding minigame led by Urban Tracker in Ski Town. Players could talk to her, get a snowboard, and start the race. Collecting Call of Duty: Mobile tokens along the course earned loot and Tiger Coins, and fast finishes could be checked on the leaderboard next to the track. It was a small diversion, but it added a different pace to a mode usually defined by constant danger.
Nuketown Temple Brings the Celebration Home
Nuketown has been reimagined many times, but Nuketown Temple gave it a Lunar New Year setting complete with lanterns and classic temple architecture. Set within the bounds of a big city, it kept the wild combat players had known for years while offering a completely new look. The Nuketown: Year of the Tiger event added map-specific tasks, with rewards including the M21 EBR — Cityscape and SMRS — Hazy Light Weapon Blueprints, the Calling Card — To the Light, plus credits and Weapon XP.
Red Envelopes, Puzzles, and a Tiger Draw
On January 31, Red Envelope Confirmed arrived as a 10v10 Kill Confirmed variant with a Lunar New Year twist. Dog tags were replaced by Red Envelopes, which represented luck and happiness for family and friends. Playing the mode could earn the R9-0 — Cityscape Weapon Blueprint, the Sticker — Skull Aflame, the Frag Grenade — Hazy Light, credits, and Weapon XP. It was a straightforward mode refresh, but the Red Envelope theme made every confirmed kill feel tied to the holiday.
February 4 brought the Lunar New Year Puzzle. Players could log in and participate in the themed events to fill out pieces of the puzzle. Revealing the image earned rewards such as the Epic Death Angel Alice — Laughtrack Operator Skin and the CR-56 AMAX — Winter Cheer Weapon Blueprint. The Year of the Tiger Draw also arrived with Lunar New Year content, including the Epic Urban Tracker — Pale Prowler Operator Skin, the Legendary Arctic .50 — Zodiac Beast Weapon Blueprint, the Emote — Tiger Style, and the Opulent Courage camo series for the Karambit, M13, helicopter, and other items.
A Retrospective Worth Remembering
In 2026, players looking back at this event can see a clear template for a strong seasonal update: free reward tracks, map changes, mode twists, collectible currency, and a few playful surprises. The Year of the Tiger celebration was tied to the 2022 Lunar New Year, so its dates and rewards should be treated as historical rather than as a current live schedule. Still, the ideas remain relevant. Isn't that the mark of a good holiday event? It may end, but the snowmen, Red Envelopes, and temple lanterns are easy to remember.
For anyone comparing seasonal content in 2026, the lesson is simple: Call of Duty: Mobile works best when a celebration changes how the game feels, not just what it sells. Players can check the current in-game events tab for the latest Lunar New Year lineup and live dates.