Call of Duty: Mobile is gearing up for one of its most ambitious updates to date, and the reveal didn’t come from a leak, a datamine, or a cryptic teaser. It came straight from the source. During the inaugural episode of Inside CODM, Jeff Gullet — Co‑Head of Call of Duty: Mobile at Activision — confirmed two major developments that will reshape the mobile shooter’s future: a brand‑new large‑scale battle royale map and the long‑awaited return of the Gulag.
The timing is deliberate. Season 4, Eternal Prison, only recently dropped, but the team is already looking ahead to the game’s anniversary season later this year — a moment Gullet hinted will serve as the stage for these reveals. CODM has always been a content machine, but this time the studio is promising something bigger, something that taps directly into community nostalgia and long‑standing requests.
A New “Big‑Form” Battle Royale Map
Gullet didn’t mince words: a new large‑scale BR map is coming. While he stopped short of revealing its name or theme, he made it clear that the team is committed to expanding the battle royale experience beyond recent additions like Rebirth Island. The phrasing — “we might have more to share during our anniversary season” — suggests a full unveiling is being saved for a major marketing beat, likely tied to CODM’s massive global player base, which is approaching two billion downloads.
This new map represents more than just another location. It signals that CODM is doubling down on the mode that helped define its identity, even as Warzone Mobile enters the global market. Rather than shrinking, CODM’s BR ambitions are growing.
The Gulag Returns
For longtime players, this is the headline. The Gulag — one of the most iconic revival mechanics in Call of Duty history — is officially coming back to COD Mobile.
Gullet acknowledged that removing the Gulag in favor of the dogtag revival system was a controversial decision. The community made its disappointment clear, and this return is a direct response to that feedback. His confirmation was simple but definitive: “Yes, it is coming back.”
The team isn’t ready to share specifics yet — whether it will mirror the classic 1v1 format, how it will integrate with existing systems, or what map variants might appear — but the message is unmistakable. CODM is listening.
A New Era of Transparency
Inside CODM appears to be Activision’s new communication pipeline for the mobile community. While Gullet didn’t specify how often episodes will air, the format is designed to deliver updates, answer community questions, and offer a clearer look at the game’s roadmap. For a title with a global audience and a relentless content cadence, this kind of transparency could become a defining feature.
The Road Ahead
Call of Duty: Mobile has never lacked momentum, but these announcements mark a turning point. A massive new BR map and the return of the Gulag aren’t just content drops — they’re statements of intent. CODM isn’t slowing down, and it isn’t ceding ground to any other mobile shooter, not even those within its own franchise.
As the anniversary season approaches, the anticipation is only going to build. For now, fans have confirmation of what’s coming — and the promise of much more to be revealed.
