CoD Mobile Season 7 New Vision City patch notes: Ghost in the Shell collab, X9 SMG, more

CoD Mobile Season 7: New Vision City has set the stage for one of the biggest crossovers yet as the handheld title partners up with Netflix series Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045. From a breakdown of the collab to a look at the fresh Battle Royale area, here’s everything you need to know.

With CoD Mobile’s jam-packed Season 6 update now in the rearview mirror, fans have shifted their attention to the latest major patch, and for good reason. Season 7 is now live and looks to be one of the most significant content drops of the year as the handheld title launched a range of new content in collaboration with Ghost in the Shell.

Not only does this mean new characters from the Netflix series are disrupting the game, but players also have access to an entirely new Battle Royale area inspired by the show.

So before you jump in, here’s a full rundown on everything we know about CoD Mobile Season 7.

Contents:

• Season 7 release date
• New Vision City area
• Season 7 Battle Pass
• New weapons and equipment
• Claw Operator Skill
• CoD Mobile Season 7 patch notes

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CoD Mobile’s Ghost in the Shell collab highlights the Season 7 update.

CoD Mobile Season 7 release date

CoD Mobile Season 7 went live on Wednesday, August 3 at 5PM PT. This coincided with the end of the current Season 6 Battle Pass timer, meaning the new content rolled over right away.

As always, the moment the update goes live, players around the globe were able to jump in and check out the latest additions without delay.

New Vision City Battle Royale location

After plenty of in-game teasers and rampant speculation online, we an all-new BR location joined the game in Season 7. New Vision City, a futuristic landscape inspired by Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045, is now live in CoD Mobile, located near Nuketown.

By stepping through the portal, players will be transported to this future setting and battle across an expansive new region.

For the time being, it’s unclear if this POI will be a permanent addition moving forward, or just a limited time spectacle throughout Season 7.

CoD Mobile Season 7: New Vision City Battle Pass

As always, with each new season in CoD Mobile comes an all-new Battle Pass. This time around, Season 7’s offerings are tied into the unique Netflix collaboration. This means exclusive rewards, new equipment, and a range of Operator skins across both free and premium tiers.

Throughout the 50-tier progression track, players can unlock the likes of a Motoko Operator, the new Switchblade X9 SMG, various cosmetics, along with the usual assortment of CoD Points, Blueprints, and the like.

New CoD Mobile Season 7 weapons and equipment

Uncovered in the latest test build was none other than the Switchblade X9 SMG from Black Ops 4. While initially unconfirmed, this gun is now available for free at Tier 21 of the Season 7 Battle Pass.

This gun boasts a unique design due to its ‘foldability’ though rest assured it still packs a punch.

New Claw Operator Skill

An entirely new Operator Skill was revealed on the latest CoD Mobile test server, one that has now debuted in Season 7.

Referred to as Claw, this ability gives players a devastating weapon capable of a ‘rapid-fire spread shot with ricochet rounds.’ Aiming down sights provides more “focused damage,” the description read.

The Claw previously featured in 2016’s Infinite Warfare, marking another big crossover after last season’s Jackal Jets. It can now be unlocked for free in CoD Mobile at Tier 14 of the Season 7 Battle Pass.

CoD Mobile Season 7 patch notes

Ranked Match Update

New Theme and Rewards

• New Ranked Match rewards are available.

New Features

• Grand Master Bonus
• Once players reach Grand Master III in either BR or MP, they will receive an XP bonus in the other lower Ranked MP or BR before leveling up to Grand Master.

Daily First Win

• Receiving the first win of the day in some modes will grant the player Rank XP.
• Modes with first-win bonuses refresh daily at midnight.

Gamemode Multi-Select Bonus

• Players can earn an extra Rank XP bonus by completing Ranked Matches in various modes.

Map Pool Update in Ranked Mode

In Season 7, the map pool of Ranked Mode will be divided into two pools: the Generic Map Pool and the Seasonal New Map Pool. Players ranked Pro or higher may randomly select maps from either map pools, while players ranked below Pro can only choose the maps from the generic map pool.

• Generic Map Pool: Composed of maps with stable player experience and balanced performance, accessible for players of all Ranks.
• Seasonal New Map Pool: Composed of new maps and optimized existing maps, accessible for players at the Pro Rank or higher.

New Map Ranked Protection

• For players that get randomly queued into a new map pool and end up losing the ranked match, the new map challenge will trigger protection where the losing team can gain a Rank XP bonus.

Other Optimization

• Adjusted the weight of performance score and result score.
• The settlement of Rank XP has been modified to increase the proportion of performance points and decrease the proportion of result points.

Optimized team-up ranked match experience.

• We have improved the balance of team-ranked matches and reduced the queue time to enter the match.

Ranked Match Balance Optimization

• Players at Legendary Rank will not join a match with players at Master Rank in the single ranked match.

Ranked Icons

• We have added the 2022 S1 and S2 rank icons.

Limited-Time Offer for Tournament Seasonal Camos

• Tournament Seasonal Camo Crates (Selectable) from previous Seasons are available for a limited period of time in the Tournament Milestone. Players can now choose Tournament Seasonal Camos from the previous Seasons.

Ranked Mode Update

Team Deathmatch:

• We have removed a map where engagement paths were overly complicated and presented unnecessary difficulty for players to gain a head start. We will subsequently reevaluate and optimize the maps.
• Removed Map: Scrapyard 2019
• New Maps Added: Favela, Apocalypse, and Summit.

Search & Destroy:

• We have removed some maps with poor player engagement experience and unnecessary learning pain points. We will subsequently reevaluate and optimize these maps.
• Removed Map: Hardhat and Vacant.
• Newly Added Map: Favela, Summit, and Takeoff.

Domination:

• We have removed some maps where the pacing of the gameplay was confusing and slow. We will subsequently reevaluate and optimize these maps.
• Removed Map: Hardhat, Vacant and Hacienda.
• Newly Added Map: Favela and Nuketown.

Hardpoint:

• We have removed some maps with unnecessary learning complexity and unbalanced objectives. We will subsequently reevaluate and optimize these maps.
• Removed Map: Hardhat, Scrapyard 2019, and Vacant.
• Newly Added Map: Apocalypse and Raid.

New Mythic Share Feature

New Feature: Mythic Share

• This feature allows players to share their fully leveled Mythic weapons with their teammates using Mythic weapon projections.

Feature Introduction

• When the Mythic weapon reaches the highest level, the Mythic weapon share feature will be unlocked for players to share max-level Mythic weapons with their teammates.
• The number of Mythic weapon projections that a player can share per round equals the number of max-level Mythic weapons the player owns.

Mythic Weapon Projection Features

• Players may share the projection at the beginning of each round.
• Mythic weapon projections will directly replace your teammate’s current primary weapon and can be dropped up to three times.
• When the Mythic weapon projection is dropped in any form, the appearance will disappear and only the basic weapon shape and attachments will be retained.
• Mythic weapon projection supports multiple MP modes. Mythic Share-related features can be turned on/off in settings.

New Operator Skill

Claw

• Claw is a lethal firearm with ricochet ballistic rounds, rapid rate of fire, and rapid-fire spread shot.

New Features

• A new weapon comparison system is now available, displaying more comprehensive and accurate information to help players select their own loadout.
• Vehicles in the Ground War now support camo equipment. The vehicle camo update in BR loadout will also sync with Ground War.

Other Updates

• We have added a scorestreak bonus for the in-game medals to enhance the feedback on medal achievements.
• We have added a new throwing action for the Trophy System. The throwing trajectory has changed, but it will not affect the maximum throwing distance.
• We have made some optimizations to the OB system.

Battle Royale Update

Ghost in the Shell Themed Event Gameplay

The Post-humans have invaded Isolated and Public Security Section 9 comes to end the disorder. By participating in the Themed Event, players may go to Isolated to explore the clues left behind by the post-human invasion. Players will meet Motoko and other members of the Public Security Section 9 in the new area of New Vision City. Together, let’s rise against the Post-humans and put an end to the new era of war.

Hacked Terminals and Rampaging GRUNT-52

With the invasion on Isolated, Post-humans hacked into the terminals and took control of the majority of the AI. Soldiers that were left behind to handle the chaotic situation. Clearing the terminal virus and killing the rebellious robots will provide players the chance to receive cyberware parts.

Combat Readiness Center and Cyberware Installation

In order to fight against the post-human invasion, Public Security Section 9 and Atlas Corporation have built a Combat Readiness Center in Isolated. Players may exchange cyberware parts for unique abilities.

There are four options:

1. Bee Scout: Upgrade the Brain to control the Bee Scout to scan and detect enemies. The Bee Scout can also hack an enemy’s brain to retrieve their real-time location.
2. Smart Shotgun: Upgrade the Neuro System to use the Smart Shotgun to track enemies who are within tracking range.
3. Fist of Iron: Upgrade the Body to gain the ability to sprint and jump higher. You will be able to use Fist of Iron to down an enemy.
4. Virtual Vision: Upgrade your Optical System to enhance the ability to perceive information by locating nearby high-tier loot and enemy shooters.

PS: During a match, the Cyberware installation cannot be reversed once it is redeemed, however, it will remain with the player even after the player revives.

Special Revive Effect

• Public Security Section 9 brings a new 3D printing technology to help soldiers return to the battlefield. This technology will not be affected by the Post-humans’ network.

Storyline Combat

• Through the players’ assistance, Motoko and her team have found a way to defeat the post-humans. Players, let’s fight alongside Motoko and the Public Security Section 9 team to the very end!

Adjustment on Passive Skill of Classes

In the BR mode, each class has a unique passive skill. However, the strength of these passive skills varies greatly and can influence players’ decisions on choosing certain classes.

We have adjusted the passive skills of the classes in this version so that players can have more options.

Other Updates

• BR Prop Hunt is available now in the custom room!
• The settlement of Rank XP has been modified to increase the proportion of performance points and decrease the proportion of result points.
• We have added a custom interface for the kill information HUD above the crosshair, with adjustable size, position, and transparency.

Comprehensive Update

Seasonal Camo Update

Seasonal camos, earned from Tournaments can now be applied to blueprints! The coverage areas for seasonal camo are different from completionist camos.

Comprehensive Optimization

Optimized the arm swing frequency of sprinting animation. The arm swing frequency of some heavy weapons has been sped up without affecting the actual sprinting speed.

• Optimized the performance of the client-server simulation. The performance of teammates’ and enemies’ movement animations will be more accurate and smoother.
• Optimized the hip fire action performance of the following weapons: DL Q33, Locus, Outlaw, Koshka, Kilo Bolt-Action, SP-R 208, and MK2.
• Optimized the holding and firing performance of AK-47, AK117, and RUS-79U.
• Optimized the crosshairs of the high-magnification lens. Now the crosshairs are more detailed and realistic in ADS under the realistic scope.

New Weapon

Switchblade X9: A lightweight SMG with high mobility and low recoil for superior handling.

New Attachment

Branson: Using factory automation, the first 2 bullets fire faster.

COD Mobile Season 7 Weapon Balance Changes

Buffs

DR-H

• Improved range

QQ9

• Improved damage

PPSh-41

• Improved damage

M4

• Improved damage
• Improved range

FR.556

• Improved/adjusted damage

KN-44

• Improved damage
• Reduced horizontal recoil

PP19 Bizon

• Improved damage
• Improved flinch

AK117

• Improved reload speed

HVK-30

• Improved damage and adjusted range (base and large caliber)
• Reduce large caliber ADS time penalties

Man-O-War

• Improved recoil
• Improved bullet spread accuracy
• Improved flinch

ASM10

• Improved recoil
• Improved bullet spread accuracy

S36

• Improved recoil
• Improved magazine capacity

UL736

• Improved recoil
• Improved damage

Nerfs

CBR4

• Reduced bullet spread accuracy
• Increased sprint-to-fire delay
• Reduce damage
• Reduce sprint-to-fire boost from YKM Light Stock

MAC-10

• Reduced damage
• Increased flinch

UAV

• Reduced duration

Hardline

• No longer speeds up the recharge of Operator skills

Dead Silence

• Increased sound spread range