I’ve been dropping into Call of Duty: Mobile since the early seasons, and I can’t remember the last time the playlists felt this chaotic. In 2026, Activision is reaching into the vault and pulling out two community favourites: Rapid Fire Mode and Sticks & Stones. If you love explosions, nonstop gunfire, and operator skills that recharge before you can blink, this is your week.

Rapid Fire Mode is exactly what the name promises. I loaded into a match and immediately noticed the difference: operator skill cooldowns are slashed, scorestreak cooldowns are reduced, and ammo is unlimited. That combination turns every firefight into a fireworks show. You don’t have to hoard your special. You don’t have to worry about running dry. You just keep firing.

Here’s what makes Rapid Fire so addictive:

• 🔥 Operator skills recharge at a ridiculous rate, so you can use them almost at will.

• 🚀 Scorestreaks come back faster, which means more UAVs, more clusters, more chaos.

• 🔫 Unlimited ammo means you can spray, pray, and still have bullets for the next fight.

• 💥 The overall pace is faster, louder, and more explosive than standard multiplayer.

I’m not exaggerating when I say the mode feels like a different game. In one match, I saw three different operator skills pop off within ten seconds. The killfeed was a wall of icons. If you enjoy multiplayer mayhem, Rapid Fire is a pure shot of adrenaline.

But it’s not sticking around forever. Rapid Fire Mode is limited-time only, and the window is short. Sticks & Stones Mode is also back, and it lasts a little longer. That mode strips things down to a more primal fight—no fancy guns, just throwing axes, tomahawks, and a crossbow, depending on the version. It’s a nice contrast to Rapid Fire’s bullet storm. I like switching between the two: one match for explosive chaos, the next for silent, satisfying thunks.

The return of these modes isn’t the only thing happening in Call of Duty: Mobile. The Battle Pass is getting a meaningful change in 2026. The biggest shift is that you’ll be able to earn variants of weapons you already own. That might not sound huge, but for long-time players like me, it’s a big deal. It adds variety without forcing you to chase entirely new guns. You can keep using your favourite weapon and still get a fresh look or feel.

The Credit Store is also getting more love. Going forward, it will release new content each month. That includes new weapons, operator skills, and other items. I’ve always liked the Credit Store as a place to spend currency without opening my wallet, and a monthly cadence makes it feel more alive.

Here’s a quick breakdown of what’s in the 2026 update:

If you’re a returning player, this is a great time to jump back in. The game is still free-to-play on mobile, and the action is as fast as ever. I’ve already cleared my schedule for a few more nights of Rapid Fire. The mode rewards aggression, and it punishes anyone who tries to play slow. That’s my kind of shooter.

My advice? Don’t wait. Limited-time modes in Call of Duty: Mobile have a habit of disappearing right when you’re having the most fun. Load up, pick your operator, and enjoy the unlimited ammo while it lasts. And if you see me in the killfeed, don’t take it personally. I’m just enjoying the fireworks. 🎆