Zoo Map and NieR: Automata Collaboration Arrive May 28
Call of Duty: Mobile Season 5 — Primal Reckoning launches on May 28 at 5PM PT. The update introduces the Zoo multiplayer map alongside the new VMP SMG weapon. Additionally, Battle Royale receives Buy Stations functionality for enhanced strategic gameplay.
The season features an extensive collaboration with NieR: Automata. Furthermore, the partnership brings themed operators, weapon blueprints, and special events to the mobile platform. The dystopian aesthetic influences both the Battle Pass design and seasonal content offerings.
Multiplayer Map Addition
Zoo Returns to Mobile Platform
The Zoo map makes its mobile debut after originally appearing in Call of Duty: Black Ops. This mid-sized map challenges players within an abandoned zoo setting featuring distinctive environmental elements. Moreover, a massive monorail track cuts through the aging facility, creating unique tactical opportunities.
The map incorporates animal pens, gift shops, and various zoo attractions in its layout. These elements appear in an overgrown, dilapidated state that matches the season's dystopian theme. Consequently, players must adapt their strategies to navigate the creative architectural design.
The abandoned zoo setting provides diverse combat scenarios across multiple elevation levels. Interior spaces offer close-quarters engagements while outdoor areas support longer-range combat. Therefore, the map accommodates various playstyles and weapon preferences effectively.
Battle Royale Enhancements
Buy Stations Transform Economic Gameplay
Buy Stations deploy across the Isolated Map in Battle Royale mode for Season 5. These locations offer alternative methods for acquiring weapons, perks, and scorestreaks during matches. Players can purchase useful items including armor and ammunition refills from multiple station locations.
The system introduces unique weapons like the Purifier flamethrower through purchase options. Different perk types become available for strategic customization during matches. Meanwhile, environmental looting now focuses on cash collection for station purchases.
Eliminated opponents drop their accumulated currency for collection by surviving players. This mechanic encourages aggressive gameplay while providing economic rewards for successful eliminations. However, players must remain vigilant while shopping due to vulnerability during purchase transactions.
NieR: Automata Collaboration Event
YoRHa Unit Command Experience
The themed event allows players to command the elite YoRHa Unit against Machine Lifeforms. Participants complete objectives to earn action points for progression through branching paths. Additionally, the event structure mirrors the strategic decision-making elements from the source material.
Players reach checkpoints and navigate counterattack routes while collecting Skill Chips. These items unlock exclusive progression paths within the event structure. Successfully conducting counterattacks earns exclusive rewards including the Kui Ji - YoRHa No. 9 Type S operator.
The collaboration includes four different melee weapons themed around NieR aesthetics. These weapons maintain visual consistency with the source material while integrating into mobile gameplay mechanics. Furthermore, the event demonstrates significant crossover potential between gaming franchises.
Battle Pass Content Overview
Free Tier Rewards
The VMP SMG joins the weapon roster as a free Battle Pass reward. This versatile submachine gun features high fire rate and magazine capacity with moderate recoil characteristics. Moreover, the weapon provides balanced performance across various combat scenarios.
A Combat Axe reskin offers visual customization for the throwable weapon. Free tier rewards also include operator skins, weapon blueprints, and Vault Coins. These items provide progression value without requiring premium purchase commitment.
Premium Pass Features
Premium Pass purchasers gain access to extensive operator collections including Gustavo — Viciousness and Lazarus — Scrim Net. Additional operators include American Bulldog — Tentacles and Kitsune – Blue Line Optic for diverse customization options. Each operator maintains thematic consistency with the season's predatory motif.
Weapon blueprints feature animal-inspired designs across multiple weapon categories. Notable blueprints include Koshka — Snow Leopard, Hades — Scales, and ASM10 — Birds of Prey. The VMP — Stun Slash blueprint provides premium customization for the new seasonal weapon.
Additional Season Features
Challenge Pass and Secret Caches
The Challenge Pass system offers Standard, Special, and Elite missions for token earning. Players can exchange earned tokens for items including Smoke Grenade reskins and epic operator skins. The Bathysphere – Killer Whale operator skin represents premium exchange rewards.
Secret Caches receive significant updates with new legendary weapon additions. The AK-47 – ICB Rifle replaces the previously available legendary Stun Baton. Additionally, Universal Shards introduction provides future cache reward flexibility.
Universal Mythic Shards accumulate for players who complete existing Mythic collections. These shards enable participation in future Mythic releases without duplicate rewards. Therefore, the system improves long-term progression value for dedicated players.
Store Updates and Draws
The Mythic VMP — Toxic Blooms Draw features weaponsmith Rin Yoshida alongside the premium weapon blueprint. This draw incorporates hardened plasma crystal aesthetics for otherworldly precision theming. The mythic weapon represents the season's highest-tier cosmetic offering.
Two separate NieR: Automata Draws feature collaboration characters and themed weapons. Kestrel - YoRHa No. 2 Type B leads one draw with the PP19 Bizon – Morph Symphony blueprint. Meanwhile, Fiona St. George - Commander White headlines the second draw featuring the AK-47 – Final Apocalypact.
The Battle Pass Vault revisits Season 8 — Train to Nowhere content for acquisition opportunities. Players can claim previously missed epic operator skins and weapon blueprints. Notable vault items include Vanguard — Nocturnal Elite and the M4 — Prince of Time blueprint.
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