Is CoD: Mobile cross-platform? iOS, Android & emulator

Matt Porter
CoD: Mobile players with smartphones

Call of Duty: Mobile is one of the most popular mobile games in the world, but can you play with your friends no matter which cellphone they have? The good news is yes, and we’ve got all the details.

Since the game’s release on October 1, 2019, CoD: Mobile has quickly become the go-to title for players looking for a taste of classic Call of Duty action on the go.

Now in its sixth season of 2021, titled “The Heat,” players can enjoy classic multiplayer experiences, a custom battle royale mode built specifically for the game, and even Zombies modes like Undead Siege.

Despite being out for almost two years, some players are still confused about whether CoD: Mobile has cross-platform play enabled. Thankfully, we’ve got all the answers you need.

CoD Mobile Battle Royale

CoD: Mobile iOS & Android cross-platform

No matter which phone you have, you will always be able to jump on with your friends, as Call of Duty: Mobile does feature cross-platform play. That means iOS and Android players can team up and take down enemies together, even though their devices aren’t running the same operating system.

Players who use emulators on PC are not be lumped in with mobile players though, as that would give them a distinct advantage. Instead, these players compete against each other, while parties of both mobile and emulator players team up against other squads in similar positions.

CoD: Mobile players cannot be lumped in with console players at all, as systems like the PS5 or Xbox Series X cannot run any version of the game.

CoD Mobile Battle Royale

The most important thing to remember when you’re playing with your friends on other platforms is that you need to get their username absolutely perfect when you add them, otherwise they won’t appear. This includes capitalization, which usually wouldn’t matter in other games.

Now that you know the game is cross-platform, make the most of your skills by learning how to play CoD: Mobile with a controller., and how to get your hands on the game’s best Mythic weapons.

Image Credits: Activision / Apple / Samsung

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About The Author

Matt is CharlieINTEL's UK Editor, specializing in all things Call of Duty, including Warzone and Modern Warfare 2. Matt previously worked as a freelance esports writer for Gfinity, before joining Dexerto in 2018 as a Junior & Senior Writer. You can contact Matt via email at: [email protected]