The Signal 50 is reportedly receiving major nerfs ahead of COD Mobile Season 10, with reduced ADS speed bonuses and a 33% bullet velocity reduction in Battle Royale.
The Signal 50 is reportedly receiving several pre-release nerfs in Call of Duty: Mobile Season 10, with adjustments targeting aim-down-sight (ADS) speed and bullet velocity in Battle Royale.
The sniper rifle is officially scheduled to arrive with the 7th Anniversary Season on November 11, 2026, alongside the introduction of Verdansk. However, information shared by Leakers On Duty suggests that several of its attachments have already undergone significant balance adjustments.
These changes have not been independently confirmed through official global patch notes, meaning the reported values should be treated as provisional.
Signal 50 Reported ADS Nerfs in COD Mobile
The reported adjustments affect seven attachments designed to improve the Signal 50's aiming speed.
According to the information circulating ahead of Season 10, the following ADS time reduction bonuses have been decreased:
21.5” Fluted Fifty Barrel: Reduced from 12% to 6%.
SO Inline Stock: Reduced from 15% to 8%.
Corio LAZ-44 V3: Reduced from 8% to 4%.
SL Razorhawk Laser Light: Reduced from 6% to 3%.
Kimura RYL33 Laser Light: Reduced from 8% to 4%.
1mW Quick Fire Laser: Reduced from 10% to 5%.
SA Finesse Grip: Reduced from 12% to 6%.
Most of these attachments have lost approximately half of their previously reported ADS speed benefits.
This distinction matters because the changes concern attachment bonuses rather than the weapon's base ADS time. A reduction from a 12% bonus to 6%, for example, does not automatically mean the complete weapon build aims 6% slower. Its actual handling will depend on the combination of attachments and how their modifiers interact.
Nevertheless, the reported adjustments suggest that ADS-focused Signal 50 configurations could offer less of a handling advantage than earlier weapon data indicated.
Battle Royale Bullet Velocity Reportedly Reduced by 33%
Alongside the ADS changes, the Signal 50 reportedly faces a separate adjustment specifically affecting Battle Royale.
Its listed bullet velocity has allegedly been reduced from 1,800 m/s to 1,200 m/s, representing a 33.3% decrease.
Unlike the attachment adjustments, this change is explicitly identified as Battle Royale-only in the reported information.
If implemented as described, the lower projectile speed would increase bullet travel time and require more consideration when leading moving targets over long distances.
That would be particularly relevant on Verdansk, where open areas and long sightlines create opportunities for extended-range sniper engagements.
However, the reported figures do not establish any changes to the Signal 50's damage, fire rate or one-shot elimination capabilities. They also provide no basis for calculating a new time-to-kill.
What These Changes Could Mean for Signal 50 Loadouts
The two reported adjustments target different aspects of the weapon.
Reduced ADS attachment bonuses could make quick-scoping and aggressive sniper configurations less responsive than their earlier specifications suggested. Players prioritising rapid target acquisition may need to reconsider which attachments offer worthwhile handling improvements.
Meanwhile, the potential Battle Royale bullet velocity reduction would primarily affect long-distance engagements, where projectile travel time becomes more noticeable.
Importantly, these reported nerfs do not establish that the Signal 50 will be weak or uncompetitive. Without confirmed launch statistics and representative gameplay comparisons, its position relative to other COD Mobile sniper rifles remains uncertain.
The information is more useful as an early indication of the weapon's possible balancing direction than as evidence of its eventual place in the meta.
Signal 50 Release Date and Availability
Activision has officially confirmed that the Signal 50 will join Call of Duty: Mobile as part of the Season 10 Battle Pass, launching November 11 at 4 PM PT.
The base sniper rifle will be obtainable through the free Battle Pass reward track, while additional weapon blueprints will be available through premium content and Store offerings.
In its official Season 10 announcement, Activision describes the Signal 50 as a fast-firing sniper rifle intended for long-range combat, particularly across Verdansk.
The reported attachment and bullet velocity adjustments are not confirmed in that announcement.
With the global season launch approaching, the important question is whether these provisional balancing values will carry over into the final release. Until then, players should avoid treating early Signal 50 loadout recommendations or performance comparisons as definitive.
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