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Batou (Call of Duty)

CharacterSSeason 7: New Vision City

This entry covers Batou Buttetsu as he steps outside his own series, brought into Call of Duty: Mobile as a guest operator drawn from Ghost in the Shell.

English Voice: Richard Epcar
Japanese Voice: Kenichirou Matsuda
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Appearance

Batou arrives in Call of Duty: Mobile as a playable operator, carrying over the profile of Public Security Section 9's veteran investigator from the Ghost in the Shell franchise.

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Personality

The crossover is cosmetic in nature, so the character brings no fresh story or dialogue of his own into the shooter beyond the identity he already holds in his home series.

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History

The operator joined Call of Duty: Mobile on August 9, 2022, released during the game's Season 7: New Vision City update as part of the Tachikomatic Draw.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Batou join Call of Duty: Mobile?

Batou joined Call of Duty: Mobile on August 9, 2022, arriving during the game's Season 7: New Vision City update.

How is Batou unlocked in Call of Duty: Mobile?

Batou is obtained in Call of Duty: Mobile through the Tachikomatic Draw, the mechanism tied to his Ghost in the Shell crossover release.

Is the Call of Duty: Mobile Batou operator a new version of the character?

No, the Call of Duty: Mobile operator is a cosmetic crossover that carries over the identity of Batou Buttetsu, Public Security Section 9's veteran investigator, without adding new story or dialogue.

Which franchise does the Call of Duty: Mobile Batou operator come from?

The Call of Duty: Mobile operator is drawn from Ghost in the Shell, based on Batou Buttetsu, Section 9's longtime investigator.

Who does the Call of Duty: Mobile operator Batou represent in his home series?

In his home series, the operator represents Batou, Public Security Section 9's veteran investigator, whose established identity carries over unchanged into his Call of Duty: Mobile guest appearance.

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