Here every Friday you’ll find the latest global releases, new soft launches and everything in between.
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Fire Emblem Shadows (Nintendo)
On Thursday, Nintendo shadow dropped its first new mobile game in several years. Developed by Intelligent Systems and Dena, it’s a Fire Emblem spin-off blending real-time strategy, role-playing and social deduction. Available in over 70 countries and regions, it’s free-to-start, with some features requiring the use of paid in-game currency.
As of January 2025, Appmagic figures suggested Nintendo had earned over $1.6bn from its mobile games, over half of which came from Fire Emblem Heroes.
Petit Planet (Hoyoverse)
Featuring social and multiplayer gameplay, the first life simulation title from Honkai series and Genshin Impact maker Hoyoverse tasks players with nurturing a planet and gradually forming a galaxy by connecting with others.
It’s been confirmed for PC and mobile, and is also in development for additional unspecified platforms. Players can now register for an upcoming closed beta, which will be available on PC and iOS (Android won’t be supported in this test).
Monster Hunter Outlanders (Capcom)
Developed by Tencent’s Timi Studio Group and licensed by Capcom, this mobile exclusive is billed as an “exploration action RPG” featuring a “massive” open world map. While there’s no release date yet, players can now register for the first of multiple betas, with a closed test kicking off in November.
Resident Evil Survival Unit (Aniplex)
This new take on Capcom’s classic survival horror series, which reimagines it as a real-time strategy experience for mobile, made its playable debut this week at Tokyo Game Show. It’s scheduled to launch globally in 2025.
Kojima and Niantic Spatial’s AR project
Hideo Kojima’s development studio is working with Niantic Spatial on a new augmented reality project. While details are light, an official announcement calls the project “a bold expansion into new forms of media beyond traditional gaming” for Kojima Productions. The reveal trailer suggests users will use their phones and geospatial AI software to scan real-world objects and make them interactive.
Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor (Ghost Ship Publishing)
Following this month’s PC and Xbox launch, this sci-fi auto-shooter survival game will make the jump to mobile this November. It will be free-to-start, with an IAP required to unlock the full title.
Jackbox Party Pack 11 (Jackbox Games)
Five new party games will join The Jackbox Party Pack, a title which players can control with their mobile phones, on October 23, for $29.99.
Dark Shot Survival (FunPlus)
Appmagic says this post-apocalyptic survival strategy game has soft launched on Android in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the UK and the US.
Farm Rush: Harvest Tycoon (Miniclip)
This farm simulator has soft launched on the App Store in the Turks and Caicos islands, according to Appmagic.
The Kingdom: Medieval Tales (BoomBit)
This “cozy yet deep” life sim RPG set in a medieval fantasy realm is now available worldwide.
Pine Hearts (Secret Mode)
Following last year’s PC and Switch release, this cosy hiking adventure game is now available on mobile. It’s free to try, with the full game priced at $7.99.
Secrets of Paradise (UGO Games)
This seaside adventure themed merge 2 puzzler, which is currently live in the UAE, Russia, Ukraine, Mexico, and the Philippines, launches globally on November 6.
Goddess Order (Kakao Games)
This side-scrolling tag team action RPG, which is presented in retro-style 2D pixel graphics, is now available globally.