New releases, Industry movements and more

As November begins, it’s the perfect moment to reflect on the exciting developments in mobile gaming from the previous month. October 2024 proved to be a fantastic month for mobile gamers, showcasing a delightful array of new releases alongside intriguing announcements for upcoming titles. In this article, I will provide an in-depth overview of the thrilling gaming experiences that October had to offer in my Monthly Mobile Gaming News Roundup for October 2024.

Monthly Mobile Gaming News Roundup for October 2024

Week 1: October 01 to October 07

Executive Summary

In the first week of November 2024, Warhammer 40,000: Warpforge and EVE Galaxy Conquest launched, alongside The Sims Labs: Town Stories and Children of Morta. Haze Reverb opened pre-registration, while EA Sports FC Mobile Webstore is also in pre-registration. Legend of Kingdoms started its early access, and Darkwing Storm War is now in early access.

In other news, Japanese game developers are protesting against Global Compliance Mandates, Epic Games filed a lawsuit against Google and Samsung over Auto Blocker, Tencent is developing Codename Crime-Vice Open World, and SQUARE ENIX announced the upcoming shutdown of Romancing SaGa: Re;univerSe.

Highlights

• Warhammer 40,000: Warpforge global launch: Warhammer 40,000: Warpforge launches globally on Mobile on October 3rd after a year in Early Access.
• EVE Galaxy Conquest launch: EVE Galaxy Conquest, a new 4X strategy title based on EVE Online, is launching on October 29, 2024.
• Etheria: Restart announcement: Etheria: Restart is an upcoming turn-based anime RPG from XD Inc, coming to Android, iOS, and PC.
• Japanese Game Developers protest: Japanese Game Developers are protesting against the Global Compliance Mandates.
• Legend of Kingdoms early access: Legend of Kingdoms, a new casual AFK RPG, has started early access on Android.
• Epic Games lawsuit against Google and Samsung: Epic Games files a lawsuit against Google and Samsung over Auto Blocker.
• Epic Games’ Launch Everywhere program: Epic Games’ ‘Launch Everywhere’ program offers new opportunities to PC and Android Developers.
• Tencent Games developing Codename Crime-Vice Open World: Tencent Games is developing a GTA-like mobile title Codename Crime-Vice Open World.
• Romancing SaGa: Re;univerSe global shutdown: SQUARE ENIX’s free-to-play JRPG, Romancing SaGa: Re;univerSe, will shut down its Global version on December 1, 2024.

• KRAFTON developing Dinkum Mobile: KRAFTON is developing Dinkum Mobile, an open-world life simulation based on the hit PC game.
• The Sims Labs: Town Stories release: The Sims Labs: Town Stories is the latest title in EA’s popular Sims franchise, now available in select regions.
• Haze Reverb pre-registration: Haze Reverb, the ‘giantess’ tactical anime RPG, has opened pre-registration on Android and iOS.
• ALICE Fiction shutdown: WonderPlanet’s ALICE Fiction has shut down on September 30, 2024.
• Darkwing Storm War early access: Darkwing Storm War, Tencent Games’ fantasy strategy title, enters early access on Android in the Philippines.
• Wizardry Variants Daphne launch: Wizardry Variants Daphne, a dungeon RPG, is set to launch on Android and iOS on October 15th, 2024.
• Crashlands 2 global release: Crashlands 2 is scheduled for a global release on mobile via Netflix Games in Q1 2025.
• Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Malaysia Creator Awards Ceremony: Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Malaysia Creator Awards Ceremony 2024 is set for 27 October 2024.
• Tencent and Guillemot Family acquisition interest: Tencent and the Guillemot Family are eyeing a potential acquisition of Ubisoft.
• EA Sports FC Mobile Webstore launch: EA Sports FC Mobile Webstore will launch globally from October 30, with pre-registrations currently ongoing.
• GamingonPhone Awards 2024 nominations: GamingonPhone Awards 2024 nominations are open now.
• Children of Morta release: Children of Morta, a roguelite RPG, is now available on Android and iOS.

Week 2: October 08 to October 14

Executive Summary

In the second week of November 2024, Eldgear, A Space for the Unbound, and Resident Evil 2 Remake is now available for pre-order. Lightus is currently in Early Access, and NFL Primetime Fantasy is beginning its Closed Beta. GRID Legends: Deluxe Edition is set to launch later this year, and Dredge is scheduled to launch in December.

Additonally, Naruto x Boruto Ninja Voltage will shut down in December 2024, and Project R.I.S.E has launched its second Pre-Alpha for iOS, with an expanded Alpha test planned for Q1 2025. KONAMI has partnered with FIFAe for the eFootball FIFAe World Cup 2024, and Turkey and Russia have banned Discord for non-compliance with authorities.

Highlights

• Eldgear pre-registrations: Eldgear, a tactical strategy RPG, opens for pre-registrations on Android and iOS.
• Google Play Store competition: Google has been ordered to open the Play Store to third-party app stores in the U.S.
• Lightus Early Access: Lightus, an open-world simulation RPG, is now available as Early Access on Android and iOS.
• GRID Legends Deluxe Edition launch: GRID Legends: Deluxe Edition, a popular racing game, is set for release on Android and iOS later this year.
• Resident Evil 2 Remake iOS pre-orders: Capcom’s popular survival horror title, Resident Evil 2 Remake, is now available for pre-order on iOS.
• A Space for the Unbound pre-registration: The slice-of-life adventure game, A Space for the Unbound, is set to launch on iOS with pre-registration now open.
• Naruto x Boruto Ninja Voltage shutdown: Bandai Namco’s Naruto x Boruto Ninja Voltage is scheduled to shut down on December 9, 2024.
• Dredge mobile release announced: The horror fishing game, Dredge, is set to launch on Android and iOS on December 18, 2024.
• Project R.I.S.E Pre-Alpha II on iOS; Alpha test in Q1 2025: Project R.I.S.E has launched its second Pre-Alpha exclusively for iOS, with an expanded Alpha test planned for Q1 2025.

• KONAMI teams up with FIFAe for eFootball FIFAe World Cup 2024: KONAMI has partnered with FIFA’s esports division, FIFAe, to host the eFootball FIFAe World Cup 2024.
• Project Terrarium release scheduled for January 2027: Project Terrarium, a third-person shooter currently in development, is expected to launch in January 2027.
• Turkey and Russia ban Discord: Turkey and Russia have banned Discord due to the platform’s failure to cooperate with authorities.
• Emberstoria pre-registration in Japan: Emberstoria, a strategy RPG from SQUARE ENIX, is now available for pre-registration in Japan.
• NFL Primetime Fantasy Closed Beta for Android: Ubisoft’s NFL Primetime Fantasy is set to begin its Closed Beta test for Android.
• Overwatch Mobile reportedly in development: Overwatch Mobile is reportedly under development.
• Boxes: Lost Fragments now on Google Play Pass: Boxes: Lost Fragments offers a cross-platform puzzle escape experience, now available on Google Play Pass.
• Xbox Mobile app to allow game purchases and play for Android: The Xbox Mobile app will enable Android users to purchase and play games directly starting November 2024.
• Football Manager 25 global release set for March 2025: Football Manager 25 will launch globally on multiple platforms in March 2025.
• Forgotten Memories Remastered Edition is arriving: Forgotten Memories returns with a Remastered Edition, bringing its horror experience to players on October 28th, 2024.
• Vinland Tales: Viking Survival pre-registration: Vinland Tales: Viking Survival, a survival action RPG, is now open for pre-registration on mobile devices.

Week 3: October 15 to October 21

Executive Summary

Mobile gaming news in the third week of November 2024 saw Golden Spatula begin pre-registration in Southeast Asia, while Heaven Burns Red, Turnip Boy Robs a Bank, and Carrion have also opened for pre-registration. Pocket Necromancer has officially launched globally, along with Ben 10: Alien Run and Neopets: Faerie Fragments, which are now available on mobile.

Neko Atsume 2 and Capybara Go! are also now available. In early access, MWT: Tank Battles has soft launched in select regions, and Destiny: Rising is set to start its closed alpha test. In other news, Order & Chaos: Guardians and Operation Apocalypse are set to shut down, and EA Sports has teased an upcoming Open World experience for its franchises.

Highlights

• Golden Spatula pre-registration begins in SEA: Riot Games’ latest auto-battler strategy title, Golden Spatula, has started its pre-registration in the Southeast Asia region.
• Pocket Necromancer globally launched: Sandsoft’s new tactical RPG, Pocket Necromancer, has officially launched globally on both Android and iOS platforms.
• Order & Chaos: Guardians shut down: NetEase’s team-based RPG, Order & Chaos: Guardians, will be shutting down its services on November 16, 2024.
• Operation Apocalypse shut down: NetEase’s 5v5 shooter, Operation Apocalypse, will cease operations on December 12, 2024.
• EA Sports teases future Open World experience: EA Sports has hinted at an upcoming Open World experience in the FC and Madden franchises, with a potential mobile version in development.
• Destiny: Rising closed alpha test: Destiny: Rising from NetEase Games is set to begin its closed alpha test on mobile starting November 1, 2024.
• Ben 10: Alien Run debuts on Android and iOS: Ben 10: Alien Run, an action-packed title based on the beloved franchise, is now available on Android and iOS.
• Heaven Burns Red pre-registration: Yostar Games’ turn-based RPG, Heaven Burns Red, is now open for pre-registration on Android and iOS.
• eFootball 2025 Player Trading feature leaks: Leaks suggest that eFootball 2025 may introduce a new Player Trading feature.
• MARVEL Mystic Mayhem revealed: Marvel and NetEase Games have announced a new team-based tactical RPG titled MARVEL Mystic Mayhem.
• Resonance Solstice launches in Japan: Resonance Solstice, an RPG that combines railway simulation with strategy, has officially launched in Japan.

• Go Go Muffin pre-registration and closed beta: Go Go Muffin, a cozy fantasy MMORPG, opens pre-registration with a closed beta test starting on October 23, 2024.
• Neopets: Faerie Fragments official launch: Neopets: Faerie Fragments, a match-3 puzzle title, has launched on Android and iOS.
• Pal Go now available: Pal Go, a Palworld-inspired tower defense game, is now available on Android and iOS.
• Turnip Boy Robs a Bank pre-registration: Turnip Boy Robs a Bank, a roguelite action-adventure, opens pre-registration for mobile.
• Carrion pre-registration: Carrion, a renowned reverse horror title, is coming to mobile with pre-registration now open.
• SuperGaming files FIR on creator: Indus Battle Royale creators, SuperGaming, file an FIR against a YouTuber over abusive content.
• MWT: Tank Battles soft launch and pre-registration: MWT: Tank Battles has soft launched on Android in select regions, with global pre-registration now open.
• Neko Atsume 2 available: Neko Atsume 2: Kitty Collector, the sequel to the popular pet care simulation, is now available on Android and iOS.
• Pocket Tales available: Pocket Tales: Survival Game, a new simulation title by Azur Games, is now available on Android.
• Capybara Go! available: Capybara Go!, a roguelike adventure RPG, is now available on Android and iOS.
• gamescom asia 2024: The 2024 edition of gamescom asia ran for four days, with the event concluding on 20th October.

Week 4: October 22 to October 28

Executive Summary

In the fourth week, we had Rise of Eros: Desire and Core Keeper opened for pre-registration, while Stellar Traveler and Girls’ Frontline 2: Exilium have begun closed beta testing. MLB PRO SPIRIT has launched in soft release, and Shadow of the Depth is now in open beta, with pre-registration also available. In upcoming launches, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete is set for official release on December 3, and Total War: EMPIRE will arrive on November 21.

Shadow of the Depth, Etheria: Restart, and Crescent Moon Walk opening public beta. In other news, SEGA has filed a lawsuit against the developer of Memento Mori, and NCSOFT has announced the discontinuation of several titles alongside Devil May Cry: Peak of Combat in China and Netflix AAA Studio shutdowns.

Highlights

• Stellar Traveler closed beta: Stellar Traveler, an idle adventure RPG, has begun closed beta testing for Android in select regions.
• Pirates Outlaws 2: Heritage coming in 2025: Pirates Outlaws 2: Heritage, a roguelike strategy deck builder, is set to launch on Android, iOS, and PC in 2025.
• Kuro Games leak prevention measures: Kuro Games is implementing stronger measures to prevent future leaks of Wuthering Waves.
• Codename Synapse Pokémon rumors: Codename Synapse, rumored to be an online co-op battler, could be the next addition to the Pokémon franchise.
• Rise of Eros: Desire pre-registration: Rise of Eros: Desire, a visually stunning RPG with AAA-like quality, is now open for pre-registration on Android.
• Core Keeper mobile pre-registration: Core Keeper, the popular multiplayer sandbox adventure, is coming to mobile with pre-registration now open through BILIBILI in China.
• SEGA sues Memento Mori developer: SEGA has filed a $6.7 million lawsuit against the developer of Memento Mori, claiming patent infringement on in-game mechanics.
• Girls’ Frontline 2: Exilium closed beta: Girls’ Frontline 2: Exilium, the strategy RPG, has launched a closed beta for mobile and PC.
• Pet Society Island release: Pet Society Island, an animal management simulation, is set to arrive on mobile this November.
• Apple’s new game-focused App Store: Apple is reportedly developing a dedicated games-focused iOS App Store featuring social elements and achievements.
• Crescent Moon Walk public beta: Crescent Moon Walk, an urban strategy RPG, is now in public beta for Android and iOS in China.
• Metal Storm Japan launch: Metal Storm, also known as Mecharashi, has officially launched in Japan.

• NCSOFT game discontinuation: NCSOFT has announced it will discontinue several titles, including BATTLE CRUSH and Project M.
• Netflix AAA studio closure: Netflix has reportedly closed its AAA studio without releasing any games.
• Shadow of the Depth open beta: ChillyRoom’s Shadow of the Depth begins open beta on Android in select regions, with pre-registration now open.
• Etheria: Restart closed beta: Etheria: Restart, a 3D turn-based anime RPG, has announced a closed beta test launching soon in Taiwan.
• MLB PRO SPIRIT soft launch: MLB PRO SPIRIT, KONAMI’s baseball title, has launched a soft release on Android and iOS across select regions.
• Codename: Outpost closed beta: Tencent’s latest venture into the open-world survival genre, Codename: Outpost, is gearing up to start closed beta testing on Android in China.
• Devil May Cry: Peak of Combat shutdown: Devil May Cry: Peak of Combat will end service in China, with servers set to shut down on December 30, 2024.
• Echoes of Vision Public Beta: Echoes of Vision, a horror strategy game, is scheduled to launch its public beta in China this November.
• Total War: EMPIRE release date: Feral Interactive’s Total War: EMPIRE is set to launch on November 21, available for both Android and iOS.
• Hitori no Shita: The Outcast mobile game in development: Tencent’s MoreFun Studios is developing a mobile adaptation of Hitori no Shita: The Outcast for release in China.
• Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete pre-registration: Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete has opened pre-registration, with its official launch set for December 3.

Week 5: October 29 to October 31

Executive Summary

The final three days of the month also had a lot in store. Bloons Card Storm launched globally as Gran Saga is set to release on November 6, while The Ragnarok has opened for pre-download ahead of its launch in Southeast Asia. In the RPG realm, Lord of Nazarick will soon launch, and Dungeon & Fighter: ARAD has been announced.

Unfortunately, services for Magic Chronicle: Isekai RPG, Konosuba: Fantastic Days, The King of Fighters ALLSTAR and Pokémon Masters EX in Vietnam have officially ended. Netflix Games has unveiled its Winter 2024 lineup, and Nintendo Music is now available as a hub for Nintendo game music. Meanwhile, Sony has announced the shutdown of Neon Koi and Firewalk Studios.

Highlights

• Bloons Card Storm global release: Ninja Kiwi’s card strategy game, Bloons Card Storm, inspired by the popular Bloons franchise, is now available globally.
• Magic Chronicle: Isekai RPG service ends: Magic Chronicle: Isekai RPG officially shut down on October 29, 2024, ending its service for players.
• Zombie Assault: Resurgence launch announcement: Ninja Kiwi’s twin-stick shooter, Zombie Assault: Resurgence, is set to launch in 2025 for both mobile and PC platforms.
• The Ragnarok pre-download available: The Ragnarok, Gravity’s latest title in the popular franchise, has opened pre-download ahead of its launch in Southeast Asia.
• Dungeon & Fighter: ARAD announcement: Nexon’s upcoming open-world action RPG, Dungeon & Fighter: ARAD, is based on the popular franchise.

• Pokémon Masters EX shutdown in Vietnam: Pokémon Masters EX, DeNA’s fantasy turn-based RPG, is scheduled to shut down in Vietnam on November 27, 2024.
• Netflix Games’ Winter 2024 lineup: Netflix Games is expanding its offerings with a Winter 2024 lineup that includes seven new titles, bringing its total to over 100 games.
• Sony’s studio shutdowns: Sony has announced the shutdown of Neon Koi and Firewalk Studios, stating that its mobile efforts are still in the early stages.
• Gran Saga global launch: The global version of Gran Saga will be available on Android and iOS on November 06, 2024.
• Lord of Nazarick RPG release: Crunchyroll and A PLUS JAPAN are set to release Lord of Nazarick, an RPG based on the hit anime, OVERLORD.
• Konosuba: Fantastic Days shutdown announcement: Konosuba: Fantastic Days will shut down on January 30, 2025.
• The King of Fighters ALLSTAR shutdown: The King of Fighters ALLSTAR has officially shut down as of October 30, 2024.
• Nintendo Music launch: Nintendo Music is now available on Android and iOS, serving as a hub for enjoying music from various Nintendo games.

That’s all for my Mobile Gaming News Roundup for October 2024! Read the previous month’s roundups below:

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