I remember doing the roundups for January and I feel it was just a couple of months ago, that’s how fast the year wrapped up. As we close out the year, December brings a chance to celebrate the incredible journey of mobile gaming in its final month. The past few weeks have been filled with exciting new releases, major updates, and announcements that have set the stage for what’s to come in 2025. In this final Monthly Mobile Gaming News Roundup for 2024, I’ll explore December 2024’s standout moments and the thrilling experiences that wrapped up the year in style.
Monthly Mobile Gaming News Roundup for December 2024
Week 1: December 01 to December 07
Executive Summary
Mobile gaming news in the first week of December 2024 had a variety. Girls’ Frontline 2: Exilium, Go Go Muffin, Journey of Monarch, and Dream League Soccer 2025 Season Update are now globally available. Talking Tom Blast Park has launched exclusively on Apple Arcade, while BTS WORLD Season 2 will globally released on December 17, 2024. Kardmi, Golden Spatula, and The King of Fighters are now available as soft launches. Upcoming tests include The Hidden Ones‘ pre-alpha test and SD Gundam G Generation ETERNAL’s network test.
Pokémon TCG Pocket has achieved $200 million in revenue during its debut month. GamingonPhone Awards 2024 winners were also revealed. Additionally, Timelie is set for a 2025 mobile launch, and Konosuba Fantastic Days will introduce five offline apps next year. Tencent Games now owns a 51% majority stake in Kuro Games. The Elder Scrolls: Legends will shut down on January 30, 2025, and Onmyoji has accused Honkai: Star Rail of plagiarism.
Highlights
- Tencent Games acquires majority stake in Kuro Games: Tencent Games now owns 51% of Kuro Games, the makers of Wuthering Waves.
- BTS WORLD Season 2 global release date announced: TakeOne Company’s BTS WORLD Season 2 is globally released on December 17, 2024.
- Girls’ Frontline 2: Exilium global launch: Girls’ Frontline 2: Exilium, the highly anticipated strategy RPG, is now globally available on mobile and PC.
- Kardmi soft launch in Indonesia: Kardmi, an upcoming 3D RPG from the creators of Ark of War, has soft launched in Indonesia.
- Go Go Muffin global release: Go Go Muffin, XD Games’ highly anticipated MMORPG, is now globally available.
- The Hidden Ones pre-alpha test announced: The Hidden Ones, the martial arts action title, announces a pre-alpha test for Android and PC in select regions.
- The King of Fighters AFK early access: Netmarble’s The King of Fighters AFK has started early access in Canada and Thailand.
- Konosuba Fantastic Days offline apps announced: Konosuba Fantastic Days will launch five offline apps in January 2025 post game shutdown.
- SD Gundam G Generation ETERNAL network test announced: Bandai Namco’s SD Gundam G Generation ETERNAL will begin a network test from January 23, 2025.
- The Elder Scrolls: Legends shut down date: The Elder Scrolls: Legends is shutting down on January 30, 2025.
- ReMemento – White Shadow South Korea launch: ReMemento – White Shadow will be released on mobile and PC in South Korea this December.
- Pokémon TCG Pocket hits $200 million revenue: Pokémon TCG Pocket breaches $200 million in revenue in its debut month.
- Universe for Sale release date confirmed: Universe for Sale brings a beautiful hand-drawn gameplay experience on multiple platforms this December 19.
- Dream League Soccer 2025 season update released: Dream League Soccer 2025 Season Update is now globally available on Android and iOS.
- Journey of Monarch global release: Journey of Monarch, NCSoft’s next-gen MMORPG, is now globally available on mobile.
- Timelie mobile launch announced: Timelie, a hit indie puzzle adventure title, is set to launch on mobile in 2025.
- Talking Tom Blast Park Apple Arcade exclusive: Outfit7’s Talking Tom Blast Park has launched as an Apple Arcade exclusive.
- GamingonPhone Awards 2024 winners announced: GamingonPhone Awards 2024 winners have been announced.
- mo.co final KPI details shared: mo.co shares final KPI, discussing limited-time events, merch, meta, and more details.
- Onmyoji accuses Honkai: Star Rail of plagiarism: Onmyoji accuses Honkai: Star Rail’s ‘Sunday Trailer’ of plagiarism and might consider legal action.
- Sonic Rumble pre-registration open: Sonic Rumble, SEGA’s multiplayer party game, opens pre-registration on Android and iOS.
- PUBG Mobile Esports Circuit 2025 announced: PUBG Mobile Esports Circuit 2025 is announced with a promise to revamp the ecosystem.
- Golden Spatula soft launch in SEA: Riot Games’ Golden Spatula soft launches in the SEA: Here’s how to download and play.
Week 2: December 08 to December 14
Executive Summary
The second week of December 2024 saw Rise of Eros: Desire, Monument Valley 3, and Urban Legend Hunters 2: Double being released. Where Winds Meet debuts in China this December, with a global release planned for early 2025. Garena Free City soft launches in Argentina, and TARASONA begins early access in India. PUBG Mobile Cloud is testing its Android beta as Ultimate Myth: Rebirth and Star Resonance announces beta tests.
Delta Force, Sniper Elite 4, Crazy Ones, Steel Paws, and Gods & Demons are heading towards future releases. Among other news, Epic Games partners with Telefónica for long-term collaboration. Apple reveals the winners of its App Store Awards 2024, and Strikerz Inc. confirms that UFL mobile is in development. Sword Art Online Variant Showdown makes a return after over a year of downtime.
Highlights
- UFL mobile in development: UFL mobile is in development, confirms Strikerz Inc. CEO, Eugene Nashilov.
- A Tiny Wander global launch scheduled: A Tiny Wander, a 3D adventure title, is scheduled for a global launch across multiple platforms in 2025.
- PUBG Mobile Cloud Android beta: PUBG Mobile Cloud offers online play without downloads, now on Android beta in select regions.
- Urban Legend Hunters 2: Double global launch: Urban Legend Hunters 2: Double is bringing urban mystery adventures to multiple platforms, launching globally this Winter.
- Garena Free City soft-launch in Argentina: Garena Free City is a new GTA-like open-world gangster RPG, currently available as a soft-launch in Argentina.
- Blue Protocol revived as Star Resonance: Blue Protocol is revived as Star Resonance as Bandai Namco’s MMORPG announces a beta test in China.
- Where Winds Meet launch in China: NetEase Games’ Where Winds Meet launches this December 27th, 2024, in China, with a global launch set for early 2025.
- TARASONA early access in India: TARASONA: Battle Royale is a new title from KRAFTON, now available as early access in India.
- Rise of Eros: Desire global release: Rise of Eros: Desire is now globally available on both Android and iOS.
- Pokémon Unite leaks new Auto-Chess mode: Pokémon Unite leaks suggest the addition of a new Auto-Chess mode in the game’s Chinese server.
- Arena Breakout 2025 update roadmap shared: Arena Breakout shares its 2025 update roadmap focusing on technical updates, game environment, and service improvements.
- Gods & Demons pre-registration: Gods & Demons is an upcoming idle RPG by Com2uS, now available for pre-registration.
- Cheat developer fined for Genshin Impact infringement: Cheat software developer to pay HoYoverse $1.5 million for copyright infringement of Genshin Impact.
- SAKAMOTO DAYS Dangerous Puzzle Japan launch: SAKAMOTO DAYS Dangerous Puzzle, based on the highly anticipated anime, is set for a Japan launch in 2025.
- Monument Valley 3 global launch: Monument Valley 3, the newest addition to the award-winning franchise, is now globally available on mobile via Netflix.
- Pine: A Story of Loss launch: Pine: A Story of Loss, the story-driven interactive title, is launching on multiple platforms this December 13.
- Delta Force official launch: Delta Force will officially launch on Android and iOS on January 20, 2025, with pre-registrations now open.
- Sniper Elite 4 mobile release: Sniper Elite 4, the popular World War shooter title, is coming to iPhone and iPad next month.
- Pokémon Go Friend List Raids feature: Pokémon Go introduces a new feature, allowing players to join Raids directly from their Friend List without needing an invitation.
- My Talking Angela 2 Fashion Editor update: My Talking Angela 2 brings style to life with the introduction of a new Fashion Editor feature.
- Noctua Games’ Crazy Ones pre-registration: Crazy Ones by Noctua Games opens pre-registration in Southeast Asia ahead of its official launch in January 2025.
- Epic Games and Telefónica partnership: Epic Games announces a long-term partnership with Telefónica to further enhance their strategic collaboration.
- Roco Kingdom: World release: Roco Kingdom, a mobile game likely to be renamed Roco Kingdom: World, is expected to launch in the second half of 2025.
- Apple App Store Awards 2024 winners: Apple announces the winners of the App Store Awards 2024, celebrating the best apps and games of the year.
- Ultimate Myth: Rebirth open beta: Ultimate Myth: Rebirth, the new AFK RPG from Loongcheer Games, starts its open beta on Android.
- Sword Art Online Variant Showdown re-release: Sword Art Online Variant Showdown is re-releasing after more than a year of maintenance.
- Steel Paws launch announcement: Steel Paws, an action-adventure title developed by Netflix and Yu Suzuki, is set to launch on mobile in 2025.
Week 3: December 15 to December 21
Executive Summary
Launches and upcoming game announcement news were in full flow the third week of December 2024 as well for mobile gaming. ARK: Ultimate Mobile Edition, Hello Town, Scarlet Girls, Stella Sora, and Summoners War: Rush is now open for pre-registration as Bendy: Lone Wolf and Racing Master SEA are also gearing up for their launches. Mobile Legends: Bang Bang unveils a new fire logo to align with its Magic Chess branding, and Microsoft Xbox outlines its strategy to expand gaming beyond consoles.
While FC Empires enters early access in select regions, Light Of Motiram begins invite-only testing in China. FAU-G: Domination is launching its Android beta on December 22, 2024. Tile Tales: Pirate is now available, offering puzzle adventures. One Piece: Ambition launches in China, and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is set for a January 2025 release in the region. Meanwhile, Dead By Daylight Mobile, Dynasty Warriors M, and Hachigatsu no Cinderella Nine are shutting down in 2025.
Highlights
- ARK: Ultimate Mobile Edition pre-registration: ARK: Ultimate Mobile Edition, the dinosaur-filled adventure, opens pre-registration on mobile.
- Brawl Stars 2025 Esports roadmap: Brawl Stars reveals its 2025 Esports roadmap, introducing new regions and an improved prize pool.
- Mobile Legends: Bang Bang new fire logo: Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) reveals a new fire logo aligned with Magic Chess: Go Go branding.
- Hello Town pre-registration: Hello Town allows you to raise a cat alongside merge puzzle gameplay, now open for pre-registration.
- Scarlet Girls pre-registration: Scarlet Girls, a new post-apocalyptic idle RPG opens pre-registration on Android.
- Bendy: Lone Wolf launch: Bendy: Lone Wolf, the latest entry in the Bendy franchise is launching across multiple platforms in 2025.
- Stella Sora pre-registration: Stella Sora is an upcoming action-adventure RPG from Yostar Games, now open for pre-registration.
- FC Empires early access: FC Empires starts early access in selected regions; here’s how to download and play.
- Microsoft Xbox strategy: Microsoft’s Xbox strategy is expanding gaming beyond consoles, with the CEO discussing redefining the fan experience.
- Tile Tales: Pirate now available: Tile Tales: Pirate offers story-driven puzzle adventures, now available on mobile.
- Racing Master SEA launch: Racing Master SEA is set to launch between March and April 2025, with a global release expected in H2 2025.
- Dead By Daylight Mobile shutdown: Dead By Daylight Mobile is shutting down on March 20, 2025.
- Hachigatsu no Cinderella Nine shutdown: Hachigatsu no Cinderella Nine has shut down after seven years of service.
- Pokémon GO x McDonald’s partnership: Pokémon GO x McDonald’s US partnership brings PokéStops and Gyms to 13,500 locations across the country.
- Solo Leveling: ARISE 2025 roadmap: Solo Leveling: ARISE reveals first half roadmap for 2025, including banners, events, raids, and more.
- One Piece: Ambition availability in China: One Piece: Ambition is now available on both Android and iOS in China.
- Light Of Motiram testing in China: Light Of Motiram starts invite-only testing on Mobile and PC in China.
- Once Human 2025 roadmap: Once Human reveals its Development Roadmap for 2025, bringing new scenarios, mobile launch, and more.
- Mobile Legends: Bang Bang China launch: Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) China is officially launching in January 2025.
- NetEase ANANTA offline test: NetEase Games to host offline testing for ANANTA (formerly Project Mugen) in January 2025 in China.
- FAU-G: Domination Android Beta launch: FAU-G: Domination, the upcoming Indian military shooter, to launch Android Beta on December 22, 2024.
- Dynasty Warriors M shutdown: Dynasty Warriors M is shutting down on February 20, 2025.
- Aarik and the Ruined Kingdom launch: Aarik and the Ruined Kingdom, a relaxing indie puzzler, is launching on January 25, 2025.
- Kingdom: Hadou closed beta: Bandai Namco announces Kingdom: Hadou, a strategy simulation title with a closed beta test in Japan on January 2025.
- Summoners War: Rush pre-registration: Summoners War: Rush, Com2uS’ new idle RPG opens pre-registration on mobile.
Week 4: December 22 to December 28
Executive Summary
Black Beacon, Valhalla Survival, and City of Wars: Powered by Yakuza are now open for pre-registration, offering early access to exciting new adventures alongside Hell’s Paradise: Paradise Battle launching in 2025. Football Club Manager 2025 and TOREROWA begin open beta testing, while Etheria: Restart is set to launch its Closed Beta Test in January 2025 for mobile and PC as Palmon: Survival is arriving with early access. UFC Mobile 2 will officially shut down on March 13, 2025, as EA continues to terminate mobile titles. Tower of Fantasy transitions publishing rights to Perfect World Games, ending English and Japanese voice-overs in the process.
Highlights
Week 5: December 29 to December 31
Executive Summary
The last couple of days got little news to discuss, with Tales and Wind and Kamla being the announcements that arrived.
Highlights
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