New releases, Industry movements and more

I’m back with yet another column of my Monthly Mobile Gaming News Roundup, and I must say, March 2025 had its fair share of hot topics to discuss, apart from the mobile game releases we saw throughout the month.

Putting things together, there have been major updates that set the stage for the months ahead, so I’ll go over the biggest highlights in this space, so let me jump right in.

Monthly Mobile Gaming News Roundup for March 2025

Week 1: March 01 to March 07

Executive Summary

In the first week of March 2025, mobile gaming news included launches of Street Fighter IV: CE, SwipeRogue, Kingshot, and Tiny Dangerous Dungeons Remake on mobile. The New Denpa Men, Bitball Baseball, The Electric State: Kid Cosmo, and Draconia Saga GLOBAL announced their upcoming mobile launches.

Meanwhile, Suikoden STAR LEAP and Lokko were confirmed to be in development for mobile and multiple platforms. Pre-registrations opened for Frozen War, Metro 2055, Kitty’s Kitchen Diary, and Astral Takers, while RPCS3 released its alpha build for Android.

Honor of Kings invested $15 million into esports, and HoYoverse began recruiting for a new Honkai IP. In other news, Activision’s mobile games sparked controversy over AI-generated ads, Gran Saga announced its shutdown on April 30, and Under Par Golf Architect was revealed as a multi-platform golf management game.

Highlights

• Street Fighter IV: CE launches in the Philippines: Street Fighter IV: CE is now available on mobile via Netflix Games in the Philippines.
• The New Denpa Men mobile launch date announced: The New Denpa Men is set to launch on mobile on March 10, 2025.
• Honor of Kings invests $15 million in esports: Honor of Kings announces a $15 million investment and a refined league system for its worldwide esports.
• RPCS3 alpha build launches on Android: RPCS3, an open-source PS3 emulator, now has an official alpha build available on Android.
• SwipeRogue launches on mobile: SwipeRogue, a pixelated roguelike RPG, is now available on mobile.
• Bitball Baseball set for mobile launch: Bitball Baseball, featuring retro baseball gameplay, is set to launch on March 12, 2025.
• Frozen War opens pre-registration: IGG’s Frozen War, a fresh take on the 4X strategy survival genre, has opened pre-registration on mobile.
• The Electric State: Kid Cosmo launches on March 18: Netflix Games’ The Electric State: Kid Cosmo, a prequel to the new film, launches on March 18 with a game-within-a-game experience.
• Suikoden STAR LEAP in development for mobile: Konami’s Suikoden STAR LEAP is currently in development for mobile, offering a new RPG adventure.
• Activision’s mobile games spark debate with AI ads: Activision’s upcoming mobile games have raised eyebrows even before release due to AI-generated advertisements.
• Lokko in development as a multi-platform 3D platformer: Lokko, a 3D platformer from Sony India Hero Project, is currently in development across multiple platforms.

• Draconia Saga GLOBAL launches on March 6: Draconia Saga GLOBAL, an RPG featuring mythical creatures, is set to launch on March 6.
• HoYoverse recruits for new Honkai IP: HoYoverse has opened recruitment for a new Honkai IP game featuring urban fantasy and auto battles.
• Under Par Golf Architect announced for multiple platforms: Under Par Golf Architect is set to bring golf management to life with a multi-platform launch.
• Gran Saga shutting down on April 30, 2025: Gran Saga will shut down on April 30, 2025, after just four months of global service.
• Kingshot now available on mobile: Century Games’ Kingshot, similar to its hit title Whiteout Survival, is now available on mobile.
• Metro 2055 opens pre-registration on Android: Metro 2055, a post-apocalyptic survival adventure, has opened pre-registration for Android.
• Kitty’s Kitchen Diary opens global pre-registration: Kitty’s Kitchen Diary invites players to cook tasty meals and bond with adorable cats, with global pre-registration now open.
• Astral Takers opens pre-registration on Android: KEMCO’s new turn-based JRPG, Astral Takers, has opened pre-registration on Android.
• Tiny Dangerous Dungeons Remake launches on mobile: Tiny Dangerous Dungeons Remake, a completely rebuilt adventure, is now available on mobile.

Week 2: March 08 to March 14

Executive Summary

In the second week, several games became available as well, including Meduverse, Birds Camp, and Song of Conquest Mobile, while Monopoly World entered soft launch. Upcoming releases were confirmed for Pondlife, TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge, and Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond, with Disco Elysium set for a summer mobile launch.

Meanwhile, NZ Mobile and King’s Chess began testing in China, and OVERDARE launched a beta test in Brazil. MARVEL Mystic Mayhem also started its second closed beta, while Cute Invasion began live testing. Meow Rangers and Game of Thrones: Kingsroad opened pre-registrations.

Elsewhere, Brazil mandated Apple to allow sideloading, Love and Deepspace introduced face verification in China, and BlizzCon 2026 was confirmed for next September. Crunchyroll Game Vault expanded its lineup, and Tencent Games revealed plans for a new Honor of Kings hero shooter.

Highlights

• NZ Mobile begins testing in China: Tencent Games’ NZ Mobile, the mobile adaptation of Assault Fire, has started testing in China after a long period of silence.
• Pokémon UNITE Asia Champions League 2025 details revealed: The Pokémon UNITE Asia Champions League 2025 announces its teams, format, prize pool, and more.
• OVERDARE beta test launches in Brazil: OVERDARE, a gaming platform utilizing Unreal Engine 5, has launched its beta test in Brazil on mobile.
• Meduverse now available on mobile: Meduverse, an educational platform featuring interactive games, is now available on mobile.
• Brazil mandates Apple to allow sideloading: Brazil has ordered Apple to enable sideloading on iOS devices within 90 days.
• Love and Deepspace adds face verification in China: Love and Deepspace has announced a ‘face verification’ feature for its China server.
• Asphalt Legends Unite reveals 2025 roadmap: Asphalt Legends Unite has announced its roadmap for 2025.
• Cute Invasion live test begins on Android: Gameloft’s twisted creative shooter, Cute Invasion, has started live testing on Android in select regions.
• hololive announces Project Dreams for mobile: hololive has officially revealed its rhythm-based title, Project Dreams, for mobile platforms.
• TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge mobile launch date announced: TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge is launching on mobile on April 15, with pre-registrations now open.

• Clash of Clans removes training time: Clash of Clans has removed the Troop, Spell, and Siege Machine Training time.
• King’s Chess beta test in China: Tencent Games’ new strategy auto-chess title, King’s Chess, is set to begin beta testing in China.
• Odin: Valhalla Rising global launch confirmed: Kakao Games’ MMORPG, Odin: Valhalla Rising, is set for a global launch later this year after a long wait.
• Birds Camp now available: ChillyRoom’s card-based tower defense game, Birds Camp, is now available on Android and iOS.
• Meow Rangers pre-registration begins: Meow Rangers, featuring adorable feline heroes and auto-battle gameplay, has opened pre-registration on Android.
• BlizzCon 2026 returns next September: Blizzard Entertainment’s global gaming convention, BlizzCon 2026, is set to return to Anaheim in September next year.
• Tencent Games developing new hero shooter: Tencent Games is developing a new hero shooter based on the Honor of Kings IP.
• Monopoly World soft launch begins: Monopoly World, a reimagined take on the classic board game featuring real-world locations, has entered soft launch in select regions.
• Pondlife mobile launch set for March: Pondlife, a relaxing freshwater experience, is scheduled to launch on mobile this March.
• MARVEL Mystic Mayhem Closed Beta 2.0: MARVEL Mystic Mayhem begins its 2nd round of Closed Beta on Android starting March 20 in select regions.
• Song of Conquest Mobile global launch: Coffee Stain’s Song of Conquest Mobile, the fantasy strategy title, is now globally available.
• HoYo FEST 2025 announcement: HoYoverse announces HoYo FEST 2025, bringing a grand celebration of HoYoverse games across Southeast Asia.
• Crunchyroll Game Vault expansion: Crunchyroll expands its Game Vault collection with Destiny’s Princess and Ys Chronicles.
• Game of Thrones: Kingsroad pre-registration: Netmarble’s Game of Thrones: Kingsroad opens pre-registration across multiple platforms.
• Disco Elysium mobile release: Disco Elysium brings its award-winning gameplay in a reimagined mobile form, releasing this Summer.
• Netflix Puzzled soft launch: Netflix Puzzled soft launches on mobile in select regions, offering daily puzzles and word games.
• Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond release date: Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond, Cygames’ latest entry into the Shadowverse franchise, launches on June 17, 2025.

Week 3: March 15 to March 21

Executive Summary

Part of the mobile gaming news, several games launched again in the third week of March 2025, including New Star GP, Avatar Legends: Realms Collide, VolleyBall King, and Resident Evil 3 remake on Apple devices. Meanwhile, Pool Masters has entered soft launch, and mo.co launched its open beta.

DARKEST DAYS and Spirit Crossing announced upcoming playtests, while Whispers from the Star and MISFITZ are preparing for beta phases. In addition, CookieRun: OvenSmash and Bleach: Soul Resonance are gearing up for closed beta tests, while Azur Promilia begins offline playtesting in China.

Pre-registrations opened for Super Milo Adventures, MageTrain, and Delta Force, with the latter set for a summer 2025 launch. Once Human and Punch Out: CCG Duel confirmed April 2025 releases, while Star Wars: Hunters is shutting down in October 2025.

Other industry updates include Google Play Games expanding Android compatibility on PC, Masang Soft acquiring the King’s Raid IP, and Square Enix suing HK TEN TREE LIMITED over Mecharashi.

Highlights

• Whispers from the Star CBT coming soon: Whispers from the Star offers a real-time, interactive adventure with AI-enhanced dialogues, with a closed beta test coming soon on iOS.
• Star Wars: Hunters shutting down: Star Wars: Hunters, Zynga’s strategic MOBA based on the beloved IP, is shutting down on October 1, 2025.
• Bleach: Soul Resonance closed beta begins: Bleach: Soul Resonance, an officially licensed 3D ARPG based on the Bleach IP, starts closed beta testing in China.
• Delta Force launching in Summer 2025: Delta Force is set to officially launch in Summer 2025 on Android and iOS, with pre-registrations now open.
• Google Play Games expands to all Android titles on PC: Google is rolling out a major update to Google Play Games, allowing all Android titles to be accessible on PC.
• HoYoverse future projects lineup revealed: HoYoverse’s upcoming projects span multiple genres, from RPGs to shooters.
• Punch Out: CCG Duel mobile launch: Punch Out: CCG Duel launches this April 9th on mobile, bringing fast-paced duels with retro-inspired visuals.
• Azur Promilia offline playtest in China: Azur Promilia, Manjuu Games’ new fantasy RPG, will begin its offline playtest in China starting April 2025.
• Masang Soft acquires King’s Raid IP: Masang Soft has acquired the King’s Raid IP and plans to revive the title, which was discontinued on March 15, 2025.
• Super Milo Adventures pre-registration opens: Super Milo Adventures, a nostalgic platformer, has opened pre-registration on Android.
• GamingonPhone Conference 3rd Edition returns: The GamingonPhone Conference (GPC) Online will return for its 3rd Edition on April 24, 2025.
• New Star GP launches on mobile: New Star GP, from the makers of Retro Bowl, is now available on mobile, bringing classic arcade racing nostalgia.
• mo.co Open Beta now live: mo.co has launched its Open Beta, offering a monster-hunting experience on both Android and iOS.

• MageTrain pre-registration opens: MageTrain, featuring old-school snake-like gameplay, has opened pre-registration on mobile.
• Pool Masters soft-launches on Android: Pool Masters, a new billiards game from the creators of 8 Ball Pool, has soft-launched on Android in select regions.
• Pokémon GO Scopely deal reassurance: Pokémon GO Product Director reassures players that despite the high-profile Scopely deal, the game will have “no ads, no data sales.”
• Plants vs. Zombies Reloaded rating spotted: EA could be reviving its iconic PvZ franchise with Plants vs. Zombies Reloaded, as it has been rated by the Brazilian classification board.
• Square Enix files lawsuit over Mecharashi: Square Enix has sued HK TEN TREE LIMITED for copyright infringement related to Mecharashi.
• Avatar Legends: Realms Collide launches on mobile: Tilting Point’s Avatar Legends: Realms Collide, a 4X strategy game set in the Avatar universe, is now available on mobile.
• Resident Evil 3 remake arrives on Apple devices: Capcom’s popular horror survival title, Resident Evil 3 remake, has launched on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
• RF Online Next launches in South Korea: Netmarble has officially launched RF Online Next on both mobile and PC, offering enhanced gameplay and visuals compared to its predecessor.
• Activision Mobile’s strategy for COD Mobile success: Activision Mobile’s VP of Product revealed that the “copy what works” approach played a key role in Call of Duty Mobile’s success.
• DARKEST DAYS Global Open Beta announced: The open-world zombie survival game DARKEST DAYS is set to begin its Global Open Beta on both mobile and PC starting April 24, 2025.
• Spirit Crossing Closed Alpha playtest coming soon: Netflix and Spry Fox’s cozy life sim MMO, Spirit Crossing, is set to launch its Closed Alpha playtests on mobile shortly.
• MISFITZ mobile playtest announced: Antihero Studios has announced a two-day playtest for its first title, MISFITZ, a top-down extraction game.
• CookieRun: OvenSmash CBT begins in April: Devsisters’ latest title in the CookieRun franchise, CookieRun: OvenSmash, will begin its Closed Beta testing in April 2025.
• DIGIMON ALYSION revealed as a new TCG: Bandai Namco has unveiled DIGIMON ALYSION, a trading card game currently in development for mobile, during DIGIMON CON 2025.
• Once Human mobile launch set for April 2025: NetEase Games’ open-world survival title, Once Human, is officially set to launch on mobile in April 2025.
• VolleyBall King launches on mobile: VolleyBall King invites you to enjoy fast-paced volleyball with flashy moves, now available on mobile.

Week 4: March 22 to March 28

Executive Summary

Pocket Hockey Stars, Mino, NETHER MONSTERS, Your House, King’s League II, PBJ – The Musical, and SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered were part of the releases in the fourth week. Meanwhile, Nintendo Today! is now available for daily Nintendo updates. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown and Duck Town will be in the release plans.

Pre-registrations have begun for Minion Rumble, and WELTKRIEG 1: FIRESTORM is preparing for a regional beta this summer. War Of The Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius is shutting down on May 29, 2025.

Industry updates include ByteDance transferring publishing rights for MLBB, MLA, and Marvel Snap, KRAFTON acquiring a controlling stake in Nautilus Mobile, and CD Projekt Red partnering with Scopely for a new project. Meanwhile, the European Commission is investigating virtual currency in games.

Highlights

• Pocket Hockey Stars is now available: Pocket Hockey Stars delivers thrilling, fast-paced, competitive, arcade-style hockey battles, now available on mobile.
• European Commission investigates virtual currency in games: The European Commission targets “disguised virtual currency” in games, taking action against the maker of Star Stable Online.
• WELTKRIEG 1: FIRESTORM regional beta announced: WELTKRIEG 1: FIRESTORM, a World War I-themed FPS title, is in development, with a regional beta arriving this summer.
• War Of The Visions Final Fantasy Brave Exvius shutting down: War Of The Visions Final Fantasy Brave Exvius is shutting down on May 29, 2025.
• Apple Arcade struggles as a standalone service: Apple Arcade reportedly struggles as a standalone service, hit with ‘low usage and profits.’
• Mino launches on Android: Mino introduces a unique balancing twist to the match-3 genre, now available on Android.
• Clash of Clans x WWE collaboration leaks: Clash of Clans is collaborating with WWE, with leaks teasing several wrestling-themed items and troops.
• PBJ – The Musical launching on iOS: PBJ – The Musical, an interactive, handcrafted musical adventure by Lorraine Bowen, is coming to iOS on March 26th.
• Com2uS announces TOUGEN ANKI game adaptation: Com2uS announces a game adaptation of TOUGEN ANKI, showcasing its trailer at Anime Japan 2025.
• NETHER MONSTERS launches on iOS: NETHER MONSTERS lets you tame powerful NETHERMONS and battle enemies and bosses, now available on iOS.

• Minion Rumble pre-registration opens: Com2uS’ Minion Rumble lets you lead cats and capybara Champions into large-scale battles, opening pre-registration on Android.
• ByteDance transfers MLBB, MLA, and Marvel Snap publishing rights: ByteDance transfers publishing rights for MLBB, MLA, and Marvel Snap for the U.S. region without a sale.
• CD Projekt Red partners with Scopely: CD Projekt Red is to partner with Scopely for a new title based on its IP.
• Duck Town mobile launch set for August 27, 2025: Duck Town brings a mix of rhythm gameplay with a pet simulation experience, launching on mobile on August 27, 2025.
• Your House now available on iOS: Your House lets you experience a text-driven mystery with escape-room style puzzles, now available on iOS.
• KRAFTON acquires controlling stake in Nautilus Mobile for $14 million: KRAFTON has sealed a $14 million acquisition of a controlling stake in Nautilus Mobile.
• Nintendo Today! launches on Android and iOS: Nintendo Today! brings daily Nintendo updates to your small-screen devices, now on Android and iOS.
• Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown mobile release on April 14, 2025: Ubisoft’s Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is coming to mobile on April 14, 2025, with pre-registrations now open.
• SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered is now available: SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered delivers its iconic RPG gameplay with revamped visuals, now available on multiple platforms.
• King’s League II is now available: King’s League II, a sequel to the award-winning RPG, is now available on both Android and iOS.

Week 5: March 29 to March 31

Executive Summary

The final three days of March 2025 had their fair share of mobile gaming news. City of Wars: Powered by Yakuza, Shambles: Sons of Apocalypse, and Mixmob: Racer 1, arrived to the game. Timelie has also arrived in early access on Android, while Etheria: Restart and Wex Mobile: Battle Royale opened pre-registrations alongside the new announcement of Tsukuyomi: The Divine Hunter.

Highlights

That’s all for the mobile gaming news for March 2025. If you liked the roundup that catered towards the March 2025 news focusing on mobile gaming, here are the previous editions:

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