Back again with another edition of my Monthly Mobile Gaming News Roundup, and April 2025 definitely kept the momentum alive from the last month. The month also packed in some exciting announcements and major updates that hinted at an even bigger summer ahead.
There’s a lot to dive into, so I’ve rounded up all the key highlights right here. Let’s get into it and see what April had in store!
Monthly Mobile Gaming News Roundup for April 2025
Week 1: April 01 to April 07
Executive Summary
In the first week of April 2025, mobile gaming news saw several launches and announcements, including Boxbound, Roar Rampage Classic, Game of Thrones: Kingsroad, Cats & Soup: Magic Recipe, Hungry Horrors, and City Life Game with Friends.
Noteworthy pre-registrations included Elysia: The Astral Fall and ATHENA: Blood Twins, while mo.co achieved a significant revenue milestone within 2 weeks. Silver and Blood began its open beta, and Doggy Fame and TownsFolk launched on mobile.
Supercell announced plans to expand into Hollywood, and Re:ZERO Witch’s re:surrection announced its shutdown. Upcoming releases include Oceanhorn: Chronos Dungeon, while Devil May Cry debuted as an anime on Netflix.
Highlights
- Pixel Civilization mobile launch announced: Pixel Civilization challenges you to lead your civilization to the Space Era, launching on mobile this April.
- Doggy Fame Android release: Doggy Fame lets you recruit Super Puppies and engage in turn-based tactical battles, now available on Android.
- TownsFolk mobile launch announced: TownsFolk launches on mobile, inviting you to explore a living, atmospheric world filled with puzzle challenges.
- Silver and Blood open beta begins: MOONTON Games’ Silver and Blood starts open beta in selected regions: Here’s how to download and play.
- Elysia: The Astral Fall pre-registration opens: Elysia: The Astral Fall, an AFK Journey-like idle fantasy RPG, is coming to mobile in Q3 2025, and opens pre-registration on Android.
- Supercell expands into Hollywood: Supercell is heading to Hollywood as they begin a recruitment hunt for a Senior Film and TV Development Executive.
- Re:ZERO Witch’s re:surrection shutdown announced: Re: ZERO – Starting Life in Another World Witch’s re:surrection to shutdown on May 30, 2025.
- Oceanhorn: Chronos Dungeon mobile and PC launch announced: Oceanhorn: Chronos Dungeon set to introduce its fun dungeon-crawling experience to mobile and PC in Q2 2025.
- Devil May Cry anime debuts on Netflix: Devil May Cry makes its Netflix debut as an anime series.
- BGMI hosts digital wedding celebration: BGMI unveils digital wedding celebration for real-life gamer couple, with big names joining the virtual festivities.
- Bunnysip Tale open beta begins: Bunnysip Tale lets you run a charming cafe and serve animal guests, begins Open Beta Test on Android.
- ATHENA: Blood Twins pre-registration opens: ATHENA: Blood Twins is arriving in the West with stunning MMORPG gameplay, now open for pre-registration.
Week 2: April 08 to April 14
Executive Summary
The second week also kicked started with launches and new game announcements. Out of the Park Baseball Go 26, Bang Bang Legion, HYDE RUN, Little Corner Tea House, Crashlands 2, and Black Mirror: Thronglets saw launches while Fortress Frontlines soft-launched.
ReMemento – White Shadow and MOCHI-O were announced for a global release. Youxing Continent launched in China, and Rust Mobile began its Closed Beta Test in the region.
Pre-registrations opened for Prime Football 2025, Star Resonance, Labyrinth City, Garena Free City, METRO QUESTER, and Chasing Kaleidorider. Deus Ex Go and Hitman Sniper made a comeback on mobile platforms. Jetpack Joyride Racing kicked off the Closed Beta Test.
Highlights
- Out of the Park Baseball Go 26 mobile release: Out of the Park Baseball Go 26 brings new and revamped features and upgrades, now available on mobile.
- Fortress Frontlines soft launch: Fortress Frontlines, a new roguelike tower defense title from Sandsoft Games, soft launches on Android.
- ReMemento – White Shadow global launch announced: ReMemento – White Shadow, the Korean turn-based RPG, is launching globally this May 2025.
- Youxing Continent China launch: Youxing Continent, a Genshin Impact-inspired title with MMO gameplay, launches in China.
- Rust Mobile Closed Beta Test in China: Rust Mobile to launch a 7-day Closed Beta Test in China from April 16.
- Prime Football 2025 pre-registration: Prime Football 2025 offers a new idle football management experience and opens pre-registration on Android.
- Star Resonance Closed Beta Test announced: Star Resonance, a new open-world MMORPG based on Blue Protocol, announces 2nd Closed Beta Test in China.
- Labyrinth City Android pre-registration: Labyrinth City, the captivating puzzle-adventure title, is coming to Android, opens pre-registration.
- Bang Bang Legion is available on mobile: Bang Bang Legion brings intense PvP strategy gameplay with a twist on card battles, now available on mobile.
- Garena Free City pre-registration: Garena Free City, the open-world gangster RPG, opens pre-registration on mobile in select regions.
- Chasing Kaleidorider pre-registration: Chasing Kaleidorider, Tencent Games’ RIDER girl doki-doki RPG, is coming soon to mobile, pre-registration now open.
- HYDE RUN is available on mobile: HYDE RUN fuses fast-paced runner gameplay and rhythm-infused action, now available on mobile.
- ICC mobile cricket game plans: ICC plans to explore the development of a mobile cricket game aimed at expanding its revenue sources.
- Little Corner Tea House available on iOS: Little Corner Tea House, the story-driven sim offering a relaxing and adorable gameplay experience, is now available on iOS.
- Shutdown classics return to mobile: Deus Ex Go, Hitman Sniper, and several other previously shutdown classics have quietly made their return to mobile platforms.
- Black Mirror: Thronglets now available on mobile: Netflix has launched Black Mirror: Thronglets, a creepy pet simulation game for mobile.
- Wuthering Waves character design censorship: Wuthering Waves undergoes character design censorship, without an official announcement from Kuro Games.
- Crashlands 2 mobile launch: Crashlands 2, Butterscotch Shenanigans’ comedic crafting RPG sequel, is now available on mobile.
- METRO QUESTER pre-registration opens: KEMCO’s METRO QUESTER, the hack-and-slash RPG, opens pre-registration on mobile.
- Jetpack Joyride Racing Closed Beta Test launched: Jetpack Joyride Racing, Halfbrick Studios’ new racing title, launches Closed Beta Test on mobile.
- MOCHI-O mobile and PC launch coming soon: MOCHI-O lets you use cute handheld weapons and defend your country, launching soon on mobile and PC.
Week 3: April 15 to April 21
Executive Summary
Love and Deepspace reached nearly a billion in revenue within its first 15 months. Final Fantasy XIV: Crystal World and Valorant Mobile opened pre-registration in China, while Grand Outlaws soft-launched in the US.
Wittle Defender, Hello Kitty Friends Match, and Dunk City Dynasty opened pre-registration, with the latter also soft-launching in select regions. Disney Magic Match 3D soft-launched in the Philippines, and Prison Gang Wars was announced for mobile release.
Chasing Kaleidorider began its Closed Beta Test in Japan, and Rookie Tales soft-launched in India. Crowd Legends launched in Europe, and Seedsow Lullaby was confirmed for release on May 1. Grunt Rush launched globally, while Saint Seiya Galaxy Soldiers was set for a summer release in Japan.
Plants vs Zombies 3 testing began in China, and Eclipsoul launched on Android. In other news, Discord tested age verification with Face and ID scans, and Skyesports faced allegations of sexual misconduct.
Highlights
Week 4: April 22 to April 28
Executive Summary
Paint Brawl: Color of War soft-launches in select regions, while Tencent SPARK 2025 highlighted big reveals. Summer Dungeon, Might and Magic Fates, Cluedo, Alphadia III, PUZZLE & DRAGONS 0, Umamusume: Pretty Derby, and Final Outpost: Definitive Edition are set for mobile releases.
Gameloft marks its 25th Anniversary with in-game giveaways. Releases include Delta Force, Deity Tomb: Profanation. Apple and Meta face $800M fines for DMA breach. Time Enforcers launches as an interactive comic book adventure and Gully Gangs: Street Cricket begins Open Beta.
Honor of Kings gets an animated adaptation as Digimon: Source Code is now out in China. Silver and Blood, RuPaul’s Drag Race Match Queen, and KAIJU NO. 8 THE GAME open pre-registration. Diamond Dreams soft-launches in Malaysia.
LISA: The Painful and LISA: The Joyful arrive on Android. Genshin Impact teams up with Charlotte Tilbury for a beauty collab. Project: Extreme is officially registered in China as Overwatch Mobile details surface.
Highlights
- Paint Brawl soft-launches in select regions: Miniclip’s Paint Brawl: Color of War brings paint-filled battles, soft launches in select regions.
- Every Mobile Gaming announcement from Tencent SPARK 2025: Every Mobile Gaming announcement made at Tencent SPARK 2025.
- Summer Dungeon launching soon on multiple platforms: Summer Dungeon lets you experience a retro 216-colour dungeon adventure, launching soon on multiple platforms.
- Gameloft celebrates 25th Anniversary with in-game giveaways: Gameloft is celebrating 25 years Anniversary, bringing special in-game giveaways across its titles.
- Delta Force mobile release announced globally: Delta Force is now globally available on mobile, offering a variety of launch rewards.
- Apple and Meta fined $800 million for Digital Markets Act breach: Apple and Meta were fined up to $800 million for breaching the Digital Markets Act.
- Time Enforcers is now available across multiple platforms: Time Enforcers delivers an interactive comic book adventure available across multiple platforms.
- Might and Magic Fates mobile launch announced: Might and Magic Fates is Ubisoft’s new TCG set in the beloved franchise, scheduled for a mobile launch.
- Cluedo launching on mobile: Hasbro’s Cluedo, also known as Clue, is launching as a free title on mobile by Ace Games, later this year.
- Gully Gangs: Street Cricket open beta launched: Gully Gangs: Street Cricket kicks off Android Open Beta, offering a unique 4v4 street multiplayer gameplay.
- Alphadia III launching on mobile on May 8: Alphadia III, KEMCO’s newest addition to its popular RPG series, is launching on mobile this May 8.
- Honor of Kings gets animated adaptation: Honor of Kings is getting an animated adaptation, Honor of Kings: Destiny, coming soon on Crunchyroll.
- Digimon: Source Code launches in China: Digimon: Source Code, Bandai Namco’s turn-based RPG launches in China on both Android and iOS.
- Silver and Blood pre-registration: Silver and Blood, MOONTON Games’ Gothic 2D RPG, opens pre-registration on mobile, launching globally this year.
- Final Outpost: Definitive Edition launch: Final Outpost: Definitive Edition arrives this May 22nd on both mobile and PC, with new features.
- RuPaul’s Drag Race Match Queen pre-registration: East Side Games Studio’s RuPaul’s Drag Race Match Queen brings glam-packed puzzles to mobile, opens pre-registration.
- KAIJU NO. 8 THE GAME pre-registration opens: Akatsuki Games’ turn-based RPG, KAIJU NO. 8 THE GAME, opens pre-registration on mobile and PC.
- Diamond Dreams soft-launches in Malaysia: Diamond Dreams, a 3D match-3 puzzler, soft-launches in Malaysia, with a global release happening soon.
- PUZZLE & DRAGONS 0 announced: GungHo announces PUZZLE & DRAGONS 0, a new chapter in the hit series, launching in May 2025.
- LISA: The Painful and LISA: The Joyful are available on Android: Serenity Forge officially ports RPG classics LISA: The Painful and LISA: The Joyful on Android.
- Deity Tomb: Profanation is now available: Deity Tomb: Profanation lets you challenge mythical deities and real-world rivals, now available on mobile.
- Genshin Impact and Charlotte Tilbury collaboration: Genshin Impact and Charlotte Tilbury collaboration to bring limited-edition beauty boxes from April 30, 2025.
- Silver and Blood pre-registration opens: Silver and Blood, MOONTON Games’ Gothic 2D RPG, opens pre-registration on mobile, launching globally this year.
- Umamusume: Pretty Derby global release announced: Cygames’ hit simulation title Umamusume: Pretty Derby is arriving globally this June 26, on mobile and PC.
- Project: Extreme is officially registered: Project: Extreme from NetEase Games is officially registered, and a testing phase in China could follow soon.
- Overwatch Mobile details surface: Overwatch Mobile is likely to be an MOBA, with publishing for Korea and Japan to be handled by NEXON.
Week 5: April 29 to April 30
Executive Summary
In the last two days of the month, there was plenty of coverage. Arknights: Endfield begins Closed Beta Test in China, while Minetris, One Fight Arena and World of Goo 2 saw releases. Flappy Bird makes a comeback on Android via Epic Games Store.
Crunchyroll kicks off Ani-May celebrations starting with Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth. Mutants: Genesis, Dragonheir: Silent Gods, and Broken Sword: Reforged prepares for a global relaunch, and Game of Thrones: Kingsroad pre-registration goes live ahead of its May 21 release.
Dragon Sword announces a Closed Beta with pre-registration from May 8, and Stella Sora kicks off its closed beta test.
Highlights
- Arknights: Endfield Closed Beta Test begins in China: Arknights: Endfield, Hypergryph’s strategic RPG, announces a Closed Beta Test in China, with recruitment now live.
- Minetris launches on mobile: Minetris launches on mobile, offering a premium Tetris-like puzzling adventure.
- Mutants: Genesis launch on May 20: Mutants: Genesis launches on May 20, featuring over 200 cards to collect and battle with.
- Flappy Bird returns on Android: Flappy Bird, the highly addictive sensation, is finally back on Android via Epic Games Store.
- One Fight Arena mobile release: One Fight Arena lets you battle with iconic ONE Championship fighters, now available on mobile.
- Crunchyroll Ani-May celebrations kick-off: Crunchyroll kicks off its Ani-May celebrations with the launch of Square Enix’s Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth, with more games coming soon.
- Dragonheir: Silent Gods global relaunch: Dragonheir: Silent Gods is set to relaunch globally with major upgrades and a fresh start from Season 1.
- Game of Thrones: Kingsroad pre-registration live: Netmarble’s Game of Thrones: Kingsroad is launching on May 21, 2025, pre-registration is live now.
That’s all for the mobile gaming news for April 2025. If you liked the roundup that catered towards the April 2025 news focusing on mobile gaming, here are the previous editions:
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