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Back again with another edition of my Monthly Mobile Gaming News Roundup, and June 2025 brought plenty of heat in the world of mobile games. From global launches and major soft launches to fresh updates and surprise announcements, this month kept players busy.

There’s a lot to cover, so I’ve rounded up all the key highlights for you right here. Let’s jump in and take a look at everything June had in store!

Monthly Mobile Gaming News Roundup for June 2025

Week 1: June 01 to June 07

Executive Summary

The first week of June 2025 kicked off with a diverse batch of mobile gaming news. Notable launches included Vampire’s Fall 2, BTS Cooking On STOVE: TinyTAN, Amazing Cultivation Simulator, and White Day. Upcoming June releases such as Go Go Wolf!, What Duck, and True Fear 3 were also spotlighted.

SHIFT UP officially unveiled Project Spirits, a major new fantasy title targeting a 2027 cross-platform global release. Pre-registration campaigns ramped up with BRAVE FRONTIER LEGION, FIFA Rivals, The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin, and Empire Heroes opening their signups.

Meanwhile, Dragon Ball: Gekishin Squadra began its Network Test, and Sonic Blitz soft-launched in the Philippines. Sea of Remnants by NetEase was revealed for 2026, while mobile versions of HITMAN World of Assassination, Sniper Elite 5, and Final Fantasy XIV are officially on the way. The Apple Design Awards 2025 also honored standout mobile titles, including Balatro.

Highlights

• What Duck launches this June: What Duck introduces tower defense RTS with a feathered twist, launching this June.
• BTS Cooking On STOVE: TinyTAN is now available: BTS Cooking On STOVE: TinyTAN delivers global flavors and K-pop charm, now available on mobile.
• LHEA and the Word Spirit launches this August: LHEA and the Word Spirit brings a magical roguelite journey through life and death to multiple platforms this August.
• Cat Quest III coming to iOS: Cat Quest III builds on the beloved series with a pawsome RPG adventure, arriving on iOS this August.
• Dragon Ball: Gekishin Squadra network test begins: Dragon Ball: Gekishin Squadra announces Network Test across multiple platforms starting June 12, 2025.
• Apple Design Awards 2025 winners announced: Apple Design Awards 2025 winners are announced, with Balatro bagging yet another award alongside other hits.
• Sonic Blitz soft-launches in the Philippines: Rovio’s Sonic Blitz soft-launches in the Philippines, bringing Sonic-themed CCG gameplay.
• Sea of Remnants unveiled by NetEase Games: NetEase Games unveils Sea of Remnants, an oceanic adventure RPG arriving in 2026 across multiple platforms.
• White Day launches on mobile: White Day delivers a haunting school horror adventure on mobile, available via Crunchyroll.
• Sniper Elite 5 coming to iOS and Mac: Sniper Elite 5 launches on iOS and Mac in early 2026, following Sniper Elite 4’s footsteps.
• Amazing Cultivation Simulator now on mobile: Amazing Cultivation Simulator, the award-winning sim, is now available on mobile with rich Xianxia sect-building gameplay.
• HITMAN World of Assassination coming to iOS: HITMAN World of Assassination is coming to iOS this Summer with the full trilogy experience.
• Crystal of Atlan x One-Punch Man collab begins: Crystal of Atlan announces One-Punch Man collaboration for its first major crossover, starting June 26.
• True Fear 3 concludes trilogy: True Fear 3 concludes the acclaimed thriller trilogy this July 3, with horror and puzzle-filled gameplay.
• Please, Watch The Artwork continues series: Please, Watch The Artwork continues the series’ immersive art experience with Edward Hopper’s iconic works, arriving on multiple platforms.
• Final Fantasy XIV mobile China launch set: Final Fantasy XIV mobile is gearing up for the China launch on June 19, 2025.

Week 2: June 08 to June 14

Executive Summary

The second week of June 2025 brought in another wave of mobile gaming news. Noteworthy launches this week include Trail Blazer Racing and the Android release date for Roadman.

Pre-registration updates came in strong with Mecha BREAK, Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley, Happy Citizens, My Talking Tom Friends 2, and Chaos Zero Nightmare opening pre-registration in July. Newly revealed games like Aniimo, Blade & Soul Heroes, and Eat the Rich promise ambitious multi-platform experiences in the coming months and years.

Meanwhile, Apple revealed its new Games app launching this Fall, and Supercell announced regional pricing changes. On the content side, fans of Plants vs. Zombies can now look forward to a WEBTOON collaboration, while AlternaVvelt: Blue Exorcist AS and Boxville 2 prepare for late June launches.

Highlights

• Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley pre-registration begins: Snapbreak’s Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley opens pre-registration, bringing musical puzzles and a story-driven adventure.
• Chaos Zero Nightmare pre-registration begins in July: Super Creative’s Chaos Zero Nightmare offers genre-blending action in a dark fantasy setting, with pre-registration kicking off this July.
• Dragoneer Squad: Idle pre-registration now live: Dragoneer Squad: Idle brings a laid-back fantasy experience with quirky dragons, with pre-registration now live on Android.
• Supercell announces regional price changes: Supercell announces in-app regional price changes in several regions, including Brazil and Poland.
• My Talking Tom Friends 2 pre-registration begins: My Talking Tom Friends 2 is Outfit7’s blockbuster sequel set in a new world, and opens pre-registration.
• AlternaVvelt: Blue Exorcist AS launching June 25: AlternaVvelt: Blue Exorcist AS launches on mobile this June 25, with a new story, characters, and gameplay.
• Roadman launches June 19 on Android: Roadman, a gritty crime sim with prejudice, power struggles, and gunfights, launches on Android this June 19.
• Trail Blazer Racing launches on Android: Trail Blazer Racing debuts on Android with fast-paced off-roading and challenging terrains.
• Boxville 2 launches June 26: Boxville 2 continues the award-winning adventure with more emotions and puzzles, arriving June 26 on multiple platforms.
• 3 Minutes to Midnight arrives on iOS: 3 Minutes to Midnight brings Betty’s comedy-filled conspiracy hunt adventure to iOS.
• Nekopara Sekai Connect pre-registration begins: Nekopara Sekai Connect lets you run a patisserie and raise catgirls, and opens pre-registration.
• Reversed Front: Bonfire banned in Hong Kong: Mobile game Reversed Front: Bonfire banned in Hong Kong for promoting ‘armed revolution’.
• eFootball 2026 launch window revealed: eFootball 2026 is set to launch sometime between August and September 2025.

Week 3: June 15 to June 21

Executive Summary

The third week of June brought a mixed bag of mobile launches, major announcements, and shutdown news. Notable releases include Mech vs. Aliens, Slayaway Camp 2, and Dark Spire Legends: Nightfall, while Chants of Sennaar and SNO: Snow White gear up for their upcoming launches.

Meanwhile, Mutazione and Mini Airways have gone global, as pre-registration highlights include StoneAge: Pet World and a dual release for Enter and Exit the Gungeon, both bringing popular genres to mobile.

Unfortunately, this week also confirmed the upcoming shutdowns of Black Clover M and Eversoul Japan, with service ending in August. On the tech side, Jio teamed up with KRAFTON to bring India’s first gaming pack featuring BGMI perks.

Other interesting highlights include HoYoverse opening a real-world themed café in Berlin, a quirky soup-hoarding game, and Fortnite’s Blitz Royale mode, tailored for quick mobile gameplay.

Highlights

• Fate War mobile release: IGG’s Fate War lets you lead a tribe through a post-Ragnarok world, launching soon on mobile.
• Mech vs. Aliens launches on mobile: Mech vs. Aliens brings space expeditions, PvP duels, and large-scale battles, now available on mobile.
• Jio gaming pack announced with KRAFTON: Jio launches India’s first-ever gaming pack in partnership with KRAFTON India, packed with BGMI rewards and cloud gaming.
• Fortnite Blitz Royale mode live: Fortnite’s new Blitz Royale mode offers fast-paced matches and mobile-friendly action, live now until July 15.
• Bridge Constructor Studio release date set: Bridge Constructor Studio brings creativity and physics-based gameplay, launching this July 17 across multiple platforms.
• Mini Airways is now available on iOS: Mini Airways lets you control the skies with friends in real-time, now available on iOS.
• Talking Tom Blast Park Water Park update live: Talking Tom Blast Park Water Park update brings a new Water Park world, attractions, and outfits, live now on Apple Arcade.
• eFootball ends Bayern license: KONAMI’s eFootball confirms ending of FC Bayern München license on June 30, 2025.
• Black Clover M shutdown in August: Black Clover M: Rise of the Wizard King is shutting down this August, after just 2 years of service.
• TOEM: A Photo Adventure early access: TOEM: A Photo Adventure is now live for snapshot-filled exploration, starting early access on Android.
• Enter and Exit the Gungeon mobile pre-registration: Devolver Digital’s Enter and Exit the Gungeon is bringing bullet hell mayhem to mobile this summer, with pre-registration now open.

Week 4: June 22 to June 28

Executive Summary

The penultimate week of June saw some of the biggest mobile gaming releases, including Persona5: The Phantom X, Umamusume: Pretty Derby, Silver and Blood, and MARVEL Mystic Mayhem. Meanwhile, Disco Elysium prepares for its mobile debut this August, and Jetpack Joyride Racing, Road to Empress, and How 2 Escape: Lost Submarine have opened pre-registration.

However, this week also delivered unfortunate news, with DanMachi BATTLE CHRONICLE, Tower of God: Great Journey, and a large portion of Netflix Games content set to shut down or be removed soon. On the innovation front, Google Instant Games was launched, and COD Mobile teased an exciting collaboration with Gundam.

In India, KRAFTON unveiled a new esports initiative that could reshape the BGMI scene. The week also saw quirky additions like Goobie Garden, Hunt and Hook: Frontier, and Goat Simulator 3’s Multiverse DLC, which kept things fun and chaotic.

Highlights

• Disco Elysium mobile release: Disco Elysium brings its award-winning gameplay in a reimagined mobile form, releasing this August 5th.
• DanMachi BATTLE CHRONICLE shutdown: DanMachi BATTLE CHRONICLE is shutting down on September 29, after just 2 years of service.
• Tower of God: Great Journey shutdown: Tower of God: Great Journey announces shutdown on August 20, 2025.
• Netflix Games content removal: Netflix Games slashes game library with 22 titles, leaving in July 2025, including Monument 3 Trilogy, Hades, and more.
• Hunt and Hook: Frontier launch: Hunt and Hook: Frontier brings lifelike hunting and fishing action, launching soon on mobile.
• Viladia: Pixie Paradise soft launch: Viladia: Pixie Paradise lets you build your dream fairy village and farm, soft-launches on Android in select regions.
• Monmate Master: Idle Adventure available: Monmate Master, another Palworld-inspired idle adventure title, is now available on mobile.
• Google Instant Games launch: Google launches Instant Games, bringing a collection of fun H5 games on mobile.
• Goat Simulator 3 DLC release: Goat Simulator 3 launches its Multiverse of Nonsense DLC expansion on mobile, bringing dimension-hopping madness.
• Tiny Royale: ZOMBIES! launches on Discord: Zynga’s Tiny Royale: ZOMBIES! revives the 2019 hit with a zombie twist, now available exclusively on Discord.
• Cricket Team Coach 2025 soft launches: Cricket Team Coach 2025 lets players become cricket managers, now available on Android in select regions.
• How 2 Escape: Lost Submarine launch: How 2 Escape: Lost Submarine offers a unique two-player challenge across devices, now available on multiple platforms.
• KRAFTON India esports initiative: KRAFTON India announces new esports initiative with a probable franchise model BGMI league.
• MARVEL Mystic Mayhem global release: NetEase Games’ MARVEL Mystic Mayhem lets you fight the Nightmare with your favorite heroes, now globally available.

• Rail Rescue: Puzzle Lines launch: Rail Rescue: Puzzle Lines lets you draw tracks and save friends, launching on June 30.
• SAMURAI SHODOWN R release date: SAMURAI SHODOWN R releases on July 9 with classic fighters and real-time duels, open beta now live.
• Goobie Garden mobile launch: Goobie Garden blends Tamagotchi charm with autobattling chaos, launching on mobile this Winter.
• COD Mobile x Gundam collab: COD Mobile announces collaboration with Gundam, arriving on July 2, 2025.
• Silver and Blood global release: MOONTON GAMES’ Gothic RPG, Silver and Blood, invites you to a world of vampires, now globally available on mobile and PC.
• MU: Pocket Knights launch: WEBZEN’s MU: Pocket Knights offers a cute spin on the classic MU series, launching later this year.
• Jetpack Joyride Racing pre-registration: Halfbrick Studios’ Jetpack Joyride Racing opens pre-registration on mobile ahead of an August 2025 launch.
• Date A Live: Spirit Echo iOS release: Date A Live: Spirit Echo revives the beloved action dating RPG, launching on iOS this July 30.
• Road to Empress pre-registration: New One Studio’s interactive FMV drama, Road to Empress, lets you relive Wu Zetian’s legacy, with pre-registration now live.
• Persona5: The Phantom X global launch: Persona5: The Phantom X launches globally, letting you live a double life as a Phantom Thief and student.
• Umamusume: Pretty Derby global release: Cygames’ Umamusume: Pretty Derby brings its beloved horse girls to players worldwide, now available on mobile and PC.
• Battlemons early access begins: Battlemons blends heartwarming storytelling with monster-taming, and has started early access on Android in select regions.

Week 5: June 29 to June 30

Executive Summary

The last two days have had a couple of news stories. StarSavior is gearing up for a limited test run in South Korea starting July 23. Meanwhile, Seal of Fate joins the party with its closed beta, as eFootball World Festival Tokyo 2025 revealed fresh details about its global football celebration.

Highlights

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

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