Half the year is now done, and with this, half the coverage of the mobile gaming scene is coming to an end. Well, there is still half remaining, and as expected I will be covering the interesting roundups for the coming months too. With a vibrant June ending, I would like to get the hot news covered and aim to give a comprehensive look at all the thrilling gaming experiences the previous month had in store for us with this Monthly Mobile Gaming News Roundup for June 2024.
Monthly Mobile Gaming News Roundup for June 2024
Week 1: June 01 to June 07
Executive Summary
The first week of Mobile gaming news this June 2024 kicked off with a couple of mobile gaming announcements, with Ballad of Antara and Pudgy Penguins mobile game adaptation coming in 2025. Skul: The Hero Slayer is now available on mobile. BATTLE CRUSH opened pre-registrations as Ash of Gods: Redemption announced its closed beta.
In other news, Valorant Mobile got approved in China, whereas Netflix Games’ Summer 2024 lineup and The Angry Birds Movie 3 were announced.
Highlights
- Ballad of Antara announced: Ballad of Antara is a new fantasy action RPG announced by Infold Games; coming to Mobile, PC, and PS5.
- PUBG Mobile or BGMI could be getting Extreme HDR graphics: PUBG Mobile or BGMI could be getting Extreme HDR graphics in its future updates.
- Pudgy Penguins mobile game adaptation coming in 2025: Pudgy Penguins is getting a mobile game adaptation in 2025 but there’s a catch.
- Supercell teases a secret website for Squad Busters: Supercell teases a secret website for their latest action title Squad Busters.
- Honor of Kings launches esports Partnership Program: Popular MOBA Honor of Kings launches its inaugural esports Partnership Program.
- Ash of Gods: Redemption opens closed beta: Ash of Gods: Redemption opens a round of closed beta tests on Android.
- Battle Guys: Royale soft launch for Android: Battle Guys: Royale, a multiplayer shooter from the makers of Stumble Guys, gets a soft launch for Android in select regions.
- Skul: The Hero Slayer now available on mobile: Skul: The Hero Slayer, Playdigious’ new rogue-like action title, is now available on mobile.
- Netflix Games’ Summer 2024 lineup announced: Netflix Games has announced its Summer lineup for the year, ranging from Perfect Match to a Lord of the Rings game.
- Valorant Mobile gets approval in China: Valorant Mobile gets approval in China, hinting at a flurry of announcements soon.
- Neopets: Tales of Dacardia officially launched on mobile: Neopets: Tales of Dacardia, a new town builder simulator, gets an official launch on mobile.
- The Angry Birds Movie 3 announced: Rovio Entertainment, SEGA, and Prime Focus Studios announce the production of The Angry Birds Movie 3 in collaboration with DNEG Animation.
- BATTLE CRUSH opens pre-registrations: BATTLE CRUSH opens pre-registrations ahead of the official release on June 27th, 2024.
- Apple Design Awards 2024 winners announced: Apple Design Awards 2024 winners are announced.
- Uber plans to add mini-games to its iOS application: Uber is planning to add mini-games to its iOS application.
Week 2: June 08 to June 14
Executive Summary
Covering mobile gaming news for the second week of June 2024, Ding Dong Dang was officially launched on Mobile while Gameloft’s Disney Speedstorm got its release date set. Super Contras: Metal Soldier 2 entered early access for Android. In another big announcement, Resident Evil 7 and Resident Evil 2 Remake were announced for iOS devices.
Game of Thrones: Legends RPG and LUNA The Shadow Dust opened pre-registration. Testing continues for Realmkeepers MMORPG and Dark and Darker Mobile. Aptoide launched a free iOS marketplace alternative. Wuthering Waves reached 30 million downloads and earned $36 million in mobile revenue, while Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed Shadows was confirmed for iPad and Mac OS release.
Highlights
- PUBG Mobile unveils official power ranking: PUBG Mobile unveils official power ranking for the Esports Teams ahead of the PMWC 2024.
- Ding Dong Dang officially launches on Mobile: Ding Dong Dang, a new Shinchan-inspired casual title, gets an official launch on Mobile.
- Realmkeepers MMORPG soft launches in the Philippines: Realmkeepers MMORPG, a new action-packed RPG title, gets a soft launch in the Philippines for Android.
- Super Contras: Metal Soldier 2 early access for Android: Super Contras: Metal Soldier 2, a new action title inspired by the classic side-scrolling shooter Contra, gets early access for Android.
- Aptoide launches free iOS marketplace alternative: Aptoide has launched its free iOS marketplace alternative to Apple Stores.
- Resident Evil 7 and Resident Evil 2 Remake coming to iOS devices: Resident Evil 7 and Resident Evil 2 Remake are coming to iPhone 15 Pro, iPad, and macOS devices.
- Gameloft’s Disney Speedstorm official launch: Gameloft’s Disney Speedstorm to officially launch for Android and iOS on July 11, 2024.
- Game of Thrones: Legends RPG available for pre-registration: Game of Thrones: Legends RPG, a new puzzle title based on the famous TV series, is now available for pre-registration.
- Need For Speed Mobile global release: Need For Speed Mobile to release globally in Fall 2024.
- Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed Shadows coming to iPad and Mac OS: Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed Shadows is coming to iPad and Mac OS on November 15, 2024.
- Football Manager partners with Premier League: Football Manager signs a four-year partnership with Premier League starting from the 2024/25 season.
- Wuthering Waves hits 30 million downloads: Wuthering Waves hits 30 million downloads in total and earns over $36 million in mobile revenue in less than a month.
- Dark and Darker Mobile new round of CBT: Dark and Darker Mobile to begin a new round of Closed Beta Testing (CBT) this August in select regions.
- Voodoo acquires BeReal for $540 million: Mobile Games Publisher Voodoo acquires photo-sharing app BeReal for $540 million.
- LUNA The Shadow Dust opens pre-registration: LUNA The Shadow Dust, a point-and-click adventure, opens pre-registration ahead of release on June 20, 2024.
- Lords Glory soft launches in the US: Lords Glory, a strategy title from the subsidiary studio of Lords Mobile maker, gets a soft launch for Android in the US.
- Need For Speed Mobile opens pre-registrations: Need For Speed Mobile opens pre-registrations for Android and iOS in select regions.
- Delusion: Tactical Idle RPG officially launches on mobile: Delusion: Tactical Idle RPG, Super Planet’s new idle simulation title, gets an official launch for mobile.
- Cat Legends set to release on June 21st: Cat Legends, a new cat-themed idle adventure title, is set to release on June 21st on mobile.
- League of Masters: Auto Chess soft launches in Canada: League of Masters: Auto Chess, a chess battler combined with RPG elements, gets a soft launch for Android in Canada.
- FreshCut announces shut down: FreshCut, the gaming community platform for Roblox, announces shut down on June 14th, 2024.
- MOONTON Games partners with Qiddiya: MOONTON Games enters a partnership with Qiddiya to expand Mobile Legends Esports worldwide.
- Go Lick The World available: Go Lick The World is now available on Android and iOS.
Week 3: June 15 to June 21
Executive Summary
This week also saw some game releases, with Werewolf: Heart of the Forest, Tour de France Cycling Legends, and the highly awaited Honor of Kings. New games were announced too, with Project Party and PANDO LAND, and pre-registrations opening for Civilization Mobile: World Origin and Silkroad Origin Mobile.
Google Play is reportedly considering an auto-launch feature for apps post-download. Riot Games delayed the console launch of Wild Rift to prioritize mobile. Apple came under EU scrutiny for alleged competition concerns. Tencent removed Dungeon and Fighter Mobile from certain Android app stores due to a licensing dispute. In Japan, a 31-year-old man spent $250,000 of his grandmother’s money on a mobile MMORPG.
Highlights
- Google Play may introduce an auto-launch feature: Google Play may get a new feature soon where apps will auto-launch after a download.
- MOB RUSH early access for Android: MOB RUSH, a Roguelike Survival game based on the MLBB universe, gets early access for Android in select regions.
- Project Party announced by Lilith Games: Project Party is Lilith Games’ upcoming life simulation title for Mobile and PC.
- Over Field early access in Japan: Over Field, an open-world RPG from NetEase, has early access scheduled in Japan for Mobile and PC.
- Werewolf: Heart of the Forest available for iOS: Werewolf: Heart of the Forest, the famous award-winning narrative RPG, is now available for iOS.
- Civilization Mobile: World Origin closed beta in China: Civilization Mobile: World Origin, a strategy title based on the popular IP, announces closed beta testing in China.
- Wild Rift console launch delayed: Wild Rift console launch delayed as Executive Producer confirms focus on mobile.
- Silkroad Origin Mobile early access in SEA: Silkroad Origin Mobile, a fantasy-themed MMORPG, gets early access in the SEA region.
- Apple under EU scrutiny: Apple under EU scrutiny as daily charges loom over for shifting competition allegations.
- PANDO LAND official launch: PANDO LAND, a marine adventure RPG, is set for an official launch for mobile in Japan on June 24, 2024.
- Tripledot Studios acquires Zephyr Mobile: Tripledot Studios has acquired fellow mobile games developer Zephyr Mobile.
- Honor of Kings global launch: Honor of Kings gets a global launch on Android and iOS.
- Tour de France Cycling Legends official launch: Tour de France Cycling Legends, a new licensed cycling competition title, gets an official launch for mobile.
- Tencent removes Dungeon and Fighter Mobile from some Android app stores: Tencent removes the hit title Dungeon and Fighter Mobile from some Android app stores as a sign of a licensing dispute.
- 31-year-old man squanders $250,000 on mobile MMORPG: A 31-year-old man from Japan squanders his grandmother’s $250,000 on a mobile MMORPG.
Week 4: June 22 to June 28
Executive Summary
This fourth week of June 2024 had mobile gaming news filled with releases and announcements. Summoners War: Sky Arena celebrates its 10th Anniversary with 220 million downloads, while Birdman GO! debuts as an idle RPG on Android. CookieRun: Tower of Adventures expands globally. Uma Musume Pretty Derby and Kaiju No. 8: The Game announce global releases, alongside Clash Heroes being shelved and Project R.I.S.E being announced.
More game announcements followed with Sword of Convallaria opening pre-registration and Ash of Gods: Redemption beginning its testing on Android. Controversy had more news as Midnight Society terminated Dr Disrespect due to allegations against him. Nazara takes over FAU-G: Domination. Gameloft collaborates with My Hero Academia for Asphalt Legends Unite.
Highlights
- Sword of Convallaria opens pre-registrations: Sword of Convallaria opens pre-registrations for Android and iOS.
- Summoners War: Sky Arena surpasses 220 million downloads: Summoners War: Sky Arena surpasses 220 million downloads on its 10th Anniversary.
- Uma Musume Pretty Derby global version: Uma Musume Pretty Derby, the popular simulation title from Cygames, is getting a global version.
- Supercell announces Project R.I.S.E: Supercell announces Project R.I.S.E, an action RPG roguelite rebranding Clash Heroes.
- Birdman GO! official launch on Android: Birdman GO!, a new pet-collecting idle RPG, gets an official launch on Android.
- Tencent’s Party Stars adds Palworld-like gameplay: Tencent’s Party Stars is adding exciting Palworld-like gameplay.
- Midnight Society terminates Dr Disrespect: Midnight Society terminates its relationship with co-founder Dr. Disrespect amid allegations.
- Nazara takes over FAU-G: Domination: Nazara takes over the publishing duties of FAU-G: Domination, the next in the FAU-G franchise.
- Gameloft’s Asphalt 9 collaborates with My Hero Academia: Gameloft’s Asphalt 9 collaborates with My Hero Academia ahead of Asphalt Legends Unite’s launch.
- SHIFT UP announces Goddess of Victory: NIKKE event roadmap: SHIFT UP announces event roadmap for Goddess of Victory: NIKKE till April 2025.
- Kaiju No. 8: The Game announced for mobile and PC: Kaiju No. 8: The Game, an action title based on the famous manga, has been announced for mobile and PC.
- CookieRun: Tower of Adventures global launch: CookieRun: Tower of Adventures, Devsister’s latest addition to its CookieRun IP, is now globally available.
- Beyond the Room official launch on Android: Beyond the Room, a mysterious point-and-click adventure title, gets an official launch for Android.
- KAMITSUBAKI CITY ENSEMBLE launch date: KAMITSUBAKI CITY ENSEMBLE, a new rhythm game, is set to launch on August 29, 2024.
- Heaven Burns Red hints at global release: Heaven Burns Red is hinting towards a global release as an English account pops up on X.
- MU Monarch official launch in the SEA region: MU Monarch, the sequel to the classic MMORPG series, gets an official launch for mobile in the SEA region.
- Nickelodeon Card Clash soft launches: Nickelodeon Card Clash, a new card title featuring Nickelodeon characters, soft launches in select regions.
- BATTLE CRUSH global early access: BATTLE CRUSH enters global early access for Mobile, PC, and Switch.
- Ragnarok: Rebirth launched in SEA: Ragnarok: Rebirth, Gravity’s latest in the popular franchise, is now launched for Android and iOS in the SEA region.
- Ash of Gods: Redemption launches on Android: Ash of Gods: Redemption, AurumDust’s story-driven RPG, gets an official launch on Android.
Week 5: June 29 to June 30
Executive Summary
The last two days of June 2024 had a few mobile gaming news to share. Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath launched the funding platform WTFund. Meanwhile, KRAFTON India partnered with KFC, and Gods of Cricket released its trailer.
Highlights
- Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath opens WTFund: Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath opens WTFund, a funding platform for entrepreneurs in the gaming industry.
- KRAFTON India collaborates with KFC for BGMI: KRAFTON India collaborates with KFC to bring exciting in-game rewards to BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India).
- Gods of Cricket multiplayer game announcement: Gods of Cricket is a multiplayer cricket game set to launch on Mobile, PC, and Consoles.
That’s all about my roundup for June 2024! Read the previous month’s roundups below-
- Mobile gaming news roundup for May 2024
- Mobile gaming news roundup for April 2024
- Mobile gaming news roundup for March 2024
- Mobile gaming news roundup for February 2024
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