April has moved by just as quickly as the other three months. If I am talking mobile gaming, it came a good stream of updates, announcements, and a few surprises too. Just like usual, in my attempt to bring everything together in one place, here’s a quick roundup of the biggest mobile gaming news from April 2026.
Monthly Mobile Gaming News Roundup for April 2026
Week 1: April 01 to April 07
Executive Summary
The first week of April itself had said everything about how the month would go. Sea of Stars and DropShot Mobile led the global releases, while Monster Hunter Outlanders, and Petit Planet pushed forward with new test phases.
Pre-registrations went live for ALLfiring, Mori Tale, Dragon Blood: Slayers Academy in Japan, and Game of Thrones: Dragonfire, alongside announcements like Chaos W, Waltz of the Wizard, Ki-Gou Keikaku, and My Hero Academia UNITED SURVIVAL.
Industry activity included Rise of Kingdoms returning to India, Boom Beach expanding to PC, Barbie collaboration in My Talking Angela 2, and the viral KitKat crossover trend, alongside broader April Fools content across gaming.
Meanwhile, shutdowns dominated headlines with Rec Room, unVEIL the world, Disney Heroes: Battle Mode, and Mr Love: Queen’s Choice confirming end of service.
Highlights
- Rec Room shutdown announced: Rec Room announces closure, bringing its massive VR community to an end amid financial struggles.
- unVEIL the world shutdown confirmed: unVEIL the world is the latest to fall into the end-of-service pit, shutdown set for May 31, 2026.
- ALLfiring global pre-registration begins: ALLfiring, previously Prometheus, invites you to explore its dark voxel ARPG world with global pre-registration now live on Android.
- DropShot Mobile launches globally: DropShot Mobile brings intense midair combat and race challenges, now live on multiple platforms.
- Monster Hunter Outlanders second CBT announced: Monster Hunter Outlanders gears up for its second closed beta test on Android and iOS.
- Petit Planet Stardrift Test announced: Petit Planet returns with a new Stardrift Test on April 21, 2026, bringing fresh content and exploration upgrades on mobile and PC.
- Waltz of the Wizard mobile release announced: Waltz of the Wizard arrives on Android this April 15, 2026, with a shift to free-to-try experience on mobile.
- Barbie collaboration arrives in My Talking Angela 2: Barbie arrives in My Talking Angela 2 with new “Barbie Style Studio” and customization content.
- Ki-Gou Keikaku 3D SRPG announced: Ki-Gou Keikaku is a 3D SRPG in development from the creators of Kantai Collection, mixing history and mech battles for mobile and PC.
- Kitkat heist sparks gaming crossover trend: Kitkat heist sparks hilarious gaming crossover as devs join the “official statement” trend.
- Dragon Blood: Slayers Academy pre-registration begins in Japan: Dragon Blood: Slayers Academy, Archosaur Games’ new story-driven RPG, heads to mobile with pre-registration now live in Japan.
- Disney Heroes: Battle Mode shutdown announced: Disney Heroes: Battle Mode to close on May 31, 2026, bringing its 8 year RPG journey to an end.
- Chaos W mobile release planned: Chaos W lets you experience RTS-inspired MMORPG combat, coming to mobile in Q2 2026.
- Mori Tale pre-registration begins: Mori Tale is a charming fantasy RPG where battles meet cozy side activities, pre-registration now live on mobile.
- Rise of Kingdoms returns in India: Rise of Kingdoms quietly returns to app stores in India on Android and iOS, seemingly with a catch.
- April Fools 2026 gaming roundup: April Fools Day 2026: How the gaming industry managed to fool its players.
- My Hero Academia UNITED SURVIVAL teased: KLabGames teases a promising new My Hero Academia UNITED SURVIVAL experience, coming this year on mobile.
- Boom Beach PC release announced: Boom Beach is sailing to the PC platform.
- Sea of Stars launches globally on mobile: Sea of Stars delivers a classic RPG feel with modern mechanics and fluid exploration, now available globally on mobile.
- Mr Love: Queen’s Choice shutdown announced: Mr Love: Queen’s Choice shutdown brings its 7-year otome journey to an end.
- Game of Thrones: Dragonfire pre-registration begins: Game of Thrones: Dragonfire takes you to the past to claim the Iron Throne as global pre-registration goes live on mobile.
Week 2: April 08 to April 14
Executive Summary
Week two continued the flow that the first week had brought in. Global releases included OneState RP, Jetpack Joyride Racing, and Hidden around the World, alongside Borderlands Mobile’s surprise iOS launch in the US.
Soft launches and expansions continued with Plants vs Zombies 3: Evolved, Netflix Playground, Pure Crime: Gangster Shooting, Garena Free City, and Genesis War, while testing phases included King’s Raid CBT, Illusion Connect: Re CBT, and WELTKRIEG 1: Firestorm open beta.
Pre-registrations opened for Battle Through the Heavens 3D, while FANTASY LIFE i, and Fuga: Melodies of Steel confirmed mobile releases. Industry highlights included Roblox Plus subscription announcement, MOONTON cracking down on MLBB cheats, Clover Games’ bankruptcy impacting multiple titles (Lord of Heroes, HEAVENHELLS, Ayakashi Rise), and Doki Doki Literature Club’s removal from Play Store.
Highlights
- Plants vs Zombies 3: Evolved early access rollout begins: Plants vs Zombies 3: Evolved begins global rollout with the mobile early access in Ireland and the Philippines.
- Hidden around the World launches across platforms: Hidden around the World lets you explore cozy cities and snap wholesome moments, now available across multiple platforms.
- Fuga: Melodies of Steel mobile release announced: Fuga: Melodies of Steel is bringing its acclaimed SRPG experience to mobile, arriving in summer 2026.
- Netflix Playground soft launches: Netflix Playground brings a safe and fun gaming space for kids, soft launches in select regions ahead of global rollout this month.
- Pure Crime: Gangster Shooting expands soft launch: Pure Crime: Gangster Shooting soft launch expands to more regions on mobile, bringing its open world crime action to more players.
- King’s Raid second CBT goes live: King’s Raid second CBT is now live on mobile and PC, bringing expanded content and refined gameplay.
- Borderlands Mobile surprises with iOS launch: Borderlands Mobile stuns with a surprise arrival as Take-Two’s looter shooter hits iOS under Zynga in the US.
- Garena Free City expands soft launch: Garena Free City expands soft launch to new regions on mobile with its immersive GTA-like crime adventure.
- Jetpack Joyride Racing launches on mobile: Halfbrick Studios’ Jetpack Joyride Racing launches on Android and iOS, along with new Halfbrick+ Cards.
- MOONTON cracks down on MLBB cheats: MOONTON cracks down on MLBB cheats as major network is dismantled with Central Java Police support.
- Clover Games shutdown impacts multiple titles: Lord of Heroes, HEAVENHELLS, and Ayakashi Rise set to shut down following Clover Games’ bankruptcy.
- Doki Doki Literature Club removed from Play Store: Doki Doki Literature Club removed from Google Play Store, devs working on its return.
- Roblox Plus subscription announced: Roblox Plus subscription brings new benefits for both players and creators, arriving on April 30.
- Illusion Connect: Re CBT goes live: Illusion Connect: Re returns with new story content and RPG battles as CBT goes live on Android in select regions.
- FANTASY LIFE i mobile release announced: FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time is finally bringing its charming slow-life RPG experience to mobile, arriving in Summer 2026.
- Genesis War soft launches on mobile: Genesis War brings classic tactical RPG action to mobile with its soft launch in select regions.
- OneState RP launches globally: OneState RP feels like a true social roleplay experience on mobile, now globally available.
- FC Mobile PlayStyles Beta announced: FC Mobile confirms PlayStyles Beta: Here’s everything you need to know.
- WELTKRIEG 1: Firestorm open beta announced: WELTKRIEG 1: Firestorm invites you to experience large-scale FPS battles as the Android open-beta goes live on April 16.
- Battle Through the Heavens 3D pre-registration begins: Battle Through the Heavens 3D brings the hit series to life with ARPG battles, pre-registration now live on mobile in select regions.
Week 3: April 15 to April 21
Executive Summary
The third week balanced global launches, testing phases, announcements, and shutdowns. Global releases included Merchant of the Skies, DUPER: Social War Game, Hearthside: A Teeny Tiny Game, Dragon Quest Smash/Grow, and Vanished Puzzle Quest.
Testing activity continued with Project Racer open beta, BladeRite: Rivals CBT, and Honkai: Nexus Anima playtest recruitment, while Angry Birds Rush resurfaced in early access with Total Football getting its SEA release.
Pre-registrations opened for Fruit Ninja Adventures, Among the Sleep, and Knights – Medieval PvP Game, alongside release announcement for and Roger. Meanwhile, Roblox introduced Kids and Select features, while Call of Duty movie release date got confirmed, as shutdowns were confirmed for LINE: Gundam Wars and Fellow Moon.
Highlights
- Twin Shot Deluxe remaster announced: Twin Shot Deluxe remaster brings back the classic with fresh content and nostalgic vibes, arriving on multiple platforms this month.
- Roblox Kids and Select features introduced: Roblox is rolling out Roblox Kids and Roblox Select with expanded safety features for younger players.
- Supercell teases neo mo.co update: Supercell’s “neo mo.co” update set for the Summer of 2026 and this might save the game.
- Call of Duty movie planned: Call of Duty eyes a theatrical blockbuster as the launch pad is set for a release on June 30, 2028.
- Fellow Moon shutdown announced: Fellow Moon to close on July 23, 2026, in Japan, ending its supernatural strategy RPG run without a global release.
- Merchant of the Skies launches globally: Merchant of the Skies flies to mobile with its acclaimed sky trading tycoon experience, now available globally.
- Fruit Ninja Adventures pre-registration begins: Fruit Ninja Adventures brings a more dynamic slicing experience with new mechanics and content; pre-registration is now live on mobile.
- Project Racer open beta goes live: Project Racer open beta is now live on Android, bringing an immersive racing experience with realistic physics.
- Knights – Medieval PvP Game pre-registration begins: Knights – Medieval PvP Game lets you experience real-time medieval combat. Android pre-registration is now live.
- DUPER: Social War Game launches on mobile: DUPER: Social War Game brings real-time strategy with social deception now available on mobile.
- Among the Sleep pre-registration begins: Among the Sleep brings its scares to mobile with pre-registration now open ahead of June release.
- LINE: Gundam Wars shutdown announced: LINE: Gundam Wars to shut down on June 30, 2026, bringing its nearly 10-year journey to an end.
- Angry Birds Rush resurfaces in early access: Angry Birds Rush quietly resurfaces with early access in Mexico as the listing moves under the Rovio storefront.
- and Roger mobile release announced: and Roger brings an interactive novel experience that might leave you thinking twice, arriving on mobile this June 18.
- Hearthside: A Teeny Tiny Game launches globally: Hearthside: A Teeny Tiny Game is now available on Android and iOS, which lets you experience merge city-building gameplay.
- Jonathan Gaming forms Team Apex Gaming: Jonathan Gaming leaves GodLike Esports to start his own gaming organization, Team Apex Gaming.
- BladeRite: Rivals closed beta announced: BladeRite: Rivals brings fantasy melee battle royale action with a new Android closed beta starting April 23, 2026.
- Dragon Quest Smash/Grow launches on mobile: Dragon Quest Smash/Grow goes live on mobile as SQUARE ENIX brings a fast-paced roguelite RPG chaos.
- Total Football SEA release announced: Total Football is all set for kickoff on Android and iOS with its release on April 22, 2026, in SEA.
- Neverness to Everness collaborations revealed: Neverness to Everness upcoming collaboration event details for April 2026 and beyond: Porsche, Opera GX, Beard Papa, and more.
- Vanished Puzzle Quest launches on mobile: Vanished Puzzle Quest brings a first-person puzzle adventure, uncovering ancient secrets, to mobile.
- Honkai: Nexus Anima playtest recruitment announced: Honkai: Nexus Anima gears up for small-scale Aspect Exploration Project playtest, recruitment is open now.
- Neverness to Everness backlash clarified: Neverness to Everness interaction feature faces backlash, and it turned out to be a false claim.
Week 4: April 22 to April 28
Executive Summary
Week 4 followed the same amount of mobile gaming news as the previous week, which included Youtubers Life 3, Animal Hero: Mobile MMORPG, Control Ultimate Edition (iOS), A Girl Adrift: Reunited, and Bacon in Zane (iOS).
Soft launches continued with Spirit GO, Haunted Headlines: Don’t Scream, Attack on Zombies, and MythPalz, while The Old Man & the Demon Sword entered early access.
RF ONLINE NEXT, UFL Mobile, Guild Wars Reforged, Replicat, and Silent Whispers were the latest to bring in pre-registrations for mobile, alongside announcements like Minishoot’ Adventures, FIFA Heroes, Lumi Master, and Totopia.
As of other updates, we had CounterSide halting development and Xbox CEO reaffirming the company’s mobile store plans, while shutdowns included Brave Frontier Versus, Astra: Knights of Veda, and Grimlight delisting.
Highlights
- RF ONLINE NEXT pre-registration begins: RF ONLINE NEXT takes large scale PvP battles to the next level, global pre-registration now live on mobile.
- Bacon in Zane launches on iOS: Bacon in Zane lets you control bacon inside the human body, and it is wild, now live on iOS.
- Spirit GO soft launches in the U.S: Spirit GO brings creature collecting fun with cute Dokomon and lively battles, soft launches on Android in the U.S.
- Haunted Headlines: Don’t Scream soft launches: MOONTON Games’ Haunted Headlines:Don’t Scream soft launches on Android in select regions with ghost hunting adventure.
- Attack on Zombies soft launch: MOONTON Games’ Attack on Zombies turns your backyard into a roguelike zombie battlefield, soft launches on Android in select regions.
- Supercent Next Stage Game Challenge: Supercent opens “Next Stage Game Challenge,” inviting mobile devs worldwide.
- Grimlight standalone delisting: Grimlight standalone to be delisted again from mobile stores on May 5, 2026, due to engine update requirements.
- Minishoot’ Adventures mobile arrival: Minishoot’ Adventures brings its acclaimed twin stick shooter and exploration blend to mobile on May 21, 2026.
- INMOST joins Google Play Pass: INMOST arrives on Google Play Pass with its award-winning emotional puzzle platforming journey.
- CounterSide development winds down: CounterSide development winds down as Head Producer steps down, future updates halted from April 29, 2026.
- A Girl Adrift: Reunited release: A Girl Adrift: Reunited continues its cozy fishing journey with a touching new story and companion, now available on mobile.
- Brave Frontier Versus shutdown: Brave Frontier Versus is ending service on June 22, 2026, after less than a year of release.
- FIFA Heroes mobile launch: FIFA Heroes is bringing its five-a-side football fun this May 2026 on Android and iOS.
- MythPalz soft launch: MOONTON Games’ MythPalz arrives in soft launch on Android in select regions, helping players connect, improve, and rank up.
- Lumi Master global release: Lumi Master introduces a cozy yet competitive monster-collecting experience, arriving globally on mobile this year.
- UFL Mobile pre-registration: UFL Mobile opens pre-registration on Android and iOS following the football title’s soft launch phase.
- Totopia announcement: Totopia is shaping up to be a cozy yet chaotic social party platformer, coming to multiple platforms in Q2 2027.
- Astra: Knights of Veda shutdown: Astra: Knights of Veda set for closure on June 26, 2026, wrapping up its short-lived RPG run after two years.
- Xbox Mobile App Store update: Xbox Mobile App Store idea is still “not dead”, confirms CEO amid uncertainty.
- Control Ultimate Edition iOS launch: Control Ultimate Edition arrives on iOS with its award-winning story and telekinetic combat.
- Guild Wars Reforged pre-registration begins: Guild Wars Reforged heads to mobile this Summer of 2026 as pre-registration goes live for the award-winning RPG.
- Replicat pre-registration goes live: Replicat turns memory matching into a fun roguelike deckbuilder with cat memes, pre-registration now live on mobile.
- Silent Whispers pre-registration announced: Archosaur Games’ Silent Whispers brings cinematic romance and survival drama to life, pre-registration now live on mobile and PC.
- Youtubers Life 3 launches: Youtubers Life 3 offers a fresh take on building your dream YouTube career, now live on mobile and PC.
- Animal Hero MMORPG launches: Animal Hero: Mobile MMORPG goes live on Android with its vibrant open-world adventure and tactical animal combat.
- The Old Man & the Demon Sword early access begins: The Old Man & the Demon Sword twists its beloved movie world into an arcade endless runner, early access now live on Android.
Week 5: April 29 to April 30
Executive Summary
The last two days had their share of news. Eternal Rebirth: Oversouler, Yummy Tteokbokki ASMR, and Last Hunter K: Seoul launched on mobile, while Neverness to Everness marked its much awaited global release across multiple platforms.
Pre-registrations opened for Abyssal Soul and MLB The Show Mobile, alongside announcements for The Walking Dead: Aftermath and Tomb Busters confirming its global launch date. Meanwhile, Eversoul confirmed its global shutdown, wrapping up April with another major service closure.
Highlights
- Abyssal Soul pre-registration begins: ChillyRoom’s Abyssal Soul challenges you with strategic card sequencing and evolving roguelike runs, pre-registration now live on mobile.
- MLB The Show Mobile pre-registration opens: MLB The Show Mobile opens pre-registration on Android and iOS, inching closer to the worldwide baseball experience.
- Eternal Rebirth: Oversouler launches: Eternal Rebirth:Oversouler lets you forge your legend through cultivation and mythical encounters, now live on mobile.
- Eversoul global shutdown announced: Eversoul heads for global closure on June 30, 2026, following the same fate as the Japanese version.
- Yummy Tteokbokki ASMR launches: Yummy Tteokbokki ASMR lets you enjoy interactive cooking and hilarious Mukbang reactions, now live on mobile.
- Last Hunter K: Seoul launches: HAEGIN’s Last Hunter K: Seoul invites you to fight for survival in a ruined ARPG city, now live on mobile in select major regions.
- The Walking Dead: Aftermath announced: The Walking Dead: Aftermath lets you survive as iconic characters in a new roguelite experience, arriving on mobile this Summer.
- Tomb Busters global release set: Tomb Busters blends horror, treasure hunting, and comedy in a unique co-op adventure, arriving globally on mobile on May 27, 2026.
- Neverness to Everness global launch: NTE: Neverness to Everness gets a Global Launch on April 29, 2026.
That’s all for the mobile gaming news for April 2026. If you liked the roundup that catered to the news focusing on mobile gaming, here are the previous editions:
- Mobile gaming news roundup for March 2026
- Mobile gaming news roundup for February 2026
- Mobile gaming news roundup for January 2026
- Mobile gaming news roundup for December 2025
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