As we enter a new month, it is now time to look at the previous month’s mobile gaming updates. August turned out to be an absolute treat for mobile gaming enthusiasts, with a lineup of vibrant new titles hitting the scene and exciting announcements about upcoming mobile games. In this article, we aim to give a comprehensive look at all the thrilling gaming experiences August had in store for us with this Monthly Mobile Gaming News Roundup for August 2023.
Monthly Mobile Gaming News Roundup for August 2023
Week 1: August 01 to August 07
Executive Summary
The week kicked off with Vana’s Quest: Tower Defense entering early access for Android, while EA Sports FC Mobile announced its limited beta. Kingdoms: Merge & Build is set to launch on Apple Arcade on August 18, 2023. New releases in Ghost Master: Survival and Defense Derby kept the players engaged. News circulated that Need for Speed Mobile is expected to be released in China in late January 2024. Tencent Games’ development studio TiMi Y3 announced Codename CrossFire 0 (CF0) for mobile. Mixed reactions to the Indian scene as the successful conclusion of the S8UL Gaming Festival 2023 made things happy while sour news of Stalwart Esports facing a ban in the BGIS wasn’t easy to digest.
Highlights
- Vana’s Quest enters early access: Vana’s Quest: Tower Defense, a strategy title entered early access for Android devices.
- EA Sports FC Mobile opens limited beta: The popular mobile title will be unveiling its new version soon, which started with the open beta announcement earlier in the month.
- S8UL Gaming Festival 2023: S8UL Gaming Festival 2023 ended successfully, with over 13,000 attendees from the Indian Gaming community being a part of it.
- A disgusting ban for Stalwart Esports: Krafton has banned Stalwart Esports owing to a violation of fair play rules in the Battlegrounds Mobile India Series (BGIS) 2023.
- Disney Speedstorm soft-launches: Gameloft’s Disney Speedstorm soft-launches on mobile ahead of its full launch in September.
- Kingdoms: Merge & Build announce Apple Arcade launch: Kingdoms: Merge & Build is a new puzzle game set to release on Apple Arcade on August 18, 2023.
- Hololive Pokémon UNITE World Tournament 2023 announced: Hololive announced their version of the Pokemon UNITE World Championships 2023 which was held on August 10th, 2023.
- Cut the Rope Daily launched: Cut the Rope Daily is a new title in Cut the Rope franchise gets a launch for Android and iOS devices via Netflix Games.
- Assassin’s Creed Jade looks unlikely for India release: Chats on official discord via the moderators indicated following the government policy on Tencent Games, Assassin’s Creed Jade may never be released in India, although confirmation is still pending.
- Marvel Snap reveals development roadmap: Marvel Snap in its August 2023 Development Roadmap revealed details on Conquest update, PC launch, and more.
- Ghost Master: Survival launched: Ghost Master: Survival, a ghost-hunting MMORPG title got an official launch on Android and iOS on 3rd August.
- China faces more restrictions on phone usage: China issued further time restrictions on phone and internet usage for teens.
- Gravity announces three new titles in the Ragnarok IP: Developer Gravity announced three new Ragnarok titles in Ragnarok IP which is set to release in the second half of 2023.
- Super Snail launched: Super Snail, a new idle RPG got an official launch on Android and iOS devices.
- Defense Derby gets an official launch: Defense Derby, the real-time strategy mobile game by Krafton gets a global launch on Android and iOS.
- Need for Speed Mobile to release in January 2024 in China: Need For Speed Mobile reports suggested that the game might see light and release on late January 2024 in China.
- Project C opens closed beta test: Valorant Mobile China version codenamed ‘Project C’ opens closed beta test for Android this August.
- Invincible: Guarding the Globe enters early access: Ubisoft’s idle RPG Invincible: Guarding the Globe enters early access for Android in select regions.
- Codename CrossFire 0 announced: Tencent Games‘ game development studio TiMi Y3 announced an exciting project titled Codename CrossFire 0 or in short, Codename CF0 for mobile.
Week 2: August 08 to August 14
Executive Summary
Corporate Piranha kicked off the launches followed by Omniheroes, Grand Cross: Age of Titans, Dawnlands, Ange Relink, and Madden NFL 24. Another Indian gaming event, Games Summit 2023 is on the horizon, set to kick off on September 14th in Bangalore, India. The awaited Monster Hunter Now also got a soft launch in select countries. Mobile gaming continues to thrive, with revenue forecasts predicting it to reach $92.6 billion by 2023. SEGA Europe has confirmed the acquisition of Rovio Entertainment Corporation, the creators of Angry Birds.
Highlights
- Corporate Piranha released: Corporate Piranha, a new strategic digital board game got an official launch on Android and iOS.
- Games Summit 2023 announced: Games Summit 2023 is all set to begin on September 14 in Bangalore, India.
- KONAMI announces Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2023: After four long years, KONAMI announced that it will conduct the awaited Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2023.
- Monster Hunter Now gets a soft launch: Niantic and Capcom‘s AR title Monster Hunter Now gets a soft launch for Android devices in select countries including Canada, Hong Kong, Sweden, and Singapore.
- A promising Mobile Games revenue forecast: A forecast revealed that Mobile Games revenue is expected to reach $92.6 billion by 2023.
- Warcraft Rumble rebranded: Warcraft Rumble announced that it rebranded itself from Warcraft Arclight Rumble and entered the testing phase in select regions.
- Omniheroes gets an official launch: Omniheroes, the much-awaited RPG went globally live on Android and iOS dated 9th August.
- Netmarble announces new game plans: Netmarble announces plans for releasing three new games at this year’s G-STAR 2023 gaming convention.
- Grand Cross: Age of Titans released: Grand Cross: Age of Titans the latest MMO RTS game from Netmarble went globally live.
- Brave Brain live: A brand new trivia quiz game Brave Brain went live on Android and iOS devices.
- Dawnlands launched: Dawnlands, an open-world RPG like Zelda BOTW, is now globally available on Android and iOS.
- FC Mobile to release in Korea: EA and Nexon to release FC Mobile in Korea and Japan this September 2023.
- SEGA Europe confirms Rovio acquisition: SEGA Europe confirmed Angry Birds maker Rovio Entertainment Corporation acquisition, as the requirements have been finally met.
- KONAMI renews Barcelona partnership: KONAMI renews its partnership with FC Barcelona as the club’s official Video Gaming Partner.
- KRAFTON announced $150 million India investment: KRAFTON announced an investment of $150 million to uplift India’s gaming and tech ecosystem.
- A new season of Madden NFL: Madden NFL 24 Mobile is now globally available on Android and iOS.
- Ange Relink released: Romance adventure RPG Ange Relink was released on Android and iOS this August 14th.
- Path of Rune announced: Path of Rune is an upcoming open-world sandbox RPG that is inspired by The Legend of Zelda.
Week 3: August 15 to August 21
Executive Summary
Once again, we had plenty of mobile launches and gaming news this week, the third in August 2023, including War Thunder Mobile, CARRIEVERSE, and the China debut of MapleStory: The Legends of Maple, with soft launches in Black Clover M and Forza Customs. In the same week, Super Evil Megacorp unveiled a new UK Studio whereas new game announcements came in the likes of Delta Force: Hawk Ops, Project Akatsuki, and Project MUGEN.
Highlights
- War Thunder Mobile launched: War Thunder Mobile is now available globally on Android and iOS.
- A new alternative for App Store: An alternative iOS app store to be launched by Setapp in Europe next year.
- More leaks on Fall Guys: Fall Guys mobile version might be released soon according to leaks.
- MapleStory: The Legends of Maple released in China: MapleStory: The Legends of Maple, a new title based on MapleStory M is now available in China.
- Forza Customs soft launched: Forza Customs is the new Forza game that gets a soft launch on Android and iOS in select regions.
- Black Clover M soft launched: Black Clover M gets a soft launch for Android and iOS in Canada.
- Project MUGEN announced: Project MUGEN is NetEase Games’ upcoming urban open-world title coming to Mobile, PC, and PS4/5.
- CARRIEVERSE gets a launch: CARRIEVERSE is a new casual open-world game that went live on Android and iOS in select regions.
- Super Evil Megacorp reveals new UK Studio: Super Evil Megacorp revealed its new UK Studio along with its upcoming AAA cross-platform title.
- Sword Chronicles: AWAKEN launched: Sword Chronicles: AWAKEN, a new RPG title is now available on Android and iOS in select regions.
- Delta Force: Hawk Ops announced: Delta Force: Hawk Ops is a cross-platform tactical shooter coming to Mobile, PC, and Consoles.
- NetEase unveils T-Minus Zero Entertainment: NetEase Games unveiled T-Minus Zero Entertainment a brand new game studio in Austin, Texas.
- Project Akatsuki announces Mobile release: Project Akatsuki is a new cyberpunk 3D action title from Akatsuki Games which will be coming to mobile in the near future.
Week 4: August 22 to August 28
Executive Summary
A week filled with releases once again as Metal Slug: Awakening, Overmortal, DanMachi BATTLE CHRONICLE, BRIXITY, all either got global or selected region launches. Meanwhile, Super Evil Megacorp announced working on the Rebel Moon game while KRAFTON acquired the IP license of Dark and Darker for Mobile. A week to cherish for sure as we mobile gaming enthusiasts got a lot to enjoy in the gamescom 2023 event, with some titles that are truly promising.
Highlights
- Metal Slug: Awakening available in the SEA: Metal Slug: Awakening is now officially available for Android and iOS in Southeast Asia.
- Overmortal launched: Overmortal is a new RPG that is now available on mobile in Europe and North America regions.
- Command & Conquer: Legions announced release plans: Command & Conquer: Legions is an officially licensed mobile game based on EA’s hit franchise which will be launching later this year.
- Tower of Fantasy rakes up decent numbers: Tower of Fantasy reaches $83 million in mobile revenue and 7 million downloads at the end of the first year.
- Super Evil Megacorp working on a Rebel Moon title: Super Evil Megacorp is developing a Rebel Moon game based on Snyder’s upcoming action sci-fi film.
- Assassin’s Creed Jade shares new details: Assassin’s Creed Jade: Level Infinite confirms final name, reveals new logo, and announces 2nd Closed Beta Test.
- Tarisland announces second closed beta: Tarisland announces second closed beta test scheduled this November for Mobile and PC in select regions.
- THRUD: Broken Heaven live in China: BILIBILI’s anime shooter THRUD: Broken Heaven was released for Android and iOS in China.
- DanMachi BATTLE CHRONICLE globally launched: DanMachi BATTLE CHRONICLE, an RPG based on the popular anime series was available globally on the 24th of August.
- eFootball 2024 to launch on September 7th: A new season of eFootball is inching towards a September release.
- KRAFTON acquires Dark and Darker Mobile license: KRAFTON officially acquired the exclusive global license for Dark and Darker Mobile.
- Floodrush stalled: Supercell shuts down Floodrush development failing to meet its quality standards.
- BRIXITY available: BRIXITY is a new mobile sandbox city-builder by Devsisters which is now available on Android and iOS.
- Farlight 84 Philippines Summit 2023 reveals long-term Roadmap: Farlight 84 Philippines Summit 2023 reveals long-term Roadmap alongside Esports details with release for Consoles in 2024.
- Sky: Children Of The Light breaks the Guinness World Record: Sky: Children Of The Light breaks the Guinness World Record for most users in a Concert-Themed Virtual World.
- Diving into Gamescom 2023: Taking a look into the event and the mobile titles revealed during the same.
- AEW: Rise to the Top announced: AEW: Rise to the Top is an upcoming mobile game announced by ESGG in partnership with All Elite Wrestling (AEW)
Week 5: August 29 to August 31
Executive Summary
The fifth week of August 2023 has a smaller number of days, so less days for mobile gaming news for sure. Yet, we saw five new launches in Battlesmiths: Blade and Forge, Envoy S, Marvel Move, CABAL, and the selected region launch of Fate: Goddess Awakening.
Highlights
- Battlesmiths: Blade & Forge launched: Battlesmiths: Blade & Forge is a new strategy title now available for Android and iOS.
- Envoy S: Infinite released: Envoy S: Infinite, a new 3D MMORPG gets an official launch for Android and iOS.
- Marvel reveals new fitness companion app: Marvel releases its new fitness companion app Marvel Move for Android and iOS.
- CABAL: Return of Action available: CABAL: Return of Action is a new MMORPG now available on Android and iOS devices.
- Fate: Goddess Awakening select launch: Fate: Goddess Awakening, a new turn-based RPG title now available on Android in selected regions.
That’s all for our Mobile Gaming News Roundup for August 2023!
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