It feels like I was just wrapping up January’s news, and now here we are in another month. Mobile gaming news in February 2025 has been packed with fresh releases, major updates, and surprise announcements already shaping the year ahead. As a new month comes, it’s time to reflect on the key moments that defined the last month. In this Monthly Mobile Gaming News Roundup, I’ll highlight the biggest stories and trends that impacted February 2025.
Monthly Mobile Gaming News Roundup for February 2025
Week 1: February 01 to February 07
Executive Summary
Mobile gaming news in early February 2025 began with launches. Nighty Knight: Frontier War TD, Snaky Cat, Truck Manager 2025, Train Hero, Liar’s Bar, Godzilla x Kong: Titan Chasers, Enigma of Sépia, and Dream Road: Online launched across mobile platforms, while Quilts and Cats of Calico expanded to multiple platforms.
Meanwhile, Neon Runners: Craft & Dash and Tetris Block Party entered soft launch in select regions. On the pre-registration front, Super Flappy Golf and Horror Tale 3: The Witch opened sign-ups. Additionally, Mabinogi Mobile was set for a South Korean release in March.
In industry news, Date A Live Spirit Crisis (JP) announced its shutdown, and Football Manager 25 was canceled as developers shifted focus. Pokémon TCG Pocket addressed trading concerns, and Nintendo confirmed ongoing mobile game development.
Highlights
- Super Flappy Golf pre-registration: Super Flappy Golf by Noodlecake offers a variety of birdies to collect and guide to victory opened pre-registration.
- Dordogne available on iOS: Dordogne offers a heartfelt story with hand-painted watercolor visuals, now available on iOS.
- Neon Runners: Craft & Dash soft launch: Neon Runners: Craft & Dash brings running action-adventure gameplay and soft-launched on Android in select regions.
- Date A Live Spirit Crisis Japanese version shutdown: Date A Live Spirit Crisis Japanese version is set to shut down on February 28, 2025, following the Global and HD versions.
- Pokémon TCG Pocket trading concerns: Pokémon TCG Pocket addressed player concerns about the newly introduced Trading Feature.
- Mabinogi Mobile South Korea launch: NEXON’s Mabinogi Mobile is set to launch in March 2025 in South Korea on mobile.
- Nighty Knight: Frontier War TD launch: Nighty Knight: Frontier War TD brings exciting TD strategy challenges and became available on Android and iOS.
- Snaky Cat launch: Snaky Cat reinvents the classic Snake game with a competitive twist and became available on mobile.
- Quilts and Cats of Calico launch: Quilts and Cats of Calico, Monster Couch’s cozy board puzzle title, is launching on multiple platforms.
- Godzilla x Kong: Titan Chasers launch: Godzilla x Kong: Titan Chasers, Tilting Point’s 4X MMO strategy title, launched on February 25 on mobile.
- Tetris Block Party soft launch: Tetris Block Party brings a twist to the classic block puzzle experience and soft-launched on mobile platforms.
- Truck Manager 2025 launch: Truck Manager 2025 invites you to be a truck tycoon and is available on Android and iOS.
- Dream Road: Online availability: Dream Road: Online brings ultra-realistic racing simulation gameplay, launched on Android.
- Train Hero launch: Train Hero, a railway puzzle title that allows you to be a train conductor, became available on mobile and PC.
- Liar’s Bar launch: Liar’s Bar, the popular award-winning multiplayer card title, became available on Android.
- Enigma of Sépia launch: Enigma of Sépia brings your favorite anime characters in waifu forms and is set to launch on February 14, 2025.
- Football Manager 25 cancellation: Football Manager 25 was cancelled as developers shifted focus to a future release.
- Nintendo developing mobile games: Nintendo continues to develop new mobile games to expand the reach of its IPs and characters.
- Horror Tale 3: The Witch pre-registration: Horror Tale 3: The Witch brings the terrifying chapter of Tom’s adventures and opened for pre-registration on mobile.
Week 2: February 08 to February 14
Executive Summary
The second week of mobile gaming news in February 2025 saw the launch of XOLOPER, Realms of Pixel, and Spy Rider: Impossible Mission, while Magic Chess: Go Go prepared for its APAC launch on February 21. Meanwhile, My Talking Tom Friends 2 and Dunk City Dynasty entered soft launch in select regions.
Upcoming titles like Dragon Nest World and Expelled! were announced for release, with PANDOLAND targeting an April launch. EvoCreo 2, Hello Kitty My Dream Store, and SD Gundam G Generation Eternal, opened pre-registrations.
In other news, Plants vs. Zombies 3 is considering a change in art style, Way of the Hunter Wild America was revealed for mobile, and Olympic Esports Games faced a delay to 2027. Additionally, Kuro Games addressed false merchandise claims, while Sword Heart: Carved Dragon was rumored to be expanding to new platforms.
Highlights
- Plants vs. Zombies 3 art style change: EA is actively considering a different art style for Plants vs. Zombies 3.
- Dragon Nest World public beta: Dragon Nest World is a remake of the classic PC title, with a public beta set to launch on February 20, 2025, in China.
- EvoCreo 2 pre-registration: EvoCreo 2, the monster-taming RPG, returned after various delays and opened pre-registration on mobile.
- EXOLOPER launch: EXOLOPER, a simulation strategy title that invites you to save your Homeworld, became available on iOS.
- PANDOLAND global launch: WonderPlanet’s PANDOLAND is expected to launch globally in April 2025, offering a relaxing maritime adventure experience.
- Hello Kitty My Dream Store pre-registration: Hello Kitty My Dream Store, featuring adorable Sanrio-themed puzzles and characters, opened for pre-registration.
- Sword Heart: Carved Dragon expansion: Sword Heart: Carved Dragon, NetEase Games’ Xianxia RPG, was speculated to be heading to mobile and more platforms.
- Magic Chess: Go Go launch: Vizta Games’ Magic Chess: Go Go (MCGG) was set to launch in the APAC region on February 21, 2025.
- My Talking Tom Friends 2 soft launch: My Talking Tom Friends 2 soft-launched in select regions on iOS, bringing new exciting adventures.
- Olympic Esports Games delayed: The Olympic Esports Games were postponed and are now set to take place in 2027.
- Realms of Pixel launch: Realms of Pixel, a Dragon Ball-inspired idle fantasy RPG, is available on Android and iOS.
- Spy Rider: Impossible Mission release: Spy Rider: Impossible Mission launched on Android, offering an adrenaline-packed racing experience.
- Way of the Hunter Wild America announced: HandyGames revealed Way of the Hunter Wild America, a mobile port of the popular hunting adventure title.
- Kuro Games responds to false merchandise claims: Kuro Games has issued a statement addressing false merchandise order claims and confirmed plans to take legal action against those responsible.
- Dunk City Dynasty soft launches: NetEase Games’ NBA-licensed street basketball title, Dunk City Dynasty, has begun its soft launch in select regions.
- Expelled! launch announced: Inkle Studios’ upcoming murder mystery adventure, Expelled!, is set to launch across multiple platforms this March.
- SD Gundam G Generation Eternal pre-registration opens: Bandai Namco’s mech simulation strategy title, SD Gundam G Generation Eternal, is now open for pre-registration on mobile.
Week 3: February 15 to February 21
Executive Summary
The third week continued the trend of launches. Notable names were I Am Your Beast, Grand Mountain Adventure 2, Pocket ZONE 2, Jolly Match, Gangs Fighter: Vice Island, and Stick World Z: Zombie War TD. Meanwhile, Machina Waking entered soft launch in Indonesia, and the closed beta for Once Human kicked off for Android and iOS.
Upcoming releases were also announced, with NBA 2K All-Star set for a March 25 launch in China and DC: Dark Legion arriving on March 14 for mobile and PC. In other news, HAIKYU!! FLY HIGH opened global pre-registrations, while King’s Raid, The Tale of Food, and Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition confirmed their upcoming shutdowns.
The industry also saw major updates, with Niantic reportedly nearing a $3.5 billion deal with Scopely, eFootball 2025 exploring an ad-based rewards system, and Amazon Appstore planning to shut down on Android in August.
Highlights
- King’s Raid shutdown announced: The popular side-scrolling RPG King’s Raid is set to shut down on March 15, 2025.
- Machina Waking soft launches: The futuristic fantasy RPG Machina Waking has soft-launched in Indonesia.
- I Am Your Beast available on iOS: I Am Your Beast delivers an intense revenge thriller action experience, now available on iOS.
- Grand Mountain Adventure 2 available on mobile: Grand Mountain Adventure 2 lets you ski and snowboard across non-linear mountains, now available on mobile.
- Clash of Clans Supercell MAKE contest announced: Clash of Clans Supercell MAKE contest lets players create a Temporary Troop for the game with a $2,500 reward.
- Niantic nearing $3.5 billion deal with Scopely: Pokémon Go creator Niantic is reportedly inching closer to sealing a $3.5 billion deal with Scopely to sell its games unit.
- Pocket ZONE 2 available on Android: Pocket ZONE 2 offers a survival RPG experience in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, now available on Android.
- Jolly Match global release: Jolly Match is now globally available on mobile, bringing classic match-3 puzzles with fresh features.
- Once Human closed beta starts: Once Human kicked off its cross-platform closed beta test for Android and iOS on February 28, 2025.
- HAIKYU!! FLY HIGH pre-registration open: HAIKYU!! FLY HIGH has opened global pre-registration, delivering a faithful anime adaptation.
- The Tale of Food shutting down: The Tale of Food, the unique food-personified RPG, is shutting down on March 20, 2025.
- Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles iOS shutdown: Square Enix is shutting down Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition on iOS due to a DLC bug.
- Amusement Arcade Toaplan available on mobile: Amusement Arcade Toaplan is now available on mobile, offering classic titles from the 80s and 90s.
- NBA 2K All-Star China release set for March 25: NBA 2K All-Star is gearing up for release in China on March 25, 2025.
- Gangs Fighter: Vice Island available on Android: Gangs Fighter: Vice Island offers a GTA-inspired action-packed experience, now available on Android.
- Stick World Z: Zombie War TD available on mobile: Stick World Z: Zombie War TD challenges you to defend your kingdom against evolving monsters, now available on mobile.
- eFootball 2025 ad-based rewards system: eFootball 2025 is reportedly looking to introduce an ad-based rewards system.
- Amazon Appstore shutting down on Android: Amazon will shut down its Appstore for Android on August 20, 2025, after a decade of service.
- 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games Esports lineup: The 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games will feature 11 Esports titles.
- DC: Dark Legion launch date announced: DC: Dark Legion, FunPlus’ officially licensed DC strategy title, is launching on mobile and PC on March 14, 2025.
Week 4: February 22 to February 28
Executive Summary
Several new games launched in the final week of February, including I Am Cat, Hellic, FTW – For The Win, The Haunted Carnival, Eternal Saga, Winged, Tales of Wind: Radiant Rebirth, and Good Coffee, Great Coffee. Meanwhile, Pokémon Champions was announced for mobile and Switch, and Supercell’s Boat Game began alpha test signups.
Pre-registrations opened for Mecharashi, Sunset Hills, I, Slime, and Kingdomino, while Sonic Rumble was confirmed for a Spring 2025 global launch. The Pokémon Company reached a lawsuit settlement in China, while Pokémon TCG Pocket hit 100 million downloads.
Dynamis One was raided over an alleged NEXON project leak, as Dark and Darker Mobile might undergo a name change. GamingonPhone.biz was launched to expand mobile gaming business coverage. On the shutdown front, My Hero Academia: The Strongest is set to close on March 31, 2025.
Highlights
- Mecharashi pre-registration opens: Mecharashi, the highly anticipated mecha SRPG, opens pre-registration on mobile and PC.
- The Pokémon Company lawsuit settlement: The Pokémon Company reaches a settlement in China over the Pocket Monster: Remake lawsuit.
- Castle V Castle launch window announced: Castle V Castle, a wacky yet stylish turn-based castle battler funded by Outersloth, is launching later this year.
- I Am Cat now available: I Am Cat lets you experience life as a mischievous kitty, it is now available on multiple platforms.
- Hellic now available: Hellic, a new idle RPG that invites you to protect a feline world, is now available on mobile.
- FTW – For The Win now available: FTW – For The Win brings high-stakes FPS battle royale gameplay, now available on mobile.
- GamingonPhone.biz goes live: GamingonPhone.biz is now live, offering deeper coverage of all things related to the mobile gaming business.
- The Haunted Carnival available on Android: The Haunted Carnival offers an escape room experience filled with intriguing puzzles, now available on Android.
- Sunset Hills pre-registration: Sunset Hills, a beautifully hand-drawn puzzle adventure, is now open for pre-registration.
- Eternal Saga launches on Android: Eternal Saga, a new RPG, is now available on Android, allowing players to conquer enemies using powerful heroes.
- Supercell’s Boat Game enters alpha testing: Supercell has unveiled Boat Game, an action-exploration title with alpha test signup now live.
- My Hero Academia: The Strongest shutting down: My Hero Academia: The Strongest, the open-world RPG based on the popular anime, is set to shut down on March 31, 2025.
- I, Slime opens pre-registration: I, Slime, an idle RPG that blends simulation management gameplay, has opened pre-registrations on mobile.
- Winged now available on mobile: Winged offers new literary adventures inspired by beloved fantasy books, now available on mobile.
- Tales of Wind: Radiant Rebirth launches: Neocraft’s latest MMORPG Tales of Wind: Radiant Rebirth is now available on mobile and PC.
- Sonic Rumble global launch set for Spring 2025: SEGA’s multiplayer party game Sonic Rumble is set to launch globally this Spring 2025.
- Dark and Darker Mobile may get a new name: KRAFTON could rename Dark and Darker Mobile after ending its IP contract.
- Good Coffee, Great Coffee now available on mobile: Good Coffee, Great Coffee, a cozy simulation title that lets you showcase your coffee-making skills, is now available on mobile.
- Clash of Clans knockoff spotted in North Korea: A Clash of Clans knockoff version from North Korea is making rounds on the internet.
- Dynamis One headquarters raided over Nexon project leak: South Korea Police raided Dynamis One headquarters over allegations of a leak of an undisclosed NEXON Games project.
- Silver and Scarlet enters closed beta in China: MOONTON Games’ new fast-paced strategy RPG, Silver and Scarlet, has entered closed beta testing in China.
- Pokémon TCG Pocket hits 100 million downloads: Pokémon TCG Pocket has reached 100 million downloads since its launch.
- Kingdomino opens pre-registration on mobile: Kingdomino, the digital edition of the famous board game, has opened pre-registration on mobile.
- Pokémon Champions announced for mobile and Switch: Pokémon Champions, the latest title in the blockbuster franchise, brings competitive battles to mobile and Switch.
- Muslim Simulator Ramadan Game now available on Android: The Muslim Simulator Ramadan Game lets you celebrate Ramadan virtually and is now available on Android.
- Ninja Party set to launch on multiple platforms: Nekki’s Ninja Party brings a blend of parkour and party royale action, launching on multiple platforms.
That’s all for the mobile gaming news for February 2025. If you liked the roundup that catered towards the January 2025 news focusing on mobile gaming, here are the previous editions:
- Mobile gaming news roundup for January 2025
- Mobile gaming news roundup for December 2024
- Mobile gaming news roundup for November 2024
- Mobile gaming news roundup for October 2024
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