As July wraps up, it’s time to review the latest and greatest from the mobile gaming world. With the first half of the year behind us, there’s still plenty of excitement to look forward to in the coming months. With a vibrant July 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 July 2024.
Monthly Mobile Gaming News Roundup for July 2024
Week 1: July 01 to July 07
Executive Summary
The first week of July 2024 saw a variety of mobile gaming releases and announcement news. Otherworld Three Kingdoms and My Talking Hank: Islands both launched on mobile, while Zenless Zone Zero’s global launch times were revealed. Waven, a multiplayer tactical RPG, became available on Android and iOS, and Minesweeper NETFLIX was released on Netflix Games.
Pre-registrations opened for RPG Alter Age and Starting Life in Another World. Several games entered early access, including Racing Kingdom, CrisisX – Your Last Survival, and AceForce 2. In industry news, EQT announced plans to acquire Keywords Studios for $2.8 billion, and Epic Games accused Apple of blocking the launch of its Store for iOS devices in Europe.
Highlights
- Otherworld Three Kingdoms launched: Super Planet’s latest idle RPG, Otherworld Three Kingdoms, gets an official launch for mobile.
- Zenless Zone Zero global launch times announced: The global launch times for Zenless Zone Zero are revealed, detailing when players around the world can start playing.
- YouTuber Neyoo under fire: YouTuber Neyoo is facing controversy after being accused of abusing a minor during his live stream.
- Waven released: Waven, a multiplayer tactical RPG, is now available on both Android and iOS platforms.
- EQT to acquire Keywords Studios: EQT is set to acquire the video games company Keywords Studios for $2.8 billion.
- Minesweeper NETFLIX released: Minesweeper NETFLIX, the classic Windows game with a modern twist, is now available on Netflix Games.
- My Talking Hank: Islands launched: My Talking Hank: Islands, a new title from the makers of My Talking Tom, gets an official launch.
- Pokémon Go Brazil’s Country Manager discusses impact: Pokémon Go’s Brazil Country Manager talks about the game’s influence on the hit franchise.
- Re:ZERO – Starting Life in Another World registrations: Witch’s Re:Surrection opens pre-registration ahead of its Summer 2024 release in Japan.
- Forgotten Throne soft launches: Forgotten Throne, a fantasy MMORPG, gets a soft launch for Android in the Philippines.
- RPG Alter Age pre-registration opens: RPG Alter Age, a new JRPG, is set to release on Android with its freemium edition now available for pre-registration.
- Epic Games accuses Apple: Epic Games accuses Apple of blocking the launch of its Store for iOS devices in Europe.
- Racing Kingdom enters early access: Racing Kingdom, a drag racing title, enters early access on Android in select regions.
- CrisisX – Your Last Survival enters early access: CrisisX – Your Last Survival, a zombie survival title, enters early access for Android in Southeast Asia.
- AceForce 2 early access: AceForce 2, Tencent’s 5v5 shooter, opens early access for Android in multiple regions.
Week 2: July 08 to July 14
Executive Summary
The second week of July 2024 featured significant developments in the mobile gaming industry, including the announcement news of Final Fantasy XIV Mobile being in development and pre-registrations for Disney Pixel RPG and Hoyeon opening. Board Game Mahabharat launched on Android, and Stickman Master â…¢ entered open beta.
Subway Surfers City and Last Home both had soft launches, while Order & Chaos: Guardians and Auto Pirates: Captains Cup entered early access. Notably, My Talking Hank: Islands reached over 10 million downloads within a week. Industry news included Felicity Games securing $700K in pre-seed funding and the Saudi Arabian partnership with the IOC to host the Olympic Esports Games in 2025 was announced.
Highlights
- Final Fantasy XIV Mobile in development: Final Fantasy XIV Mobile is reportedly in development under Square Enix and Tencent.
- Disney Pixel RPG pre-registration opens: Disney Pixel RPG, a retro-styled adventure from TEPPEN creators, opens pre-registration in Japan.
- Board Game Mahabharat released: Board Game Mahabharat, inspired by Indian mythology, is now available on Android.
- Indian Video Games Industry submits suggestions: The Indian Video Games Industry collectively puts in suggestions and requests for online game categorization.
- Need For Speed Mobile aims high: The Lead Producer at Criterion Games claims that Need For Speed Mobile will set the benchmark for racing games on mobile.
- Felicity Games secures funding: Felicity Games secures $700K in Pre-Seed Funding from DeVC, Swiggy founders, CRED’s Kunal Shah, and other marquee angels.
- Stickman Master â…¢ open beta: Stickman Master â…¢: Idle RPG, the sequel to the casual fantasy RPG, begins open beta on Android.
- Super Evil Megacorp CEO emphasizes cross-platform: The CEO of Super Evil Megacorp highlights the importance of cross-platform functionality for growth in the games industry.
- Swedish Games Industry highlights cultural impact: The Swedish Games Industry highlights 15 titles of significant cultural impact.
- Saudi partners with IOC: Saudi Arabia enters a partnership with the IOC to host the Olympic Esports Games in 2025.
- Subway Surfers City soft launch: Subway Surfers City, the latest in the hit endless runner franchise, gets a soft launch in select regions.
- Former Square Enix executive regrets: A former Square Enix executive expresses regret over missing out on Genshin Impact’s success.
- Hoyeon pre-registration opens: Hoyeon, NCSOFT’s fantasy RPG set in the Blade & Soul universe, opens pre-registration in select regions.
- My Talking Hank: Islands milestone: My Talking Hank: Islands amasses over 10 million downloads worldwide within a week.
- Last Home soft launch: Last Home, a strategy title from the subsidiary studio of Lords Mobile maker, soft-launches on Android.
- COD Mobile introduces anti-cheat: COD Mobile introduces a new anti-cheat system to remove illegally obtained in-game CP.
- Order & Chaos: Guardians early access: Order & Chaos: Guardians, the fantasy RPG, opens early access for Android in select regions.
- Soccer Manager 2025 launched: Soccer Manager 2025, the latest iteration in the Soccer Manager series, launches on Android.
- Infinity Land starts Alpha testing: Infinity Land, a new open-world RPG, starts Alpha testing ahead of its release on mobile and PC.
- Auto Pirates: Captains Cup early access: Auto Pirates: Captains Cup, a fun strategic battler, is now in early access ahead of its launch on August 22, 2024.
- Ash of Gods: The Way pre-registration opens: Ash of Gods: The Way, the next title in AurumDust’s RPG franchise, opens pre-registration on Android.
- Retro Slam Tennis iOS launch: Retro Slam Tennis, a new tennis title from the makers of Retro Bowl, is now available on iOS.
- PUBG Mobile China version update: Game For Peace, the China version of PUBG Mobile, is getting a 24v24 game mode.
Week 3: July 15 to July 21
Executive Summary
The third week of July 2024 showcased a range of new mobile game releases and significant industry news. Domination Dynasty and Exfil: Loot & Extract launched, while pre-registrations opened for several titles including Homerun Clash 2: Legends Derby, BLEACH Soul Puzzle, Arcadia: Breath of the Land, Nigoriri Angels on Stage!, Ash Echoes, and Baby Shark Universe.
Notable releases included Metal Slug: Awakening, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN, and Mobile Party entering beta. Industry news highlighted Xsolla’s acquisition of LF.Group and Ubisoft‘s postponement of Rainbow Six Mobile and The Division Resurgence. Honor of Kings achieved 50 million downloads and $100 million in revenue in its first month.
Highlights
- Domination Dynasty official launch: Domination Dynasty, a Civilization-like multiplayer strategy game, is now available on Android and iOS.
- Homerun Clash 2: Legends Derby pre-registration: Homerun Clash 2: Legends Derby, HAEGIN’s baseball title, opens pre-registration on Android and iOS.
- BLEACH Soul Puzzle pre-registration: BLEACH Soul Puzzle, KLab’s latest in the popular franchise, opens pre-registration for Android and iOS.
- Azur Promilia release: Azur Promilia might see an official release on or before January 25, 2025, based on China’s approval date.
- Arcadia: Breath of the Land pre-registration: Arcadia: Breath of the Land, an adventure RPG, opens up for pre-registration in select regions.
- Mount Everest Story strategy game: Mount Everest Story, a new mountain climbing strategy game, is available for both Android and iOS.
- Neverness to Everness announcement: Neverness to Everness from Perfect World Games is an urban open-world RPG coming to mobile, PC, and consoles.
- ARK: Ultimate Survivor Edition launch: ARK: Ultimate Survivor Edition, the dino-adventure title, is set to launch on mobile in Holiday 2024.
- Exfil: Loot & Extract launch: Exfil: Loot & Extract, an action-packed looter shooter, gets an official launch for Android.
- Metal Slug: Awakening available: Metal Slug: Awakening, the latest sequel to the classic run-and-gun series, is now globally available.
- Mobile Party beta available: Mobile Party, Vizta Games’ party battle royale game, is now available as a beta in select regions.
- Werewolf: Purgatory launch: Werewolf: Purgatory, the sequel to the award-winning dark fantasy thriller RPG, is set to launch on July 23, 2024.
- Xsolla acquisition: Xsolla announces the acquisition of LF.Group, a digital solutions provider for gaming communities.
- Girls’ Frontline 2: Exilium global launch: Girls’ Frontline 2: Exilium, the 3D role-playing strategy title, is going global with its English version.
- Nigoriri Angels on Stage! pre-registration: Nigoriri Angels on Stage!, Aiming’s RPG based on the Japanese anime, opens pre-registration ahead of release.
- Ash Echoes pre-registration: Ash Echoes, an anime-styled combat RPG from Neocraft, opens pre-registration on mobile.
- Ubisoft shared tough news: Ubisoft postpones the release of Rainbow Six Mobile and The Division Resurgence indefinitely.
- Honor of Kings achievement: Honor of Kings reaches 50 million downloads and $100 million in revenue in its first month.
- NARUTO SHIPPUDEN closed beta: NARUTO SHIPPUDEN, an RPG based on the blockbuster anime, begins closed beta for Android in select regions.
- Baby Shark Universe pre-registration: Baby Shark Universe, a new adventure title based on the famous animation series, opens up for pre-registration for Android and iOS.
Week 4: July 22 to July 28
Executive Summary
The fourth week of July 2024 saw major updates and launch news in mobile gaming. Arknights: Endfield is rumored to launch in mid-2025, while controversy surrounded Uma Musume due to allegations of sexual objectification, and Perfect World experienced leadership changes following mass layoffs. Naraka Bladepoint Mobile launched in China, and Barca Games debuted as FC Barcelona’s new gaming platform.
Samsung and KRAFTON announced a collaboration on Dark and Darker Mobile, while Epic Games withdrew Fortnite from the Galaxy Store. Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance, Game of Thrones: Legends RPG, and Warships Mobile 2: Naval War were globally launched. Hero Wars: Alliance and Blood Strike reached significant revenue and download milestones, respectively.
Highlights
- Arknights: Endfield rumored launch: Hypergryph’s Arknights: Endfield is rumored to get an official launch in mid-2025.
- Netflix under helm of 80 games: Netflix has over 80 games in development as it aims to expand its game library.
- Uma Musume controversy: Uma Musume is criticized for the sexual objectification of minors in the National Assembly of South Korea.
- Perfect World CEO resignation: Perfect World CEO and co-CEO resign following mass layoffs.
- ConcernedApe DLC promise: Stardew Valley creator ConcernedApe promises no extra charge for DLC or new updates in his games.
- Naraka Bladepoint Mobile launch: Naraka Bladepoint Mobile officially launches in China on July 25, 2024.
- Toon Blast milestone: Toon Blast maker Peak Games hits a $5 billion revenue milestone.
- Barca Games launch: FC Barcelona unveils Barca Games, a gaming platform now available on Android and iOS.
- Samsung and KRAFTON collaboration: Samsung and KRAFTON announce collaboration on Dark and Darker Mobile.
- Oasis Survival early access: Oasis Survival, a strategic survival game opens early access for Android in the US.
- Exploding Kittens 2 pre-registration: Exploding Kittens 2 opens pre-registrations on both mobile and PC ahead of an August release.
- Epic Games withdraws from Galaxy Store: Epic Games announces withdrawal of Fortnite from the Samsung Galaxy Store.
- Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance launch: Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance, Ironhide Games’ latest entry to the Kingdom Rush series is now globally available.
- Titanite early access: Titanite, a new sci-fi action title begins early access for Android in Indonesia.
- Game of Thrones: Legends RPG launch: Game of Thrones: Legends RPG is now globally available on Android and iOS.
- Hero Wars: Alliance revenue milestone: Hero Wars: Alliance crosses $1.5 Billion in lifetime revenue.
- Warships Mobile 2: Naval War global launch: Warships Mobile 2: Naval War, a modern warship simulator title gets an official global launch for Android.
- DC Heroes United pre-registration: DC Heroes United, a story-driven adventure by Genvid opens pre-registration on Android and iOS.
- Blood Strike downloads milestone: Blood Strike fires past 50 million downloads since launch.
Week 5: July 29 to July 31
Executive Summary
In the final days of July 2024, there was still some important mobile gaming news. Children of Morta opened pre-registrations for both Android and iOS. Developers expressed frustrations with Apple Arcade due to unproductive meetings and delayed payments. Code Geass: Lost Stories announced its shutdown on August 29th, 2024.
Top Goal Be A Soccer Champion and Mist Survival began soft launches in select regions, while BTS Cooking On: TinyTAN Restaurant and Madden NFL 25 Mobile is set for a global launch on August 7th and 8th respectively. Additionally, the Xbox Mobile Gaming App Store web page appeared, suggesting a future debut, and Heroes of History opened pre-registration.
Highlights
- Madden NFL 25 Mobile release: Madden NFL 25 Mobile is set for an official release on August 8th, 2024.
- Children of Morta pre-registration: Children of Morta, Playdigious’ new story-driven roguelike RPG, has opened pre-registrations for both Android and iOS.
- Apple Arcade developer struggles: Developers reveal struggles working with Apple Arcade; from unproductive meetings to late payments.
- Top Goal soft launch: Top Goal Be A Soccer Champion from Top Eleven makers Nordeus gets a soft launch for Android in select regions.
- Xbox Mobile Gaming App Store: Xbox Mobile Gaming App Store web page pops up, and might debut through the Xbox Insiders program.
- Heroes of History pre-registration: Heroes of History: Epic Empire, a strategic city simulator title, opens pre-registration for both Android and iOS.
- BTS Cooking On: TinyTAN Restaurant global launch: BTS Cooking On: TinyTAN Restaurant, Com2uS’ new BTS-inspired cooking simulation game, is set to get a global launch on August 7th, 2024.
- Mist Survival soft launch: Mist Survival, FunPlus’ strategy simulation title, gets a soft launch for Android in select regions.
- Code Geass: Lost Stories shutdown: Code Geass: Lost Stories, the tower-defense strategy title announces shut down on August 29th, 2024.
That’s all about my mobile gaming news roundup for July 2024! Read the previous month’s roundups below-
- Mobile gaming news roundup for June 2024
- Mobile gaming news roundup for May 2024
- Mobile gaming news roundup for April 2024
- Mobile gaming news roundup for March 2024
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