Mobile gaming news roundup (November 2025): New releases, Industry movements and more

Here I am with the Monthly Mobile Gaming News Roundup, and we are entering into the final month of the year, with November 2025 coming to an end. Just like every month, there’s a lot to dive into, so I’ve rounded up all the key highlights for you right here. Let’s jump in and take a look at everything November had in store!

Monthly Mobile Gaming News Roundup for November 2025

Week 1: November 01 to November 07

Executive Summary

Week 1 was a good start for November, as we saw titles like Slap ‘em UP!, Dead Ahead Enforcers, and Hell’s Paradise Battle going live, while OUTRANKERS arrived in Japan and StarSavior confirmed its upcoming regional release.

Meanwhile, Goddess Order unexpectedly entered indefinite maintenance, and Ragnarok: Monster World announced its shutdown. Pre-registrations opened for Druid Rising, Siberium, and Dragon Sword, with Sword x Staff kicking off its closed beta and Green Light announced.

Testing updates continued as Warframe prepared its Android closed beta, Where Winds Meet scheduled its iOS technical test, and Palworld Mobile confirmed its December alpha. However, Rust Mobile pushed its beta to December.

The week also included notable announcements such as Supercell clarifying the status of mo.co, and a fake version of Aniimo emerging ahead of its official iOS test. Industry developments saw GodLike Esports step back from COD Mobile, while KRAFTON outlined a new India-focused strategy including three upcoming mobile titles.

Highlights

• Druid Rising pre-registration: Druid Rising blends forest nurturing with strategic combat, opens pre-registration on Android.
• Siberium pre-registration: Siberium opens pre-registration, inviting players to lead six factions in a 2D fantasy idle RPG adventure.
• Gakuen Bungo Stray Dogs launch update: Gakuen Bungo Stray Dogs brings a fresh school-life twist to the beloved series, postpones launch in Japan.
• Rust Mobile closed beta delay: Rust Mobile postpones its first closed beta test to December 11, promising a more stable experience.
• Sword x Staff closed beta test: Sword x Staff begins closed beta test on Android, bringing auto-battles and a magical world to explore.
• Ragnarok: Monster World shutdown: Ragnarok: Monster World is shutting down on December 30, after just a year of service.
• Warframe Android closed beta: Warframe announces closed beta test for Android, arriving this November with a variety of content.
• Slap ‘em UP! global launch: Urnique Studio’s Slap ‘em UP! launches globally, offering a fresh spin on the classic Slave card game.
• Dead Ahead Enforcers soft launch: Dead Ahead Enforcers, Mobirate’s new tactical survival entry in the series, soft launches on Android.
• Hell’s Paradise Battle Japan launch: Hell’s Paradise Battle launches in Japan, letting players revisit the Land of Immortals in a new survival RPG adventure.

• Goddess Order maintenance update: Goddess Order enters indefinite maintenance just a month after launch amid operational troubles.
• Green Light announcement: Green Light takes you on a surreal adventure in Yanagi Nagi’s dream world, arriving in 2026.
• Palworld Mobile alpha test: Palworld Mobile to begin Alpha Test in December 2025; sign-ups are now open.
• mo.co status update: Supercell confirms mo.co isn’t shutting down despite low revenue and Squad Busters’ closure.
• Dragon Sword pre-registration: Dragon Sword opens pre-registration in South Korea, offering an open-world ARPG experience with dynamic battles.
• Aniimo fake copy pops up: Fake copy of FunPlus’ Aniimo appears as “Star Continent” on Android in Thailand, while the official iOS test goes live in the US.
• GodLike Esports CODM update: GodLike Esports halts Call of Duty: Mobile operations, citing lack of support from Activision.
• OUTRANKERS Japan launch: OUTRANKERS launches in Japan, bringing Pokémon Unite-like 3v3 team battles to mobile.
• Where Winds Meet iOS test: NetEase Games’ Where Winds Meet begins its iOS technical test this November 9, ahead of the PC and console launch.
• StarSavior launch announcement: Studio Bside’s latest RPG StarSavior, is launching on November 20 in South Korea and Japan.
• Boat Game first impression: Boat Game First Impression: A unique Supercell offering which sets sail with an exciting potential.
• Chicken Chicken reveal: Sobaka Studio reveals Chicken Chicken, a new casual party game coming to mobile and consoles.
• KRAFTON India strategy: KRAFTON eyes to tap cricket games market; three “tailored for India” mobile titles to be launched by FY2026.

Week 2: November 08 to November 14

Executive Summary

Another busy week in November 2025 as the releases section saw FC Mobile Vietnam, Resident Evil Survival Unit, Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor, Crystal Ortha, Lost Hellden, and ISLANDERS Mobile. Soft launches continued with Temple Run 3, Ratchet & Clank: Ranger Rumble, keeping the release calendar packed.

Pre-registration for Gintama Sumaho Battle Chronicle, Heavenly Dragon Saga, Ragnarok Abyss, and Red Dead Redemption Mobile opened. Testing updates carried the week with Fingertip Breakout, Codename: Guangqi, and The Division Resurgence moving into new beta phases.

Meanwhile, Solo Leveling: KARMA showcased new gameplay at G-STAR, and Minecraft Blast began its next iOS test. New games created hype, with HoYoverse teasing its Unreal Engine 5 MMORPG, NCSOFT unveiling Horizon Steel Frontiers, and Playtika partnering with Disney for a new mobile project.

Legal developments saw KONAMI and Cygames settling their long-running lawsuit, while Project R.I.S.E. cancelled its upcoming beta, citing gameplay concerns.

Highlights

• FC Mobile Vietnam launch: Garena and EA launch FC Mobile Vietnam with localized commentary, exclusively to Vietnamese players.
• Crystal Ortha global launch: KEMCO’s Crystal Ortha launches globally on mobile, bringing back its classic pixel RPG charm.
• Pirates Outlaws 2: Heritage announcement: Pirates Outlaws 2: Heritage, a roguelike strategy deck builder, is coming to mobile and PC this December.
• Lost Hellden mobile release: Crunchyroll Games brings popular JRPG Lost Hellden to mobile for its Game Vault’s 2nd anniversary.
• HoYoverse MMORPG reveal: HoYoverse shares glimpse of its mysterious Unreal Engine 5 fantasy MMORPG, official website now live.
• Heavenly Dragon Saga pre-registration: Heavenly Dragon Saga lets you master martial arts and begin a Wuxia MMORPG journey, pre-registration now live.
• Fingertip Breakout CBT: Girls’ Frontline: Fingertip Breakout begins CBT this November, bringing a dark roguelike twist to the series.
• NBA 2K26 MyTEAM launch: 2K’s NBA 2K26 MyTEAM is launching this November 28 with new features and WNBA Player cards.
• Fragariamemories announcement: Fragariamemories: Color of Wishes brings a heartfelt fantasy journey from Sanrio to mobile in 2027.
• Disney and Superplay collab project coming: New Disney title in the works by Superplay as Playtika and Disney expand partnership.
• Konami and Cygames lawsuit resolved: KONAMI and Cygames finally settle 2-year Umamusume: Pretty Derby patent lawsuit.
• Ragnarok Abyss pre-registration: Gravity renames Project Abyss: Next Ragnarok to Ragnarok Abyss, with the MMOARPG now open for pre-registration.
• Rainbow Six Mobile roadmap update: Rainbow Six Mobile enters Phase 3 of launch roadmap, setting the stage for the global release.
• Temple Run 3 soft launch: Temple Run 3 soft launches in select regions, letting you relive the classic endless running thrill.
• Resident Evil Survival Unit launch: Resident Evil Survival Unit challenges you to rebuild and survive, now officially available.

• AION2 regional launch: NCSOFT’s AION2 kicks off regional launch on November 19, global release slated for 2026.
• ISLANDERS Mobile release: ISLANDERS: Mobile brings the minimalist city builder experience to phones this November 20.
• Gintama Sumaho Battle Chronicle pre-registration: SEGA’s Gintama Sumaho Battle Chronicle opens pre-registration, bringing the iconic Gintama universe to mobile.
• Ratchet & Clank soft launch: Sony’s Ratchet & Clank: Ranger Rumble soft-launches on mobile with arena shooter mayhem.
• Horizon Steel Frontiers announced: NCSOFT announces Horizon Steel Frontiers for mobile and PC, marking the Horizon series’ MMORPG debut.
• Maneater mobile launch: HandyGames’ Maneater launches on mobile this December 15, letting you hunt as the ocean’s apex predator.
• Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor global launch: Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor brings its roguelike mining chaos to mobile, now globally available.
• Codename: Guangqi beta: Codename: Guangqi brings a Palworld-meets-Minecraft adventure, and begins closed beta in China this November.
• Ubisoft Project Scout leak: Ubisoft’s “Project Scout” might be the studio’s next big FPS title across multiple platforms.
• Total War: NAPOLEON mobile release: Feral Interactive’s Total War: NAPOLEON challenges you to master warfare and conquer Europe, arriving this December.
• Shiren the Wanderer launch: Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island Plus is releasing in Japan with a full content bundle and DLC included.
• FAIRY TAIL: Wizard Chronicle launch: FAIRY TAIL: Wizard Chronicle launches this December, bringing chibi-style auto battles to the series.
• Project R.I.S.E Barely Beta cancelled: Project R.I.S.E cancels upcoming “Barely Beta” test, citing unsatisfactory core gameplay experience.
• Solo Leveling: KARMA G-STAR trailer: Solo Leveling: KARMA unveils trailer at G-STAR 2025, showcasing the 27-Year War and Antares’ return.
• The Division Resurgence Regional Beta: The Division Resurgence steps back into action with a new Regional Beta this November 18th.
• Minecraft Blast iOS playtest: King’s Minecraft Blast brings match-3 action to the Minecraft universe, begins playtesting on iOS in Malaysia.
• Red Dead Redemption mobile pre-registration: Red Dead Redemption is bringing its Western adventure to mobile via Netflix Games this December, pre-registration now open.

Week 3: November 15 to November 21

Executive Summary

Continuing the same pace as the second, there were plenty of releases and new announcements. Global pre-registration kicked off for titles like Where Winds Meet, Realm Traveler, Arknights: Endfield, and Cozy Coast, while platforms such as Dragon Traveler and Fightland also opened sign-ups.

Several games made their return or debut, including Carmen Sandiego Mobile, Everdark Tower, PlatyGuard: Swarm Slayer, and WWE 2K25: Netflix Edition, with Dadish 4 confirming its December release.

There was yet another HoYoverse showcase, this time with a major gameplay reveal for Varsapura. Meanwhile, Gravity announced Ragnarok Project 1.5, Warp Knights entered closed beta, Ring of Fire: Prometheus began open beta in China, and The Sims Lab: Life Together continued its soft launch expansion.

On the closure front, Black Beacon, Tokyo Revengers Last Mission, and Digimon: Source Code confirmed shutdowns. Industry highlights included the Google Play Best of 2025 Awards and PUBG Mobile winning Mobile Esports Game of the Year.

Highlights

• Where Winds Meet global pre-registration: Where Winds Meet opens global pre-registration, bringing its open-world Wuxia RPG to mobile soon.
• Carmen Sandiego mobile comeback: Gameloft’s Carmen Sandiego is making a comeback to mobile this November following its removal from Netflix Games.
• Ragnarok Project 1.5 announcement: Gravity announces Ragnarok Project 1.5, a new entry in its Ragnarok Online universe.
• Black Beacon shutdown: Black Beacon is shutting down on December 31 due to operational difficulties, following a brief global run.
• Cut the Rope Minecraft Add-On: Cut the Rope expands into Minecraft, with a new Add-On arriving on the Marketplace this December.
• PlatyGuard: Swarm Slayer launch: ChillyRoom’s PlatyGuard: Swarm Slayer arrives this November 26, promising fast-paced roguelike action.
• Cozy Coast pre-registration: InnoGames’ Cozy Coast opens global pre-registration ahead of its December launch, bringing its merge-2 charm.
• Warp Knights closed beta: MOONTON Games’ Warp Knights begins closed beta on Android, with a first look at its tower defense combat.
• Everdark Tower launch: KEMCO’s RPG Everdark Tower arrives on mobile, delivering a pocket-sized RPG puzzle experience.
• Dadish 4 December release: Dadish 4, the next entry in the hit platformer series, arrives on mobile this December.
• Google Play Best of 2025: Google Play reveals Best of 2025 award winners, celebrating the best Apps and Games of the year.
• Realm Traveler global pre-registration: Realm Traveler brings a fantasy RPG experience, and opens pre-registration on Android.
• Cell to Singularity Reality Reboot: Cell to Singularity kicks off its Reality Reboot update, bringing a deeper evolutionary journey.
• Highway Heroes: Truck Garage soft launch: Highway Heroes: Truck Garage lets you build your truck empire as it soft launches on Android in select regions.

• Dawnmaker beta test: Acram Digital’s Dawnmaker kicks off beta test, bringing its board-game-like strategy experience to mobile.
• WWE 2K25: Netflix Edition available: WWE 2K25: Netflix Edition slams its way onto mobile, offering wrestling action on your small screens.
• Dragon Traveler pre-registration: Dragon Traveler opens pre-registration ahead of its closed beta test on Android and iOS this November 27th.
• The Sims Lab: Life Together soft launch: EA’s The Sims Lab: Life Together, formerly City Life Game with Friends, soft launches on iOS in select regions.
• Digimon: Source Code shutdown: Digimon: Source Code is shutting down in January 2026, without ever getting a global release.
• Light and Night global rumors: Light and Night, Tencent Games’ hit otome sim, sparks global release rumors as English social accounts surface.
• HoYoverse Varsapura gameplay reveal: HoYoverse finally lifts the curtain on Varsapura with a stunning half-hour gameplay demo reveal.
• Arknights: Endfield pre-registration: GRYPHLINE’s Arknights: Endfield opens global pre-registration, ahead of its early 2026 launch.
• Avernum 4 iPad launch: Avernum 4: Greed and Glory arrives on iPad this December, letting you experience the cult-classic RPG with a full revamp.
• Ring of Fire: Prometheus open beta: Ring of Fire: Prometheus begins open beta this November in China, bringing its side-scrolling action after much delay.
• PUBG Mobile Esports Award: PUBG Mobile wins the Mobile Esports Game of the Year at the Esports Awards 2025.
• Tokyo Revengers shutdown: Tokyo Revengers Last Mission is shutting down next January, without getting a global launch.
• Fightland pre-registration: Fightland, Ninja Kiwi’s new team battle arena title, opens pre-registration on Android.

Week 4: November 22 to November 28

Executive Summary

The final week had good things to offer as well. My Child New Beginnings, Slender Threads, Union of Gnomes, Zerowake GATES, and Billionaire Royale Club made their global debuts, while Sengodai’s December release and StarSavior’s March global launch were officially lined up.

Soft launches were equally active with Fruit Ninja Adventures, The Sims Labs: Town Stories, Dino Cataclysm: Survival, and Yatch & Catch rolling out in select regions alongside the SEA launch of Girls’ Frontline: Fire Control.

On the industry side, SHIFT UP’s Project Spirits secured global publishing under Level Infinite, Codename Crime-Vice entered early access, and also played Durango: The Lost Island’s 15-player mini edition via MapleStory Worlds.

Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard was another title that was revealed. Meanwhile, shutdown notices continued with My Heroes Dungeon Raid, Assault Lily Last Bullet W, and Guitar Girl concluding service.

Highlights

• Durango: The Lost Island mini version: Durango: The Lost Island is Nexon’s 15-player mini version of the original hit available via MapleStory Worlds.
• My Child New Beginnings global launch: My Child New Beginnings, sequel to the hit story-driven parent simulator, is now globally available.
• eFootball removes Zlatan promotions: eFootball wipes out Zlatan Ibrahimovic promotions after his visuals trigger licensing concerns.
• Girls’ Frontline: Fire Control SEA launch: Girls’ Frontline: Fire Control, the latest shooter in the hit franchise, launches in the SEA region this November 27.
• Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard announcement: Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard, a Vampire Survivors spinoff, is launching across multiple platforms in 2026.
• Yatch & Catch soft launch: MOONTON Games’ Yatch & Catch: Fishing Game soft launches in select regions with a variety of fish species to catch.
• Dino Cataclysm: Survival soft launch: Dino Cataclysm: Survival soft launches on Android, bringing a prehistoric era strategy experience.
• The Sims Labs: Town Stories soft launch: EA’s The Sims Labs: Town Stories, a new cozy town-building sim in the Sims franchise, soft launches in select regions.
• Codename Crime-Vice early access: Tencent Games’ Codename Crime-Vice Open World brings GTA-like open-world action, and begins early access on Android.
• Project Spirits global publishing: SHIFT UP’s Project Spirits aims to be the next global hit as Level Infinite takes on global publishing rights.
• Slender Threads global release: Slender Threads, an eerie point-and-click thriller adventure, is now globally available on mobile.
• My Heroes Dungeon Raid shutdown: My Heroes Dungeon Raid, the roguelike action RPG, is shutting down on 8 January 2026.

• Neverfall: Dungeon Trials available: Neverfall: Dungeon Trials brings an immersive idle fantasy RPG experience with Live2D heroines, now available on Android.
• Fruit Ninja Adventures soft launch: Fruit Ninja Adventures, the latest title in the fruit-slicing franchise, soft-launches on Android in Canada.
• Billionaire Royale Club global launch: HAEGIN’s Billionaire Royale Club launches globally with its casual board gameplay and lore.
• Aerofly FS Global Flight Simulator update: Aerofly FS Global Flight Simulator lets you fly 30 different aircraft across more than 8,000 airports.
• Love & Magic: Spellfyre pre-registration: Love & Magic: Spellfyre brings a fantasy novel experience, with pre-registration now open.
• StarSavior global launch and pre-registration: Studio Bside’s cosmic RPG StarSavior is launching globally on March 26, with pre-registration opening this December.
• Kamaeru: A Frog Refuge pre-registration: Kamaeru: A Frog Refuge, a new casual click-and-point title, opens global pre-registration on mobile.
• Assault Lily Last Bullet W shutdown: Assault Lily Last Bullet W, the anime-based RPG, shuts down its global version after just a year of service.
• Guitar Girl shutdown: NEOWIZ’s Guitar Girl is shutting down this December after a heartfelt five-year run enjoyed by fans worldwide.
• Union of Gnomes global launch: Union of Gnomes, a fantasy deckbuilding RPG, is now globally available on both Android and iOS.
• Zerowake GATES global launch: Zerowake GATES is now globally available for BL fans, featuring RPG combat and popular webtoon characters.
• Baki THE STRONGEST PROOF Japan launch: Baki THE STRONGEST PROOF launches in Japan with favorite fighters in chibi form and auto-team battles.
• Sengodai arrives this December on Android: Tsunoa Games’ Sengodai is set to launch this December, offering an aesthetic Japanese-style roguelike deckbuilder experience.
• Netflix Puzzled launches globally: Netflix Puzzled is now globally available, featuring Stranger Things–themed puzzles and fresh new challenges.
• Mad Street Crime Hustle Game launches on Android: Mad Street Crime Hustle Game arrives on Android, delivering a lightweight, GTA-inspired open-world experience.

That’s all for the mobile gaming news for November 2025. If you liked the roundup that catered to the November 2025 news focusing on mobile gaming, here are the previous editions:

• Mobile gaming news roundup for September 2025
• Mobile gaming news roundup for August 2025
• Mobile gaming news roundup for July 2025
• Mobile gaming news roundup for June 2025

For more Mobile Gaming news and updates, join our WhatsApp Channel, Telegram Group, or Discord server. Also, follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Google News for quick updates.