As we step into a fresh month, let’s reflect on the mobile gaming developments from the past month. The month of October 2023 turned out to be an absolute treat for mobile gaming enthusiasts, with a lineup of vibrant new titles hitting the scene and exciting news and announcements about upcoming mobile games. In this article, we 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 October 2023.
Monthly Mobile Gaming News Roundup for October 2023
Week 1: October 01 to October 07
Executive Summary
In the first week of October 2023, we had new launches in Cypher 007: The Mind Trap, Strange Hill, The Wreck, Top Troops, Romans: Age of Caesar, Nine Nights, and Dragon Survival. One Punch Man: World opened for pre-registration. Samsung announced its game streaming service, while PAYDAY: Crime War announced its shutdown. KRAFTON introduced the KRAFTON India Gaming Incubator, and South Korea warned Google and Apple over app billing irregularities. Legend of Dim Artemis was also among the launched, and Zombie State entered soft launch.
Highlights
- Cypher 007: The Mind Trap enters Apple Arcade: Cypher 007: The Mind Trap is a new top-down action-adventure title available on Apple Arcade.
- China takes home PUBG Mobile gold: China wins the Gold Medal in the Asian Games 2023 PUBG Mobile esports event.
- Strange Hill gets an official launch: Strange Hill is an interactive adventure title now available on Android and iOS.
- The Wreck VN enters mobile: The Wreck is a critically acclaimed visual novel, now available on Android and iOS platforms.
- Top Troops becomes globally available: Top Troops is a new RPG by Zynga now available globally on Android and iOS.
- Romans: Age of Caesar launched: After a long wait, Romans: Age of Caesar was released globally on Android and iOS.
- One Punch Man: World opens pre-registration: One Punch Man: World, Crunchyroll Games’ upcoming action title is now available for pre-registration.
- Samsung’s game streaming service roll out: Samsung announced to rollout its game streaming service on October 5th, 2023.
- Hitman: Blood Money – Reprisal announced: Hitman: Blood Money – Reprisal is an upcoming stealth-action title announced for Mobile and Nintendo Switch.
- PAYDAY: Crime War announces shut down: Just a few months after launch, PAYDAY: Crime War announces shutdown from October 10, 2023.
- KRAFTON India Gaming Incubator: KRAFTON introduces KRAFTON India Gaming Incubator to boost India’s game development ecosystem.
- Hutch Games’ loot box breach: UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) found Hutch Games in breach of the Loot Box rule.
- COD Warzone Mobile launch delayed yet again: COD Warzone Mobile to get a global launch in Spring 2024.
- Nine Nights launched: Nine Nights, a new action title gets an official launch on Android and iOS.
- Hello World game announced: Hello World is an exploration RPG from UltraPlayers announced for Mobile and PC.
- South Korea warns Google and Apple: South Korea warns Google and Apple over app billing irregularities with potential fine of $50.5 million.
- Legend of Dim Artemis launched: Legend of Dim Artemis is an epic MMORPG now available for Android and iOS.
- Zombie State gets a soft launch: Zombie State: Rogue-like FPS gets soft-launched for Android in select regions.
- Dragon Survival launched: Dragon Survival, a pixel-styled action game, gets an official launch on Android.
Week 2: October 08 to October 14
Executive Summary
In the second week of October 2023, we had new launches in Live Rally Manager, Shuttle Smash Badminton League, Sniper Elite, Throne of Three Kingdoms, and Zombie Hunter: Survival. Mini Survival: Zombie Fight entered early access, and Sky Fortress: Odyssey opened for pre-registration. Conquests & Alliances: 4X RTS started early access. Supercell announced mo.co but sadly, Alien: Blackout was set to shut down on October 31, 2023. Microsoft received UK regulator approval for the Activision Blizzard acquisition. Tale of Sword initiated a global open beta test whereas Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. Engage was announced.
Highlights
- Live Rally Manager released: Live Rally Manager, a racing manager title gets a global launch on Android.
- Mini Survival: Zombie Fight launched: Mini Survival: Zombie Fight, a casual zombie survival game enters early access for Android.
- Sky Fortress: Odyssey opens pre-registration: Sky Fortress: Odyssey, an upcoming fantasy RPG title is now available for pre-registration.
- Shuttle Smash Badminton League launched: Shuttle Smash Badminton League is a sports mobile game now available on Android and iOS.
- Sniper Elite gets Android launch: Sniper Elite, a new action shooter gets an official launch on Android.
- Throne of Three Kingdoms launched: Throne of Three Kingdoms, a turn-based strategy title gets an official launch for Android and iOS.
- Zombie Hunter: Survival launched: Zombie Hunter: Survival, a new action title gets an official launch on Android.
- Conquests & Alliances: 4X RTS announced: Conquests & Alliances: 4X RTS, 2K Game’s real-time strategy title enters early access for Android.
- HoYoverse and Apple commission policy dilemma: HoYoverse reportedly attempted to avoid Apple’s 30% commission policy to achieve revenue growth.
- Supercell announces new RPG mo.co: Supercell announces mo.co, a monster-hunting title with a beta test scheduled for late October 2023.
- Hockey All Stars 24 gets a soft launch: Hockey All Stars 24 from Distinctive Games gets a soft launch for iOS in select regions.
- Disney’s new publisher exploration: Disney is reportedly exploring the possibility of acquiring a major game publisher like Electronic Arts.
- Warcraft Rumble release date announced: Warcraft Rumble, Blizzard Entertainment’s action strategy title, is set to release on 3rd November 2023.
- Black Moon closed beta: Black Moon, an upcoming action RPG opens a closed beta test for Android in the SEA region.
- Astral Tale global version announced: Astral Tale, the much-anticipated fantasy MMORPG is set to get a global version.
- LYSSA: Goddess of Rage launched: LYSSA: Goddess of Rage, a turned-based RPG gets an official launch on Android.
- Alien: Blackout shutdown: Alien: Blackout, 505 Go’s survival horror title to shut down on October 31, 2023.
- Microsoft Activision Blizzard acquisition done: It is a done deal as Microsoft gets UK regulator approval for Activision Blizzard acquisition.
- LOST in Blue 2: Fate’s Island launched: LOST in Blue 2: Fate’s Island, a strategy title gets an official launch on Android.
- Tale of Sword open beta: Tale of Sword, a new idle RPG, begins global open beta test on Android.
- Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. Engage announced: Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. Engage is a new RPG by Bandai Namco set to release on Android and iOS.
- Tyrant’s Blessing released: Tyrant’s Blessing is a tactical pixel RPG that is available on Android and iOS.
Week 3: October 15 to October 21
Executive Summary
In the third week of October 2023, the major highlight was gamescom asia. Alongside, we had pre-registration open for Wonderers: Eternal World. Kingdom Eighties, Dungeon&Evil Hunter, Mortal Kombat: Onslaught officially launched on Android and iOS, while South of the Circle was released on iOS and Last True Sword, Bare Knuckle Boxing made its official debut on Android. Dragon Realms: Era of Adventure soft-launched in the UK, and Space Wander entered early access on Android in the US.
Highlights
- Wonderers: Eternal World opens pre-registration: Wonderers: Eternal World opens pre-registration ahead of soft launch in select regions.
- Kingdom Eighties launched: Kingdom Eighties, Fury Studios’ adventure game gets an official launch on Android and iOS.
- South of the Circle iOS release: South of the Circle, a new adventure title gets an official launch on iOS.
- Clash universe to PC: Supercell announced Clash of Clans and Clash Royale are officially coming to PC.
- Dungeon&Evil Hunter launched: Dungeon&Evil Hunter, an idle RPG from mobirix gets an official launch for Android and iOS.
- Mortal Kombat: Onslaught launched: Mortal Kombat: Onslaught, the new real-time RPG is now available on Android and iOS.
- Last True Sword launched: Last True Sword, a samurai-themed action title gets an official launch on Android.
- Bare Knuckle Boxing launched: Bare Knuckle Boxing is an intense combat title that gets an official launch for Android.
- Dragon Realms: Era of Adventure sof launched: Dragon Realms: Era of Adventure is an ancient RPG soft-launched for Android in the UK.
- Space Wander enters early access: Space Wander is a relaxing strategy game available as early access for Android in the US.
- Lovebrush Chronicles launched: Lovebrush Chronicles, NetEase’s romantic simulation entered pre-download before its release.
- gamescom asia 2023: The four-day spectacle was from 19th October to 22nd October, and you can read te highlights of each day – Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, and Final Day.
- Duet Night Abyss announced: Duet Night Abyss is a fantasy adventure RPG announced for Android, iOS, and PC.
- Badminton Blitz – Championship soft launched: Badminton Blitz – Championship gets a soft launch on Android and iOS in select regions.
- Captain Tsubasa: Ace opens pre-registrations: Captain Tsubasa: Ace, DeNa’s football title opens pre-registrations for Android.
Week 4: October 22 to October 28
Executive Summary
The fourth week of October 2023 wasn’t a very active one for mobile gaming news, but we had Knightcore: Sword of Kingdom officially launched on Android. Bit Gun: Online Shooting Games entered early access for Android, and Turbo Tornado: Open World Race had its official Android launch. Additionally, Boxes: Lost Fragments opened pre-registration for an upcoming puzzle game title. Nexon’s new ARPG, Building & Fighter, was officially launched in South Korea. China granted license approvals to 87 games for October 2023, including titles like Zenless Zone Zero and Wuthering Waves.
Highlights
- Knightcore: Sword of Kingdom officially launched: Knightcore: Sword of Kingdom from Noctua Games’ gets an official launch on Android.
- Bit Gun enters early access: Bit Gun: Online Shooting Games, an action shooter title enters early access for Android.
- Turbo Tornado: Open World Race launched: Turbo Tornado: Open World Race, a racing title gets an official launch on Android.
- Boxes: Lost Fragments opens pre-registration: Boxes: Lost Fragments, an upcoming puzzle game title is now open for pre-registration.
- Battle Crush begins closed beta: Battle Crush from NCSOFT opens a closed beta test for Android in select regions.
- Dynasty Warriors M soft launched: Nexon’s new action title, Dynasty Warriors M gets a soft launch in selected regions for Android and iOS.
- Dragon Quest Monsters Super Light ends service: Dragon Quest Monsters Super Light, Square Enix’s long-running mobile RPG to end service on January 31, 2024.
- Goat Simulator 3 begins pre-registration: Goat Simulator 3 begins pre-registration on Android and iOS ahead of its release.
- mo.co announces closed beta: mo.co, Supercell’s monster-hunting title begins closed beta test for Android in the US.
- Apple Arcade increases monthly subscription price: Apple Arcade’s monthly subscription price increases with Apple’s latest announcement.
- Building & Fighter launched in Korea: Nexon’s new ARPG, Building & Fighter releases officially for Android and iOS in South Korea.
- China grants more license approvals: China grants license approvals to 87 games for October 2023 including Zenless Zone Zero and Wuthering Waves.
- The Walking Dead Match 3 Tales launched: The Walking Dead Match 3 Tales is a new puzzle RPG by Com2uS, now available on Android and iOS.
- Reign of Destiny soft launched: Reign of Destiny, a new RPG title gets a soft launch for Android in Canada.
- Coromon announce mobile release: Coromon, the awaited pixel RPG to get an official launch for mobile on November 8, 2023.
Week 5: October 29 to October 31
Executive Summary
In the final week of October 2023, Island Hoppers, Wizard of Legend, Rumby Party, and Silent Hill: Ascension were among the launched games. Blood Strike arrived in the SEA region, with a global release set for March 2024. Unfortunately, 404 GAME RE:SET, a SEGA RPG, announced its shutdown, while Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link began closed beta tests. Ubisoft London officially closed after 14 years, but on a brighter note, the Chinese Server of Pokémon Unite opened for pre-registration.
Highlights
- Island Hoppers launched: Island Hoppers, a jungle adventure title gets an official launch on Android and iOS platforms.
- Blood Strike launches in SEA: Blood Strike from NetEase Games is now available in SEA with a global launch expected on March 24, 2024.
- Wizard of Legend officially launched: Wizard of Legend, a roguelike action title gets an official launch for Android and iOS.
- Rumby Party officially launched: Rumby Party, a new casual title gets an official launch for Android and iOS.
- 404 GAME RE:SET shut down: 404 GAME RE:SET, SEGA’s RPG to shut down on January 5, 2024.
- Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link begins closed beta: Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link, Square Enix’s action title begins closed beta tests for select regions.
- Ubisoft London closes operations: Ubisoft London, formerly Future Games of London, officially closes after 14 Years.
- Pokémon Unite Chinese Server opens pre-registration: Pokémon Unite Chinese Server, the China version of the popular MOBA, is now open for pre-registration.
- Silent Hill: Ascension gets an official launch: Silent Hill: Ascension, a horror survival title gets its mobile release on Oct 31, 2023.
That’s all for our Mobile Gaming News Roundup for October 2023!
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