As we enter a new month, it is now time to look at the previous month’s mobile gaming updates. The month of September 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 September had in store for us with this Monthly Mobile Gaming News Roundup for September 2023.
Monthly Mobile Gaming News Roundup for September 2023
Week 1: September 01 to September 07
Executive Summary
In the first week of September, significant mobile gaming developments included the announcement of the shutdown of SINoALICE Global. Meanwhile, Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) received the green light from the Indian Government after a three-month trial period. Additionally, we saw the soft launch of Sky Dancer 2 and Blast Commander, while LaLiga’s Land of Goals, went global with pre-registration and a soft launch in Mexico.
Highlights
- SINoALICE Global Shutdown: The developers of the game announced that the Global Version of the fantasy RPG will be shutting down on 15th November, 2023.
- BGMI gets government nod: Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) reportedly received approval from the Indian Government after a 3-month trial.
- Epic teases Crossovers for Fortnite: Epic Games teases new potential crossovers for Fortnite in their September 2023 Survey.
- Sky Dancer 2 soft launched: Sky Dancer 2, a new adventure title by Topebox gets a soft launch in the US for Android.
- Blast Commander gets a soft launch: Blast Commander, a new puzzle strategy title by UFUN MOBI gets a soft launch in Indonesia.
- LaLiga’s Land of Goals announced: Land of Goals is LaLiga Entertainment’s football simulation game which opened pre-registration worldwide and soft launched in Mexico.
- MiniLife Tournament arrives on Android: MiniLife Tournament is a brand new 5v5 arena battler from KEFIR which became available to download on the Android platform.
- Free Fire India launch delayed: Garena Free Fire game’s India release has been postponed for a few more weeks, with the initial plan of releasing in September.
- Pikmin Finder browser game available: Nintendo’s Pikmin Finder, a mobile browser-based AR game was launched on September 5, 2023.
- Cypher 007 announces its Apple Arcade arrival: Cypher 007: The Mind Trap is a top-down action-adventure title announced to coming to Apple Arcade on September 29, 2023.
- Demigod Idle: Rise of a Legend released: Demigod Idle: Rise of a Legend, an idle action RPG by SuperPlanet, got a launch for Android and iOS.
- Junkworld Apple Arcade release revealed: Junkworld is an action-packed strategy game announced for launch on Apple Arcade on September 22, 2023.
- WW2 Frontline 1942 launched: WW2 Frontline 1942: War Game, a new action title gets an official global launch on Android.
- Warm Snow opens pre-registrations: Warm Snow, BILIBILI’s Chinese-style action title opens pre-registrations for Android and iOS.
- Moonlight Sculptor: Dark Gamer opens pre-registration: Moonlight Sculptor: Dark Gamer, a new RPG title available for pre-registration on Android and iOS.
- Epic Games not part of Google Play settlement: Epic Games Founder and CEO Tim Sweeney has confirmed via his X account that the company will not be part of the Google Play settlement regarding the app store antitrust case.
Week 2: September 08 to September 14
Executive Summary
The second week was a blockbuster week for mobile news as saw the soft launch of a couple of titles namely Strikers1945: RE and Ubisoft’s Gwen’s Getaway. KONAMI’s eFootball 2024 update went live as well. Seven Knights Idle Adventure made its debut on Android and iOS followed by Vikings: Valhalla which arrived on Netflix. Other notable game launches include White Wolf: Way of the Witcher, Knights of Grayfang, Eggy Party, Pocket Knights 3, and more.
Highlights
- Strikers1945: RE soft launched: Com2uS’ arcade title, Strikers1945: RE gets a soft launch for Android and iOS in Indonesia.
- eFootball 2024 update arrives: KONAMI’s eFootball 2024 update gets live with Season 1 ‘eFootball Kickoff’ theme with new Campaign, Rewards, and more.
- Gwen’s Getaway soft-launched: Gwen’s Getaway is a new casual puzzle title brought to you by Ubisoft Entertainment that was soft-launched in selected regions.
- Seven Knights Idle Adventure launched: Seven Knights Idle Adventure, the new idle RPG by Netmarble, gets launched on Android and iOS.
- Vikings: Valhalla enters Netflix: Vikings: Valhalla, a strategy game gets a launch exclusively on Netflix.
- EA discusses bolstering Disney’s partnership: EA CEO Andrew Wilson discussed the potential of utilizing the business model of Disney and strengthening its partnership.
- Opulence Fantasy gets SEA launch: Opulence Fantasy, a medieval business simulation gets an official launch for Android in the SEA region.
- White Wolf: Way of the Witcher gets Android launch: White Wolf: Way of the Witcher, an RPG inspired by The Witcher IP, gets an official launch for Android.
- Bird Wings: Let’s Swing pre-registrations opened: Bird Wings: Let’s Swing, a new golf title opened pre-registrations in selected regions.
- Knights of Grayfang is officially launched: Knights of Grayfang, an epic RPG is launched for Android and iOS.
- Eggy Party gets SEA launch: Eggy Party, NetEase Games’ competitive party game is now available in the SEA region.
- RAGNAROK 20 HEROES opens pre-registrations: Gravity Co’s new action title, RAGNAROK 20 HEROES opens for Pre-registrations on both Android and iOS in Korea.
- Castle Master TD announces launch date: Castle Master TD is Rebel Twins’ tower defense game set to launch on October 4, 2023.
- No more Mario Kart Tour content updates: Mario Kart Tour confirmed that the game will not receive any new content after the October 4 update.
- Last Ultima gets a launch: Last Ultima, the RPG title from Neocraft has received the official launch for players on both Android and iOS.
- Pocket Knights 3 gets global launch: Pocket Knights 3, a new RPG title gets a global launch on Android.
- Apple Event 2023 brings amazing mobile game announcements: Apple Event 2023 confirms the release of Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Resident Evil 4, and Death Stranding Directors Cut on iPhone 15 Pro.
- Blue Protocol from Tencent announced: Blue Protocol mobile game is under development by Tencent in partnership with Bandai Namco.
- Football Manager 2024 announces release date: Football Manager 2024 Mobile to launch this November 6th exclusively on Netflix.
- Unity to introduce Runtime Fee: Unity announced to bring a Runtime Fee that’s based on game installs effective from January 1, 2024.
- BREAKERS: Unlock the World announced: BREAKERS: Unlock the World, an animation RPG title gets announced for Mobile and PC.
- Little Nightmares announce launch date: Little Nightmares, Playdigious’ adventure title opens pre-registrations ahead of release on December 12, 2023.
Week 3: September 15 to September 21
Executive Summary
Mobile gaming news in the third week of September 2023 began with the soft-launch of Project Blood Strike in Brazil. Unity unsurprisingly issued an apology for its Runtime Fee policy that was announced in the previous week. Along with a healthy number of game releases, Shapez, Reverse: 1999, and Knightcore Sword of Kingdom announced pre-registrations whereas SaGa Emerald Beyond and DreamStar were announced as new games.
Highlights
- Project Blood Strike gets Brazil soft-launch: NetEase’s Project Blood Strike gets a soft launch in Brazil for Android on September 15th.
- Strikers1945: RE gets an official launch: Strikers1945: RE is a new arcade plane shooter game by Com2uS, available on Android and iOS.
- SaGa Emerald Beyond announced: SaGa Emerald Beyond is an upcoming RPG from Square Enix coming to Mobile, PC, and Consoles.
- Among Us announces new map: Multiplayer survival game, Among Us to get a new map ‘The Fungle’ this October 2023.
- Knightcore Sword of Kingdom opens pre-registration: Knightcore Sword of Kingdom, a strategic RPG opens global pre-registration for Android.
- Divine Descent gets launched: Divine Descent, the MMORPG is now globally available on Android and iOS.
- Unity runtime fee mishap: Unity apologizes for the Runtime Fee policy and commits to implementing changes.
- Shapez announces launch date: Shapez, Playdigious’ relaxing automation title opens pre-registrations ahead of release on December 5, 2023.
- Dragonheir: Silent Gods gets an official launch: Dragonheir: Silent Gods, a new open-world RPG by Nuverse is available on Android and iOS.
- Reverse: 1999 announces release date: Reverse: 1999 opens pre-registrations ahead of release on October 26, 2023.
- Ghost Detective arrives on Netflix: Ghost Detective, a narrative-driven hidden object game, is available on Netflix Games.
- One Punch Man: World begins closed beta: One Punch Man: World, Crunchyroll Games’ upcoming action title to begin its first Closed Beta Test on October 18th.
- DreamStar announced: Tencent announces DreamStar, an upcoming mobile casual party game that shares similarities with Fall Guys.
- Magical Girl: Idle Pixel Hero launched: Magical Girl: Idle Pixel Hero is a new idle RPG from Superplanet that is available globally on Android and iOS.
- High Energy Heroes gets China launch: High Energy Heroes, Tencent’s version of Apex Legends Mobile gets launched in China.
- Brawl Stars reaches $2 billion in lifetime revenue: Brawl Stars, the popular mobile strategy game developed by Supercell, reportedly achieves $2 billion in total revenue.
Week 4: September 22 to September 28
Executive Summary
Fairy Village by HyperBeard kicked off the week with its early access release, along with another action title Mortal Kombat: Onslaught. Resident Evil Village announced its launch date as plenty of games opened pre-registrations, including KICK 24: Pro Football Manager, Ice Scream 8: Final Chapter, Soul Strike – Idle Action RPG, Building & Fighter, Tokyo Ghoul: Break the Chains, and others.
Highlights
- Fairy Village enters early access: Fairy Village, HyperBeard’s simulation title enters early access for Android.
- Mortal Kombat: Onslaught gets mobile early access: Mortal Kombat: Onslaught enters early access on Android and iOS in select regions.
- KICK 24: Pro Football Manager opens pre-registration: KICK 24: Pro Football Manager, a football management title opens pre-registration for Android.
- The Wreck announces mobile release: The Wreck, a mature 3D visual novel will release for Android and iOS on 3rd October 2023.
- Ice Scream 8: Final Chapter opens pre-registration: Part of the Ice Scream Series, Ice Scream 8: Final Chapter enters global pre-registration on Android.
- Soul Strike – Idle Action RPG opens pre-registration: Soul Strike – Idle Action RPG from Com2uS opens pre-registration for Android and iOS.
- Building & Fighter enters Korea pre-registrations: Building & Fighter, Nexon’s upcoming ARPG opens pre-registration for Android and iOS in Korea.
- Resident Evil Village gets iPhone and iPad launch date: Resident Evil Village: Capcom’s horror adventure title to launch on October 30, 2023, for iPhone and iPad.
- Honkai: Star Rail hits $1 Billion: Honkai: Star Rail has approximately surpassed $1 Billion in revenue.
- Kingdom Eighties opens pre-registrations: Kingdom Eighties, a new adventure title opens pre-registrations on Android and iOS.
- Elderand launched: Elderand, a 2D action platformer gets an official launch for Android and iOS.
- Tangle Tower available: Tangle Tower, a mystery adventure title is available for Android and iOS priced at $4.99.
- SpongeBob Adventures: In a Jam gets an official launch: SpongeBob Adventures: In a Jam, Tilting Point’s management title gets an official launch for Android and iOS.
- JUMP: Assemble begins closed beta tests: JUMP: Assemble, an upcoming 5v5 MOBA begins closed beta test for Android in the Philippines.
- METRIA opens pre-registration: METRIA, an upcoming epic RPG opens pre-registration on Android and iOS.
- Netflix Stories: Love Is Blind gets Netflix launch: Netflix Stories: Love Is Blind is a new interactive story game available on Android and iOS.
- The Walking Dead Match 3 Tales opens pre-registration: Com2uS’ puzzle RPG The Walking Dead Match 3 Tales opens pre-registration on Android.
- Shield Hero: RISE opens pre-registration: Shield Hero: RISE, Eggtart’s anime-inspired adventure title opens pre-registration for Android and iOS.
- Soccer Manager 2024 gets an official launch: Soccer Manager 2024 from Invincibles Studio gets an official launch for Android and iOS.
- Tokyo Ghoul: Break the Chains opens pre-registration: Tokyo Ghoul: Break the Chains, a strategic card game based on the popular manga opens pre-registration in select regions.
Week 5: September 29 to September 30
Executive Summary
The last week of September witnessed The Elder Scrolls: Castles entering early access with Phantom Blade: Executioners opening pre-registration ahead of its anticipated November 2, 2023. GuruDharma – Age of Bravery, a 5v5 MOBA from the makers of FAU-G, invited players to pre-register along with EA Sports FC Tactical.
Highlights
- The Elder Scrolls: Castles enters early access: Bethesda’s The Elder Scrolls: Castles enters early access for Android in select regions.
- Phantom Blade: Executioners opens pre-registration: Phantom Blade: Executioners opens pre-registration ahead of launch this November 2nd for Mobile, PC, and Consoles.
- GuruDharma – Age of Bravery opens pre-registration: GuruDharma – Age of Bravery, a 5v5 MOBA from FAU-G makers nCore Games opens pre-registration for Android.
- EA Sports FC Tactical opens pre-registrations: Electronic Arts announced that the pre-registrations for their upcoming football management game EA Sports FC Tactical are open.
That’s all for our Mobile Gaming News Roundup for September 2023!
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