As we enter a new month, it is now time to look at the previous month’s mobile gaming updates. The month of September 2024 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 2024.
Monthly Mobile Gaming News Roundup for September 2024
Week 1: September 01 to September 07
Executive Summary
In the first week of September 2024, we had plenty of mobile gaming news to discuss. Miraibo GO and Disney Pixel RPG are now available for pre-registration on Android, while Nigoriri Angels on Stage! has launched on both Android and iOS. Destiny Rising may still be in development, and Game of Sky is expected to release this October. Battlegrounds Mobile India has introduced Dolby Atmos audio and FAU-G: Domination opened pre-registrations with a new trailer.
Additionally, the India Game Developer Conference (IGDC) 2024 is set to begin on November 13th in Hyderabad, with Total War: EMPIRE scheduled to launch this Autumn. Coromon: Rogue Planet is anticipated for a 2025 release, and the new AR game Disney Step is expected in Japan next Spring. Unforeseen Incidents will launch on September 12th, and Once Human is starting a technical test for select regions on September 19th, 2024.
Highlights
- Miraibo GO pre-registration on Android: Miraibo GO, a Palworld-inspired open-world survival game, is now available for pre-registration on Android.
- Destiny Rising might still be in development: Destiny Rising, the unannounced Destiny mobile game, might still be in development by Bungie and NetEase Games.
- India Game Developer Conference (IGDC) 2024 kicks off on November 13th: India Game Developer Conference (IGDC) 2024 will kick off on November 13th in Hyderabad.
- Game of Sky release expected in October: Game of Sky, IGG’s new strategy title, is expected to be released this October for Android and iOS.
- Disney Pixel RPG opens pre-registration: Disney Pixel RPG, a retro-styled adventure from the creators of TEPPEN, is now available for pre-registration on Android and iOS.
- Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) introduces Dolby Atmos audio: Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) now features immersive audio powered by Dolby Atmos.
- Nigoriri Angels on Stage! launches on Android and iOS: Nigoriri Angels on Stage!, a cosplay battle RPG from Aiming, is now available on Android and iOS.
- Disney Step expected release in Japan next Spring: Disney Step, a new AR-based treasure-finding game, is expected to release next Spring in Japan.
- Coromon: Rogue Planet release expected in 2025: Coromon: Rogue Planet, a new roguelike action title, is expected to release in 2025 for mobile and PC.
- Black Border 2 opens pre-registrations: Black Border 2, a new border control simulator, has opened pre-registrations on Android and iOS.
- ‘A Minecraft Movie’ to hit theatres in 2025: ‘A Minecraft Movie’ has released its first teaser and is set to hit theatres on April 4th, 2025.
- Unforeseen Incidents set to launch on September 12th, 2024: Unforeseen Incidents, a new adventure title, is set to launch on September 12th, 2024.
- FAU-G: Domination opens pre-registrations with a new trailer: FAU-G: Domination showcases a new trailer and has opened pre-registrations during its launch event.
- Total War: EMPIRE set to launch this Autumn: Feral Interactive’s Total War: EMPIRE is set to launch this Autumn for both Android and iOS.
- Outfit7 to feature games at Green Game Jam 2024: Outfit7 will showcase Talking Tom Gold Run and My Talking Tom Friends at the Green Game Jam 2024.
- Once Human announces technical test: Once Human announces a technical test for Android and iOS in select regions starting September 19th, 2024.
Week 2: September 08 to September 14
Executive Summary
MOONTON Games is considering a new flame logo for Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, while Roblox will introduce premium titles with developers receiving up to a 70% share. Minecraft has revealed plans for regular feature drops and a new format for Minecraft Live. Gameloft is set to release a Carmen Sandiego game in Q1 2025, and The Elder Scrolls: Castles is now available on Android and iOS. Ashfall will officially launch in China on November 24, 2024, and PUBG Mobile has launched the “Play for Green” campaign.
In game development news, Change! Love Show: Otome Story and Echoes of Eternity are now available on Android and iOS, while Flappy Bird is set to return in 2025. eFootball 2025 has introduced the ‘New Season Kickoff,’ and Redly Games has secured pre-seed funding from Supercell. Frostpunk: Beyond the Ice is scheduled for mobile launch with Palworld Mobile reportedly under development by KRAFTON.
Highlights
- MOONTON Games is considering a new flame logo: MOONTON Games is considering a new flame logo for Mobile Legends: Bang Bang.
- Roblox to introduce premium titles with developer share: Roblox will introduce premium titles with up to 70% share for developers, and announces the Creator Affiliate Program.
- Minecraft shares future development plans: Minecraft reveals future development plans, including regular feature drops and a new Minecraft Live format.
- Gameloft to release Carmen Sandiego game in Q1 2025: Gameloft is set to release a Carmen Sandiego game across Mobile, PC, and Consoles in Q1 2025.
- The Elder Scrolls: Castles available on Android and iOS: Bethesda’s simulation game The Elder Scrolls: Castles is now available on Android and iOS.
- Ashfall official launch in China on November 24, 2024: Ashfall is set to get an official launch in China on November 24, 2024.
- 52 Entertainment acquires Blackout: 52 Entertainment has acquired Barcelona-based casual games studio Blackout.
- PUBG Mobile launches “Play for Green” campaign: PUBG Mobile has launched the “Play for Green” campaign as part of the Green Game Jam 2024.
- India’s video games industry projected to reach $1.4 billion: India’s video games industry sees an increase in player spending, projected to reach $1.4 billion by 2028.
- Epic Games and EA face charges from BEUC: Epic Games, EA, and other game companies are facing charges from the European Consumer Organisation (BEUC).
- Flappy Bird returns in 2025: Flappy Bird, the iconic platformer, will return to Android, iOS, and Web in 2025.
- eFootball 2025 ‘New Season Kickoff’ arrives: eFootball 2025 v4.0.0 ‘New Season Kickoff’ arrives with new players, free rewards, and more.
- Redly Games backed by Supercell funding: Redly Games is a new game development studio backed by pre-seed funding from Supercell.
- Change! Love Show: Otome Story launches on Android and iOS: Change! Love Show: Otome Story is an intense dating game from Story Taco, now available on Android and iOS.
- Echoes of Eternity available on Android and iOS: Echoes of Eternity, a fantasy MMORPG set in a martial world, is available for Android and iOS.
- GamingonPhone nominated for Mobies 2024: GamingonPhone has been nominated for Mobies 2024 for the second consecutive year.
- Frostpunk: Beyond the Ice scheduled for mobile launch: Frostpunk: Beyond the Ice, the popular survival title, is scheduled for a global launch on mobile by Com2uS.
- SEGA’s Yakuza Wars confirmed as a mobile strategy title: SEGA’s Yakuza Wars has been confirmed as a mobile strategy title according to the official Facebook page.
- Miraibo GO coming to Mobile and PC: Miraibo GO is a Palworld-like open-world survival game coming to Mobile and PC.
- Gameloft collaborates with Claynosaurz: Gameloft has announced a collaboration with Claynosaurz to launch a brand new mobile game.
- Palworld Mobile is reportedly under development by KRAFTON: Palworld Mobile is reportedly under development by KRAFTON’s PUBG Studios.
Week 3: September 15 to September 21
Executive Summary
Super Tiny Football and Populus Run are set to launch, while March of Nations, Legend of Frog, and Mega Zombie M have both received soft launches. Hero Tactics, Nightfall: Kingdom Frontier TD, Mighty Calico, Matchday Champions, and NARQUBIS are now available on Android and iOS. Pre-registration opens for NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja STORM ahead of its release, and Civilization VI arrives on mobile via Netflix Games.
In other news, Deepika Padukone joins KRAFTON as the new BGMI Brand Ambassador, while BGMI collaborates with Alan Walker for in-game events. Fate Trigger: The Novita is coming in 2025, and Blood Line: A Rebel Moon Game announces CBT ahead of its 2025 release. Playtika acquires SuperPlay for $700 million, while TouchArcade shuts down after 16 years of service. Games Disney Mirrorverse and Everdale are officially discontinued. Lastly, The Sims franchise shares plans for mobile narrative games, and EA introduces the new EA Sports App for social interactivity.
Highlights
- Super Tiny Football launching on Android on September 17, 2024: Super Tiny Football is an American Football simulation game coming to Android on September 17, 2024.
- Talking Tom & Friends featured in Guinness World Records: Outfit7’s Talking Tom & Friends has been featured in the Guinness World Records: Gamer’s Edition 2025.
- Fate Trigger: The Novita coming in 2025: Fate Trigger: The Novita is a hero-based tactical shooter coming to Mobile, PC, and Consoles in 2025.
- Deepika Padukone joins KRAFTON as BGMI Brand Ambassador: Deepika Padukone has joined KRAFTON as the new Brand Ambassador for BGMI.
- March of Nations soft launches for Android: March of Nations, a military strategy simulation game, has received a soft launch for Android in select regions.
- TouchArcade shuts down after 16 years: TouchArcade has shut down after 16 years of covering mobile games.
- Mega Zombie M soft launches for Android and iOS: Mega Zombie M, a pixel Zombie Survival TPS, has received a soft launch for Android and iOS in select regions.
- Populus Run to debut on Android: Populus Run, the hit endless runner from FIFTYTWO, debuts on Android on September 19th, 2024.
- IBM wins $44.9 million lawsuit against Zynga: IBM has won a massive $44.9 million lawsuit against Zynga.
- Blood Line announces CBT: Super Evil Megacorp’s Blood Line: A Rebel Moon Game announces CBT ahead of a 2025 release.
- BGMI collaborates with Alan Walker: BGMI collaborates with Alan Walker ahead of his India Tour, bringing in-game events, exclusive content, and more.
- Legend of Frog soft launches: Legend of Frog: Azur Games’ casual adventure RPG soft launches on Android.
- Hero Tactics available on Android and iOS: Hero Tactics: 2 Player Game is a new casual title from Miniclip, now available on Android and iOS.
- Playtika acquires SuperPlay: Playtika set to acquire fellow Israeli mobile game studio SuperPlay for $700 million.
- Disney Mirrorverse shutdown announced: Disney Mirrorverse to shut down on December 16th, 2024.
- Skate Early Access coming in 2025: EA’s Skate to launch its Early Access version in 2025.
- MONPIC game coming to mobile and PC: MONPIC: The Hatchling Meets a Girl, a new 2D adventure game, is coming to mobile and PC.
- The Sims franchise future plans: The Sims franchise shares plans to offer more varied experiences, including mobile narrative games.
- Everdale project discontinued: Everdale is not coming back; Metacore confirms project discontinuation.
- EA Sports App announced: EA announces a new social interactive app, EA Sports App, featuring its sports games.
- Lord of Nazarick RPG releasing: Crunchyroll and A PLUS JAPAN to release Lord of Nazarick, an RPG based on the hit anime, OVERLORD.
- NARQUBIS global launch: NARQUBIS, a new action survival TPS, gets a global launch on both Android and iOS.
- NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja STORM pre-registration opens: NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja STORM, Bandai Namco’s action title, opens pre-registration for Android and iOS.
- Civilization VI arrives on mobile: Civilization VI, the Platinum Edition of the turn-based strategy title, arrives on mobile via Netflix Games.
- Nightfall: Kingdom Frontier TD launches: Nightfall: Kingdom Frontier TD combines medieval RPG adventure with tower defense, now available on mobile.
- Mighty Calico now available on Android and iOS: Mighty Calico is CrazyLabs’ adventure RPG, now available on Android and iOS.
- Matchday Champions globally available: Matchday Champions, an official FIFA-licensed card-based mobile game, is now globally available.
Week 4: September 22 to September 28
Executive Summary
Gran Saga is set to release its global version, while Soccer Manager 2025, Lord of the Mysteries RPG, and Summoners Kingdom: Goddess have received launches. Foundation: Galactic Frontier has soft-launched on Android in select regions, and Infinity Nikki announces a global closed beta test for PC and mobile. Nexus Station and Gordian Quest are also on the way, and Songs of Conquest is set to launch on Android and iOS soon.
In other news, MOONTON Games partners with ESIC to enhance esports integrity, while Soul Land: New World begins closed beta testing in the SEA region. KONAMI announces eBaseball: MLB PRO SPIRIT launching this fall. Tales of the Shire is coming to multiple platforms next year. MapleStory Worlds is preparing for a soft-launch in October across North and South America. Finally, GoGo Muffin will launch in the West after a successful Asian soft launch.
Highlights
- Gran Saga global version release date announced: Gran Saga global version is coming to Android and iOS on October 30, 2024.
- Project DX development update: Project DX: Nexon’s Durango-based game sees slower development, updates coming soon.
- Soccer Manager 2025 launches on mobile: Soccer Manager 2025, the latest iteration in the Soccer Manager series, launches on mobile.
- One Piece: Ambition Beta Test announcement: One Piece: Ambition prepares for Beta Test in China, Bandai Namco and Tencent Games’ latest fighting game.
- Lord of the Mysteries RPG launches: Lord of the Mysteries RPG: SPARK NEXA brings the popular Web Novel to life on Mobile and PC.
- Nexus Station coming to Mobile and PC: Nexus Station is an upcoming cross-platform social sandbox MMO from Social First, coming to Mobile and PC.
- Foundation: Galactic Frontier soft launch: Funplus’ Foundation: Galactic Frontier, a new sci-fi strategy game, soft launches on Android in select regions.
- Summoners Kingdom: Goddess launches on mobile: Summoners Kingdom: Goddess is a new fantasy card RPG, now available on Android and iOS.
- MOONTON Games partners with ESIC: MOONTON Games partners with ESIC to strengthen integrity within the esports ecosystem.
- Soul Land: New World begins closed beta: Soul Land: New World, an open-world MMORPG, starts closed beta testing in the SEA region.
- Infinity Nikki announces global closed beta: Infinity Nikki announces global closed beta test for both PC and mobile.
- EA Sports FC Mobile 25 season update released: EA Sports FC Mobile 25 released its 24/25 season update with a new Club Challenge mode, Football Center, and more.
- Tales of the Shire announced: Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of The Rings Game is coming to multiple platforms next year.
- KONAMI announces eBaseball: KONAMI announces eBaseball: MLB PRO SPIRIT, launching on both Android and iOS this fall.
- Songs of Conquest set to launch on mobile: Songs of Conquest, a hit fantasy strategy game, is set to launch on Android and iOS.
- Crunchyroll expands Game Vault: Crunchyroll introduces 10 brand-new games to its existing Game Vault collection of 35+ titles.
- Gordian Quest set to release this winter: Gordian Quest, a new rogue-lite deck builder RPG, is releasing on both Android and iOS this winter.
- GoGo Muffin set to launch in the West: GoGo Muffin, an idle dungeon crawler MMORPG, is set to launch in the West after a successful soft launch in Asia.
- MapleStory Worlds soft-launch set for October: Nexon’s MapleStory Worlds is set for soft-launch this October in North and South America.
Week 5: September 29 to September 30
Executive Summary
The final week of September 2024 had little mobile gaming news to be discussed. EA is shutting down The Simpsons: Tapped Out after 12 years of service, while Pokémon UNITE will end services in Belgium and the Netherlands by November 30, 2025. Touchgrind X is now available on mobile, and Haunted Mansion: Merge Defense has launched in Early Access on Android.
Highlights
- EA shutting down The Simpsons: Tapped Out: EA is shutting down The Simpsons: Tapped Out after 12 years of service.
- Pokémon UNITE ending services in Belgium and the Netherlands: Pokémon UNITE will end services in Belgium and the Netherlands by November 30, 2025.
- Touchgrind X launches on mobile: Ride, trick, and battle in Illusion Labs’ latest bike adventure game, Touchgrind X, now available on mobile.
- Haunted Mansion: Merge Defense available in Early Access: Haunted Mansion: Merge Defense, a roguelike tower defense RPG, is now available as Early Access on Android.
That’s all for my Mobile Gaming News Roundup for September 2024! Read the previous month’s roundups below:
- Mobile gaming news roundup for August 2024
- Mobile gaming news roundup for July 2024
- Mobile gaming news roundup for June 2024
- Mobile gaming news roundup for May 2024
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