- Every important news coverage in the mobile gaming industry this September 2025.
The Monthly Mobile Gaming News Roundup is here, and it is for September 2025! Without much of a doubt, the month kept the momentum going strong with plenty of major updates, launches, and surprises in the mobile gaming scene.
As always, I’ve gathered all the biggest highlights from the past month in one place. Let’s dive into everything that caught our attention in mobile gaming this September!
Monthly Mobile Gaming News Roundup for September 2025
Week 1: September 01 to September 07
Executive Summary
The first week of September 2025 delivered a variety of new pre-registrations, global releases, betas, and shutdown news. INFINITY BULLETS, My City, Backyard Football ’99, and Medieval Baghdad launched globally, while Kingdom Rush Battles was confirmed for October.
Pre-registrations opened for BrambleBound, The Ninth Relic, The Kingdom: Medieval Tales, MU: Pocket Knights, Volley Girls, and Girls’ Frontline: Fire Control, alongside Ubisoft’s Might & Magic Fates TCG. Soft launches included Resident Evil Survival Unit, while Ubisoft also rolled out a The Division Resurgence Closed Beta in Romania.
The week also brought major updates like the MLBB M7 World Championship heading to Indonesia, Bandai Namco’s DRAGON BALL Games Battle Hour 2026 announcement, and Nexon addressing the Blue Archive Koyukification hack. On the flip side, shutdowns were confirmed for Ride Kamens and Tarisland.
Highlights
- BrambleBound pre-registration opens on Android: BrambleBound lets you explore sci-fi landscapes with jetpack action, opens pre-registration on Android.
- MLBB M7 World Championship heads to Indonesia: Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) M7 World Championship Heads to Indonesia.
- INFINITY BULLETS global launch on mobile: INFINITY BULLETS brings survivor-style bullet hell fun, now globally available on mobile.
- Might & Magic Fates TCG global pre-registration opens: Might & Magic Fates TCG from Ubisoft opens global pre-registration on both Android and iOS.
- The Ninth Relic pre-registration opens on Android: The Ninth Relic opens pre-registration on Android, bringing exciting dungeons and boss battles.
- Ride Kamens shutting down on October 31: Ride Kamens is shutting down this October 31, after just a year of service in Japan.
- The Division Resurgence Closed Beta in Romania: Ubisoft’s The Division Resurgence begins Closed Beta Test in Romania starting this September 9th.
- Kingdom Rush Battles global launch on October 9: Kingdom Rush Battles, Ironhide Games’ new PvP TD title, is releasing globally this October 9.
- Backyard Football ’99 launches on September 9: Backyard Football ’99 is bringing a nostalgic Gridiron experience this September 9th on mobile and PC.
- The Kingdom: Medieval Tales pre-registration opens: The Kingdom: Medieval Tales offers a medieval RPG experience, opens pre-registration on mobile ahead of September launch.
- DRAGON BALL Games Battle Hour 2026 announced: Bandai Namco announces DRAGON BALL Games Battle Hour 2026 next April in Los Angeles, with tournaments, booth exhibits, and stage shows.
- Volley Girls: HS Volleyball pre-registration opens: DAERI SOFT’s Volley Girls: HS Volleyball opens pre-registration, bringing arcadey gameplay and real-time commentary.
- Resident Evil Survival Unit soft launch: Resident Evil Survival Unit soft launches in select regions, with iconic characters and strategic gameplay.
- My City mobile release: Reiner Knizia’s My City, digital adaptation of the tile-laying board game, is now available on mobile.
- Blue Archive Koyukification hack: Blue Archive hit by Koyukification hack; Nexon assures security and offers compensation.
- Medieval Baghdad global release: Ubisoft’s Medieval Baghdad, a discovery tour app takes you on the lands of Assassin’s Creed Mirage, is now globally available.
- MU: Pocket Knights global pre-registration opens: WEBZEN’s MU: Pocket Knights opens global pre-registration ahead of September launch, offering a cute spin on the classic MU series.
- Girls’ Frontline: Fire Control global pre-registration opens: Project NET renames to Girls’ Frontline: Fire Control, opens for global pre-registrations.
- Tarisland shutting down on November 4: Tarisland is shutting down this November 4, just one year after its launch.
Week 2: September 08 to September 14
Executive Summary
The second week of September 2025 had little to share in terms of mobile gaming news. TED Tumblewords, Anchor Panic, and Soccer Manager 2026 went live globally, while Football Manager 26 locked in its November 4 release.
Pre-registration began for The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin and Honkai: Nexus Anima, with Com2uS unveiling Star Sailors closed beta and Krafton kicking off Astro Arena alpha testing.
On the soft launch side, Tower Dominion, Golf Star 2, and Police Chief made regional debuts, while Sailing the Winds expanded to iOS. Meanwhile, industry updates included PUBG UNITED 2025 esports unification, Arknights: Endfield early 2026 launch window, and XD Games’ Heartopia announcement for 2026.
Highlights
- ENHYPEN WORLD: Eternal Moment launch on October 16: TakeOne Company’s ENHYPEN WORLD: Eternal Moment launches this October 16, with pre-registration now open.
- TED Tumblewords global release: TED Tumblewords returns with a fresh word puzzle experience, now globally available.
- Tower Dominion soft launch: Tower Dominion soft launches in select regions with terrain-shaping tower defense gameplay.
- PUBG UNITED 2025 revealed: KRAFTON reveals PUBG UNITED 2025 merging PC and Mobile Esports; to take place in Bangkok, Thailand.
- The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin pre-registration opens: The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin brings a new multiverse storyline and characters, pre-registration now live.
- Star Sailors Closed Beta on Android: Com2uS unveils Star Sailors, an anime fantasy JRPG, with closed beta test beginning on Android this September.
- Astro Arena: Star Clash PvP Alpha test on Android: KRAFTON’s Astro Arena: Star Clash PvP, formerly called TARASONA, begins Alpha test on Android from September 10.
- Sailing the Winds iOS launch: Sailing the Winds sets sail on iOS with fishing and treasure hunting adventure.
- Golf Star 2 soft launch: Com2uS’ Golf Star 2 lets you tee up for a fresh golf adventure, soft launches in select regions.
- Police Chief soft launch on Android: Police Chief soft launches on Android, challenging you to build the ultimate precinct and stop crime.
- Football Manager 26 multi-platform release on November 4: Football Manager 26 is set for a multi-platform release on November 4th, 2025.
- Junkyard Rush Racing mobile release: Junkyard Rush Racing brings southern US-style daredevil racing to players on mobile.
- Winx Club official Roblox game announced: Winx Club, the hit animated series is getting an official game on Roblox.
- Anchor Panic global launch: Anchor Panic launches globally, bringing waifus, and strategic sci-fi battles.
- Heartopia launch in 2026: XD Games unveils Heartopia, a new cozy life-sim, arriving in 2026 on both mobile and PC.
- Soccer Manager 2026 global launch: Soccer Manager 2026 kicks off football management fun launching globally on both PC and Mobile.
- Honkai: Nexus Anima pre-registration opens: Honkai: Nexus Anima opens pre-registration, offering a mix of creature collecting adventure and autochess battles.
- Arknights: Endfield early 2026 launch announced: Arknights: Endfield gears up for early 2026 launch on multiple platforms with strategic battles and open-world exploration.
Week 3: September 15 to September 21
Executive Summary
Another decent week, AutoChess Hero, Tom and Jerry Blast, Angry Birds Rush, Shadowborn, and Sunday City entered early access or soft launch, while Elpis: Fallen Star and Katana Dragon confirmed late-September release dates.
UNO Wonder, The Palace on the Hill, Morikomori Life, and Buried Stars also saw mobile debuts. Announcements included DRAGON QUEST Smash/Grow closed beta and a new Hanazono Serena visual novel, while Blue Protocol: Star Resonance locked in October 9 launch.
Pre-registrations also opened for Chess Rumble, Pine Hearts, and Stella Sora, alongside Kakao’s NOVAFRONT soft launch in the Philippines. Apple made headlines with Safari full-screen browser gaming coming in iOS 26.
Highlights
- AutoChess Hero early access on Android: AutoChess Hero, the latest strategy SLG from the popular IP, begins early access on Android.
- Tom and Jerry Blast early access on Android: Steer Studios’ Tom and Jerry Blast begins early access on Android, bringing match-3 fun with the classic duo.
- DRAGON QUEST Smash/Grow CBT this October: SQUARE ENIX’s DRAGON QUEST Smash/Grow brings roguelite RPG fun with iconic attacks, begins CBT this October ahead of 2026 launch.
- Katana Dragon launches on September 26: Katana Dragon challenges you to explore dungeons and fight gokais, arriving on Android this September 26.
- Morikomori Life iOS launch: Morikomori Life launches on iOS with Ghibli-inspired art and a cozy Japanese farming life.
- Buried Stars iOS release: LINE Games’ Buried Stars arrives on iOS with its murder mystery, survival, and multiple endings.
- Angry Birds Rush early access in the US: Angry Birds Rush brings a bouncy slinging adventure, begins early access in the US.
- The Palace on the Hill mobile release: The Palace on the Hill brings its slice-of-life adventure to mobile, letting you explore 15th-century Indian palaces.
- Shadowborn early access launch: Shadowborn begins early access with fast-paced arcade-style RPG with whimsical dark themes.
- Chess Rumble pre-registration opens: GRAVITY’s Chess Rumble opens pre-registration with fast-paced chessboard strategic battles.
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- Hanazono Serena no Otoshimono: sweet memory multi-platform launch: Hanazono Serena no Otoshimono: sweet memory is launching on multiple platforms, starring VTuber Hanazono Serena in a heartwarming visual novel.
- Blue Protocol: Star Resonance launch on October 9: Blue Protocol: Star Resonance launches this October 9 with pre-registration now open, bringing thrilling raids and MMORPG fun.
- Elpis: Fallen Star launch on September 26: Elpis: Fallen Star launches this September 26, taking you to a dark fantasy world with semi-RTS battles.
- Pine Hearts pre-registration opens: Pine Hearts opens pre-registration ahead of September launch with puzzles, heartfelt story, and cozy adventures.
- UNO Wonder launch: Mattel163 launches UNO Wonder, bringing a cruise-themed take on the classic card game.
- Sunday City soft launch on Android: Kefir’s new real-life sim Sunday City soft launches on Android in select regions; global pre-registration now open.
- Safari full-screen browser gaming with iOS 26: Apple brings full-screen Browser gaming to Safari with iOS 26.
- Stella Sora global pre-registration opens: Stella Sora, a new action-adventure RPG from Yostar Games, opens for global pre-registration.
- NOVAFRONT soft launch in the Philippines: Kakao Games’ latest sci-fi strategy sim NOVAFRONT soft launches on Android in the Philippines.
Week 4: September 22 to September 28
Executive Summary
The fourth week saw Tower Rush, Motor Speed Traffic 3D, Runes of Legend, and Fire Emblem Shadows launched globally, while Chaos Zero Nightmare and m00m world confirmed October release dates. Pre-registration began for Brave Frontier Versus.
Jurassic War Survival, NOVAFRONT, Inkvasion, and Cross Gate: Adventure got their soft launches. There were some new game announcements: Harukanaru Toki no Naka de winter release, Girls Band Cry: First Riff, and Kadokawa’s Shield Hero game adaptation.
Updates brought ANANTA gameplay reveal, RAVEN2 showcase, Kojima Productions x Niantic collab, Petit Planet from HoYoverse revealed with a closed beta, and Angry Birds’ China comeback. NetEase also confirmed Racing Master’s Latam launch for October 29, while Ninja Arashi 2 expansion paved way for its sequel.
Highlights
- Motor Speed Traffic 3D launch: Motor Speed Traffic 3D launches on Android with arcade-style fast-paced motorcycle racing.
- Harukanaru Toki no Naka de winter launch: KOEI TEMCO’s Harukanaru Toki no Naka de: Ryuuguu no Miko, an otome RPG in the popular visual novel series, launches this winter in Japan.
- ANANTA gameplay reveal: NetEase Games reveals ANANTA’s gameplay showcasing a vibrant city life, dynamic combat, diverse roles, and more.
- Petit Planet unveiled: HoYoverse unveils Petit Planet, the highly anticipated pet simulation with a new logo and teaser trailer.
- Hitman: Absolution launch on October 16: Hitman: Absolution is set to snipe targets with its launch this October 16, pre-registration now open.
- RAVEN2 gameplay reveal: Netmarble reveals RAVEN2’s gameplay and key features through its INSIDE RAVEN2 video series.
- Jurassic War Survival soft launch: Phantix Games’ Jurassic War Survival, a strategy game overrun by infected dinosaurs, soft launches on Android in select regions.
- Brave Frontier Versus pre-registration: gumi’s Brave Frontier Versus, a TCG adaptation of the iconic series, opens for global pre-registration.
- Tower Rush global launch: Tower Rush is now globally available, delivering PvP TD battles and powerful champions.
- Runes of Legend Android launch: Runes of Legend, the retro browser-based RPG, launches on Android, with dungeons, bosses, and heroic adventures.
- Girls Band Cry: First Riff announced: DONUTS GAMES announces Girls Band Cry: First Riff for mobile, based on Toei Animation’s popular anime.
- Kojima Productions x Niantic Spatial: Kojima Productions and Niantic Spatial team up for real-world storytelling adventures using geospatial AI technology.
- Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor mobile release: Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor is coming to mobile with its bug-blasting bullet heaven action.
- The Rising of the Shield Hero game adaptation announced: Kadokawa brings the popular The Rising of the Shield Hero anime series to life with a game adaptation for mobile and PC.
- Fire Emblem Shadows global launch: Nintendo’s Fire Emblem Shadows launches globally, bringing a social deduction element to the tactical RPG series.
- Monster Hunter Outlanders closed beta this November: TiMi Studios’ Monster Hunter Outlanders begins closed beta this November, sign-ups now open.
- HoYoverse unveils Petit Planet: HoYoverse unveils Petit Planet with new logo, teaser trailer, and announces closed beta test on iOS.
- m00m world launch on October 9: m00m world launches on October 9, letting you build container homes, guide the narrative, and enjoy social play.
- Cross Gate: Adventure closed beta: Cross Gate: Adventure closed-beta test now live until October 13, bringing Square Enix’s fantasy RPG to life.
- Chaos Zero Nightmare launch: Smilegate’s Chaos Zero Nightmare is launching on October 22, blending card-based RPG and dark fantasy storytelling.
- Inkvasion open beta live on Android: ChillyRoom’s Inkvasion delivers blocky town-building and strategy combat, open beta live on Android in select regions.
- Racing Master Latam launch: NetEase Games’ Racing Master arrives in Latam on October 29, letting players race luxury vehicles across iconic real-world tracks.
- Angry Birds comeback in China: Angry Birds makes a big comeback in China with Kingsoft Shiyou and Xiaomi partnership.
- Ninja Arashi 2 Shadow’s Return expansion: Ninja Arashi 2 Shadow’s Return expands the hit ARPG sequel with more content, ahead of Ninja Arashi 3’s launch later this year.
Week 5: September 29 to September 30
Executive Summary
The short last two days of September brought two major headlines. Electronic Arts confirmed its $55 billion acquisition deal, taking the company private in one of the largest gaming buyouts ever. Meanwhile, HoYoverse filed the “HoYoLand” trademark, sparking speculation on a potential theme park.
Highlights
- Electronic Arts $55B acquisition deal: Electronic Arts goes private in historic $55 billion acquisition deal.
- HoYoLand trademark filed: HoYoverse files trademark “HoYoLand,” sparking fan speculation about a possible theme park in the future.
That’s all for the mobile gaming news for July 2025. If you liked the roundup that catered towards the July 2025 news focusing on mobile gaming, here are the previous editions:
- Mobile gaming news roundup for August 2025
- Mobile gaming news roundup for July 2025
- Mobile gaming news roundup for June 2025
- Mobile gaming news roundup for May 2025
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