Here every Friday you’ll find the latest global releases, new soft launches and everything in between.
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Wittle Defender (Habby)
This new title from the Survivor.io and Archero maker blends tower defence, roguelike and card strategy gameplay. It is registering a small number of downloads in Vietnam, Thailand, Canada, Singapore and Australia, according to Appmagic.
Jetpack Joyride Racing (Halfbrick)
This multiplayer kart racer is now available for pre-registration on iOS and Android. The App Store is listing a June 20 expected release date.
Paint Brawl: Color of War (Miniclip)
Seemingly inspired by Nintendo’s Splatoon series, this multiplayer paint brawler has been spotted on Google Play in Australia, Portugal and the Philippines, but isn’t currently available, says Appmagic.
Squad Busters (Tencent)
Supercell’s IP mash-up is being listed on China’s App Store (via Appmagic) ahead of an expected iOS release on April 22.
Free on Epic Games Store
The latest free Epic Games Store title on mobile is Amanita Design’s Botanicula. Free content for Holyday Studios’ Firestone: Online Idle RPG is also available through the Epic Games Store mobile app. Both offers are available until April 24, on Android globally and on iOS in the EU only.
Blood Line: A Rebel Moon Game (Netflix)
Developer Super Evil Megacorp has kicked off a closed beta for this online co-op action game set in the sci-fi universe of Rebel Moon, which is set for release this year through Netflix.
Mr Bullet Blast (AppLovin)
Blending match 3 puzzles and shooting gameplay, this spy-themed game has soft launched on Google Play in the US, Brazil and India, says Appmagic.
Power Sort: Light It On (AppLovin)
Appmagic says this battery sorting puzzle game is also in testing at AppLovin, on Google Play only.
Zombie Rush: Save the Girl (AppLovin)
Appmagic says this block-blasting, zombie-themed game is in testing on Google Play only.
Grunt Rush (Steer Studios)
This tactical war game, which sees players commanding massive armies in offline battles, has launched globally for iOS and Android.
Just Step: Chic Workshop (Homa)
This hybridcasual game challenges players to grow a clothing workshop into a fashion empire. It’s in early testing in Norway on the App Store only, according to Appmagic.
Grandma’s Solitaire Secrets (Metacore)
This tripeaks solitaire game from the Marge Mansion maker has now soft launched on the App Store in Canada and Australia, according to Appmagic. It was already available on Google Play in the same countries, as well as in Brazil and Turkey.
Battle Through the Heavens 2D (37Games)
The maker of Puzzles & Survival is to launch a new idle RPG based on the Chinese fantasy TV series Battle Through the Heavens. Dates and platforms are still TBC.
Shortly (GDEV)
The parent company of Hero Wars maker Nexters is launching a platform for creating AI-powered video content with “advanced gamification” features like interactive choices and achievements.
