Here every Friday you’ll find the latest global releases, game dates, new soft launches and everything in between.
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Racing Master (NetEase)
Developed in collaboration with Codemasters, this racing sim was initially released in China back in 2023. It will hit Europe, North America and the Middle East on May 8.
Dragon Quest Smash/Grow (Square Enix)
The latest entry in the long-running Dragon Quest series is a roguelite RPG. It’s coming to iOS and Android on April 20.
Puzzle Panic (Limit Break)
This is the debut mobile game from former Machine Zone boss Gabe Leydon’s latest company, Limit Break. A limited test of this 3D arcade puzzle game is now available on iOS in Singapore, New Zealand and Australia.
Disney Heroes: Battle Mode (PerBlue Entertainment)
This battler is closing down on May 31, reports comicbook.com, who spotted the announcement on the game’s forums. Disney Heroes has been running for eight years and featured over 250 characters in that time. In-app purchases are being disabled and removed from storefronts on April 30, and the game’s servers will shutdown on May 31.
Pocket Mortys (Adult Swim Games)
Over a decade since its original release, this Pokémon-like RPG based on Rick & Morty officially shut down this week.
Barbie Horse Ride & Rescue (PikPok)
This equestrian adventure sees players riding and rescuing horses, and completing fashion challenges. It will launch worldwide on mobile on June 16, with Steam and Nintendo Switch 2 releases to follow in 2027.
Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time (Level 5)
Following its PC and console release last year, this island building life simulation game is coming to mobile this summer, with cross platform play and save functionality.
Pufflings: Journey Through a Fantasy World (Level 5)
This is a new puzzle game from Level-5 and Yo-kai Watch: Wibble Wobble maker NHN PlayArt. It’s coming to iOS and Android this winter, Gematsu reports.
Mahjong Rumble (AviaGames)
This competitive spin on the classic tile-matching game features cash tournaments and seasonal events. It’s available on the App Store, and for Android via the official AviaGames website.
Boom Beach (Supercell)
After 12 years on mobile, the real-time strategy base-building battle game has made the jump to PC with full cross-play support.
Honkai: Star Rail (HoYoverse)
The space fantasy RPG’s third anniversary update will introduce new story content, playable companions, special events and more on April 22.
Honor of Kings: World (Tencent)
Timi has opened registrations for the first overseas closed PC alpha test for this Honor of Kings spin-off. There’s no release date yet, but this fantasy multiplayer action RPG is coming to mobile too.
Perchang World (Perchang)
This physics puzzler is coming to Apple Arcade on May 7, and will be narrated by comedian James Acaster.
