Here every Friday you’ll find the latest global releases, new soft launches and everything in between.
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Valorant (Riot Games)
Almost four years after its original announcement, Riot has confirmed that the mobile version of Valorant is coming to China first, with a new playtest in the country launching soon. The FPS is being developed by fellow Tencent subsidiary Lightspeed Studios, which also made mobile versions of PUBG and Apex Legends.
Once Human (NetEase)
This open-world, post-apocalyptic multiplayer survival game is available now on iOS and Android. It supports cross-progression with the PC version, which launched last summer.
Delta Force Mobile (Level Infinite)
Following its PC release in late 2024, this modern team-based tactical FPS has now arrived on mobile too. According to Level Infinite, it was the number one free game on the App Store in 169 regions earlier this week.
New from Netflix
Capcom’s Street Fighter IV: Champion Edition is available now on iOS and Android for Netflix subscribers, while interactive story game Single’s Inferno: Choices, based on the Netflix dating show, will be released on April 29.
Pandoland (WonderPlanet)
Featuring open-world exploration and treasure hunting, this is a casual marine adventure RPG co-developed by Pokémon studio Game Freak and Jumputi Heroes maker WonderPlanet. It’s out now globally for iOS and Android, VGC reports.
This week’s Epic Games Store freebies
For players on Android worldwide and iOS users in the EU, the mobile Epic Games Store is offering roguelike card game Loop Hero (developed by Four Quarters) and comedy puzzler Chuchel (Amanita Design). They’re both free until May 1.
Cats & Soup: Magic Recipe (Neowiz)
This Cats & Soup follow-up sees players merging ingredients, cooking recipes, and building a cozy feline home. It’s in soft launch for now, and is registering downloads in Canada, Indonesia and the UK.
Card Sort Factory (AppLovin)
Appmagic has a placeholder entry for this one, meaning it’s technically available on the App Store in 60 countries but is not yet registering any downloads.
Grand Outlaws (Azur Games)
This PvP shooter briefly popped up on Google Play before being removed from the Android marketplace, according to Appmagic.
Rock Out (iKame Games)
This fast-paced puzzle adventure has soft launched on the App Store only, Appmagic reports, and getting downloads in Vietnam, Pakistan, Kuwait, Portugal and a handful of other markets.
Paint Duel: Color Chase Game (AppLovin)
This paint-themed puzzle race game is available in soft launch on Google Play in Russia and Belarus, according to Appmagic. It was also previously available in the US, Canada, India, Poland and Ukraine.
