Here every Friday you’ll find big games gone global, fresh soft launches, the latest release dates and everything in between.
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Resident Evil 2 (Capcom)
Following in the footsteps of its Resident Evil 4, 7 and Village mobile ports, Capcom is bringing the Resi 2 remake to iOS this year. It will be supported on iPhone 15 Pro models, iPhone 16, and every iPad and Mac with the M1 chip or later.
It’s available to pre-order now ahead of its expected release on December 31. It will be free to start, with an in-app purchase required to unlock the full game. Capcom will be hoping this one performs better than its previous efforts with Resident Evil 4, Village and Resi 7.
The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe (Crows Crows Crows)
This expanded re-imagining of 2013’s critically acclaimed first-person exploration game was first released for PC and consoles in 2022. Now available on iOS too, it’s free-to-start with a $14.99 IAP to unlock the full game.
Grid Legends Deluxe Edition (Feral)
Codemasters’ racing game and all its DLC are coming to iOS and Android on December 17, via port specialist Feral. Priced at $14.99, it will be supported on iPhone 12 and 13 Pro models, iPhone 14 and newer, and on Android phones with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and Gen 3 chips.
Dredge (Black Salt Games)
Following its well-received release for console and PC last year, this horror-tinged fishing adventure is coming to Android, iOS and Mac on December 18.
Disney Pixel RPG (GungHo)
This casual retro-themed RPG, which sees players embarking on adventures with pixel art versions of Disney characters, is available now on Google Play and the App Store.
Pool Masters (Eyeball Games)
This new pool game from the studio founded by the creators of 8 Ball Pool has soft launched on Google Play in the Philippines. A worldwide launch is planned for the first quarter of 2025.
Rabbiman Adventures (Israchem)
This 3D puzzle-platformer is out now on iOS and Android with a discounted launch price of $5.99. It’s coming to Steam and consoles at a later date too.
Children of Morta (Playdigious)
Originally released for PC and console in 2019, this story-driven action RPG is now available on iOS and Android with a discounted launch price of $6.99, which will rise to $9.99 on October 15.
MythWalker (NantGames)
A closed beta for this geolocation fantasy RPG has expanded to Latin and South America and returned to Australia. It’s available on Android and iOS.
Castle Duels (My Games)
Having surpassed one million installs since its beta release in July, this tower defence game is now available globally on iOS and Android.
Pine: A Story of Loss (Fellow Traveller)
Designed to be played in a single sitting, this is a story-driven game about a woodworker grieving the passing of his wife. It’s coming to iOS, Android, PC and Switch in 2024.
Drive Ahead! Carcade (Dodreams)
The latest entry in the multiplayer car battle series challenges players to hit their opponents on the head for one-hit takedowns. It’s coming to Apple Arcade on November 7.
Wheel of Fortune Daily (Frosty Pop)
Based on the long-running American TV game show, this title will offer players new puzzles on a daily basis when it hits Apple Arcade on November 7.
Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+ (Taito)
This Arkanoid and Space Invaders crossover blends block-breaking action with alien-blasting gameplay. The Apple Arcade edition is out on November 7.
Texas Hold’em Poker: Pokerist+ (KamaGames)
The popular social casino game is getting an Apple Arcade release on November 7.
A Little to the Left (Secret Mode)
The tidying up game is out now on iOS as a ‘free to start’ game. An Android edition is coming soon too. You can read about the developer’s plight with app store copycats here.
