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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Rainbow Six Mobile (Ubisoft)
18 months after launching in beta, Ubisoft said this week it is pausing the game’s rollout in new soft launch regions and there’s no more new content incoming for now, either. This is to get the game ready for global launch, Ubisoft says, but it may also cause some to worry it’s about to be cancelled.
It’s currently live in Canada, Mexico, Chile and Colombia on iOS and Android.
Dune: Imperium (Dire Wolf Digital)
Based on the blockbuster sci-fi series, this premium card-based strategy title is out now on iOS and Android at a beefy $10.99.
Avatar: Realms Collide (Tilting Point)
Pocketgamer.com spotted this new soft launch from Tilting Point, which is set for a “big reveal” on March 21. It’s live in pre-reg on Android now, with iOS pre-order to come. It’ll launch sometime this year.
Operation Apocalypse (NetEase)
GamingonPhone reports that pre-registration is now open for this new five vs five shooter in China. It appears this is an evolution of the once eagerly-awaited but now defunct Hyper Front.
Paper Trail (Netflix)
Puzzle adventure title Paper Trail is making its debut on May 21st for both iOS and Android via the Netflix app.
Game Dev Tycoon (Netflix)
12 years after its initial release, this cult classic business sim is out now on Netflix for both iOS and Android.
Apple Arcade in March and April
Three new titles have come to Apple Arcade for the start of March. Kids game Crayola Adventures (Red Games), tower defence title Bloons TD Battles 2+ (Ninja Kiwi) and strategy game The Battle of Polytopia+ (Midjiwan AB) all came to the service on March 7.
Next month, five new games are coming to Apple’s arcade subscription service. On April 25, Crossy Road Castle (Hipster Whale) and Solitaire Stories (Red Games) are making their debut for Vision Pro, while Puyo Puyo Puzzle Pop (Sega), Super Monsters Ate My Condo+ (PikPok) and Sago Mini Trips+ (Sago Mini) are launching across all Apple devices on April 4.
Albion Online (Sandbox Interactive)
Following its successful launch in North America and Europe, this fantasy MMO is making its debut in Europe. There’s a closed beta launching on April 3, ahead of an open beta on April 10. The game’s full launch is on April 29 across both iOS and Android.
Skul: The Hero Slayer (Neowiz)
This action roguelite platform is launching on both iOS and Android on June 4. Pre-registration is live on Google Play, while pre-orders on the App Store come with a 10% launch discount.
