Back again with another edition of my Monthly Mobile Gaming News Roundup, and July 2025 definitely didn’t slow things down. From high-profile game releases and exciting pre-registrations to major updates, new events, and big collaborations, the mobile gaming scene stayed hot all month long.
There’s a lot to dive into, so I’ve gathered all the biggest highlights from July right here. Let’s break it all down and see what made headlines this month!
Monthly Mobile Gaming News Roundup for July 2025
Week 1: July 01 to July 07
Executive Summary
In the first week of July 2025, mobile gaming witnessed a variety of new releases and major announcement news. Key launches included Trophy Hunter, Valhalla, Atuel, and Shadow Kingdom: Frontier War TD, while Backyard Baseball ’01 was confirmed for a nostalgic return on July 8.
Several new titles like YuYu Hakusho: Slugfest and Raising Reincarnated SwordMage were confirmed for mobile release soon. Pre-registrations opened for upcoming games such as Set a Watch: Digital Edition, ACECRAFT, and TOREROWA, while Just Dance Party announced its closed beta for China.
On the announcement front, Netmarble revealed two major projects: Solo Leveling: KARMA and Shangri-La Frontier: The Seven Colossi. In other updates, Outfit7 shared its 2025 roadmap, and Warcraft Rumble ended major content updates.
Highlights
- YuYu Hakusho: Slugfest launch soon: YuYu Hakusho: Slugfest reimagines the legendary anime in a dynamic 3D RPG, launching soon on mobile.
- Valhalla Web3 MMORPG now live: FLOKI’s Valhalla brings a player-first Web3 MMORPG experience, now live on Mainnet.
- Atuel available on Android and PC: Atuel offers a dreamlike journey through Argentina’s desert, now available on Android and PC.
- JoJo’s Ora Ora Overdrive Japan release: JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Ora Ora Overdrive unites iconic characters in a sim RPG, launching on Mobile this fall in Japan.
- Backyard Baseball ’01 returns July 8: Backyard Baseball ’01 makes its comeback with classic MLB stars and more, launching on July 8.
- WeChat adds Clash Royale and Brawl Stars as mini-games: Tencent’s WeChat platform will feature Supercell titles Clash Royale and Brawl Stars as installation-free mini games.
- Waltz of the Wizard mobile launch this fall: Waltz of the Wizard adds AR and chaos in its mobile debut, launching on iOS this fall.
- Shadow Kingdom: Frontier War TD launches on Android: Shadow Kingdom: Frontier War TD launches on Android with a fresh spin on tower defense, coming soon on iOS.
- Outfit7 reveals 2025 roadmap: Outfit7 announces a spectacular 2025 roadmap with three mobile releases and brand evolution.
- Kingdom Rush Battles soft launch begins: Ironhide Games’ Kingdom Rush Battles: TD Game soft launches in select regions.
- Raising Reincarnated SwordMage mobile release soon: Raising Reincarnated SwordMage takes you on a journey of revenge and power, launching soon on mobile this month.
- mo.co now open to all globally: mo.co removes invite-only requirements as Supercell’s monster-hunting RPG is now free for all to join globally.
- HoYo FEST 2025 announced for Southeast Asia: HoYoverse announces HoYo FEST 2025, bringing a grand celebration of HoYoverse games across Southeast Asia.
- Street Patrol Command coming to iOS: Street Patrol Command mixes high-speed chases with border patrol duties, coming to iOS this year.
- Warcraft Rumble ends major content updates: Warcraft Rumble ends content update support, with future updates to focus on events and bug fixes.
- Destiny: Rising global launch on August 28: Destiny: Rising, the first mobile shooter from the blockbuster franchise, is launching globally on August 28, 2025.
- Set a Watch: Digital Edition pre-registration begins: Set a Watch: Digital Edition brings strategic dice-rolling adventure to mobile, pre-registration now open.
- Just Dance Party closed beta starts July 25 in China: Just Dance Party, Tencent Games’ rhythm and dance title, to kick off closed beta testing in China on July 25, 2025.
- ACECRAFT pre-registration now open: Vizta Games’ ACECRAFT brings a magical co-op bullet hell adventure, opens pre-registration on mobile.
- Solo Leveling: KARMA announced for mobile and PC: Netmarble announces Solo Leveling: KARMA for mobile and PC, bringing a hidden arc in Sung Jinwoo’s journey.
- Shangri-La Frontier: The Seven Colossi announced for mobile: Netmarble announces Shangri-La Frontier: The Seven Colossi for mobile, recreating the anime’s world with giant boss battles and skill scenes.
- TOREROWA pre-registration now open: TOREROWA turns dungeon crawling into a multiplayer showdown, opens pre-registration on mobile.
- Trophy Hunter now available on mobile: Ten Square Games’ Trophy Hunter challenges you with realistic wildlife and fierce PvP duels, now available on mobile.
Week 2: July 08 to July 14
Executive Summary
In the second week of July, titles like Subnautica, Dark Divinity RPG, Pocket Panzers, Hunter Roulette, Red Bull Playgrounds, Wargroove 2 Pocket Edition, HAIKYU!! FLY HIGH, and BlazBlue Entropy Effect saw launches.
Pre-registration campaigns for Resident Evil Survival Unit, Gunfight King, and Foundation: Galactic Frontier were made live, while Dragon Nest M: Classic and Dragon Raja: ReRise began open and closed beta tests, respectively.
Age of Empires: Survival also entered soft launch, and Racing Master began its closed beta in LATAM. Meanwhile, Ragnarok M: Eternal Love II, Tougen Anki Crimson Inferno, and Neon Spellstorm were officially announced, and Free Fire’s anime received its first visual reveal.
Highlights
- Wargroove 2 Pocket Edition launches July 30: Wargroove 2 Pocket Edition brings pixel-perfect turn-based tactics to mobile, launching on July 30.
- Subnautica global mobile launch begins: Subnautica globally launches on mobile with all its underwater wonders.
- Free Fire anime first look revealed: Garena and KADOKAWA reveal first look of the Free Fire anime, showcasing high-octane action visuals.
- Tougen Anki Crimson Inferno RPG announced: Com2uS announces Tougen Anki Crimson Inferno, an RPG based on the hit manga series.
- Neon Spellstorm launches this August: Neon Spellstorm turns spellcasting into a roguelite thrill, launching on mobile and PC this August.
- DC Worlds Collide returns with a new story: Warner Bros’ DC Worlds Collide returns with a Trinity War and Forever Evil-inspired story, now available on mobile.
- Gran Velocita launches this month on mobile: Gran Velocita brings a realistic racing sim experience with real car classes, launching this month on mobile.
- BlazBlue Entropy Effect launches this July: 91Act’s BlazBlue Entropy Effect launches this July, based on the popular franchise with fan-favorite cast and no Gacha system.
- Talking Angela Hair Salon feature arrives: Talking Angela gets a style upgrade as the Hair Salon feature arrives in My Talking Angela 2.
- Crunchyroll Game Vault expands with 7 new titles: Crunchyroll is expanding its Game Vault with seven new games, arriving throughout the summer.
- Dragon Nest M: Classic open beta begins: Dragon Nest M: Classic reimagines the iconic PC game for mobile with open beta launching this July.
- Resident Evil Survival Unit pre-registration opens: Resident Evil Survival Unit is bringing a strategic horror experience of the iconic game franchise to mobile, and opens pre-registration.
- Fate Trigger PC closed beta starts July 24: Fate Trigger begins PC-exclusive closed beta this July 24, ahead of a scheduled release on mobile, PC, and consoles.
- Red Bull Playgrounds now available: Red Bull Playgrounds launches on mobile with trick-based sports gameplay with real-world flair.
- Dark Divinity RPG now available: Dark Divinity RPG: Dark Rising lets you hack and slash without limits, now available on mobile.
- Gunfight King pre-registration opens: mobirix’s Gunfight King offers the classic shooters experience, opens pre-registration on mobile.
- HAIKYU!! FLY HIGH launches this July: Garena’s HAIKYU!! FLY HIGH is launching on mobile this July, bringing a faithful anime adaptation.
- Pocket Panzers now available globally: Pocket Panzers puts you in command of legendary war factions, now globally available.
- Hunter Roulette available on Android: Hunter Roulette lets you battle in a deadly, roulette-style PvP mayhem, now available on Android.
- Racing Master closed beta test in LATAM: NetEase Games’ Racing Master starts another round of closed beta testing in LATAM on both mobile and PC.
- Foundation: Galactic Frontier pre-registration opens: FunPlus’ Foundation: Galactic Frontier is launching on iOS this year with strategic sci-fi gameplay, pre-registration now open.
- Ragnarok M: Eternal Love II announced: Gravity announces Ragnarok M: Eternal Love II, a sequel to the popular RPG, with upgraded visuals, boss fights, and social features.
- Dragon Raja: ReRise closed beta begins: Dragon Raja: ReRise, the latest entry to the popular series, starts closed beta test on Android with branching narratives and new features.
- Age of Empires: Survival soft launch: Age of Empires: Survival brings hypercasual strategy to the hit series, soft-launches on Android in select regions.
- LORDNINE Japan launch this July: LORDNINE lets you become the Tenth Lord in a massive open world, launching this July in Japan.
Week 3: July 15 to July 21
Executive Summary
The third week saw GamingonPhone Awards 2025 kicking off nominations for its mega finale in Bangkok, Thailand, on October 17th, 2025. My Talking Tom Friends 2, Poppy Playtime Chapter 4, and Rainbow Six Mobile launched in new regions, while Goddess Order entered soft launch and Monster Walk opened early access.
Meanwhile, Crossfire: Legends prepares for beta, and Riftbusters, the Supercell-backed title, finally got a September 3 launch date. In broader entertainment news, Netflix greenlit an Assassin’s Creed live-action series, while Mobile Legends and Free Fire take steps into animated storytelling.
Discord globally launched its Orbs rewards system. Zynga is also planning a push into Discord and Telegram gaming spaces. Notable recognitions include Pokémon Sleep earning a Guinness World Record, while KRAFTON and EA reportedly eye the ICC cricket game license.
Highlights
- Discord launches Orbs globally: Discord launches its virtual rewards system ‘Orbs’ globally, allowing users to earn free perks via the Rewards Shop.
- GamingonPhone Awards 2025 nominations open: GamingonPhone Awards 2025 Nominations are open as the road to the Grand Finale in Bangkok begins.
- Ultraman Puzzle Shuwatch!! mobile launch announced: Ultraman Puzzle Shuwatch!! celebrates 60 years of Ultra Series with match-3 puzzle gameplay, launching on mobile this year.
- Cozy Coast mobile launch announced: InnoGames’ Cozy Coast brings heartfelt merge gameplay to a Mediterranean island, launching later this year on mobile.
- Blood Line: A Rebel Moon Game available via Netflix: Blood Line: A Rebel Moon Game expands Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon universe, now available on mobile via Netflix Games.
- Afterglow mobile MMORPG launching this year: Afterglow, a MMORPG designed for players with busy schedules, is launching this year.
- Monster Walk early access begins: Monster Walk turns your daily steps into an RPG experience, starting early access in select regions.
- KRAFTON and EA eye ICC cricket game: KRAFTON and EA reportedly in the race to develop ICC’s official mobile cricket game.
- Pokémon Sleep sets Guinness World Record: Pokémon Sleep crowned as the World’s most downloaded gamified sleep app by Guinness World Records.
- My Talking Tom Friends 2 global launch: My Talking Tom Friends 2 launches globally, introducing a fun new neighbourhood for your favourite characters.
- Assassin’s Creed live-action series greenlit: Assassin’s Creed live-action series officially greenlit by Netflix with Emmy-nominated creators.
- Zynga targets Discord and Telegram for gaming: Zynga eyes Discord and Telegram as the next big gaming platforms following Web3 exit.
- Rainbow Six Mobile launches in LATAM: Ubisoft’s Rainbow Six Mobile launches in the LATAM region, bringing its tactical shooter gameplay.
- Riftbusters September launch announced: Supercell-backed Riftbusters fuses dungeon crawling with looter shooter fun, launching this September 3rd.
- Crossfire: Legends beta begins this month: Crossfire: Legends to kick off beta testing this month in select regions with iconic maps and competitive modes.
- Goddess Order enters soft launch: Goddess Order, the side-scrolling action RPG for mobile, is currently in soft launch in select regions.
- Poppy Playtime Chapter 4 is now available: Poppy Playtime Chapter 4 expands the beloved saga with eerie surprises and lore, now globally available.
- Blue Protocol: Star Resonance global CBT announced: Blue Protocol: Star Resonance announces global CBT this month, following successful beta tests in China; test recruitment is now live.
- Mobile Legends announces animated series: MOONTON Games’ Mobile Legends: Bang Bang expands its universe with an upcoming Animated Series.
- eFootball 2026 launches mid-August: eFootball 2026 v5.0.0 is launching in mid-August 2025
- Deadly Dudes mobile launch coming soon: Netease Games’ Deadly Dudes combines wild zombie action with base-building gameplay, launching soon.
- Warframe Android closed beta coming Fall 2025: Warframe announces closed beta test for Android arriving this Fall 2025.
- Maharashtra pushes for online gaming laws: India’s Maharashtra state is looking to curb online gaming addiction, CM urges Centre to frame laws.
Week 4: July 22 to July 28
Executive Summary
Mobile gaming news in the final week of July 2025 wrapped up strong with the global launch of Pokémon Friends, Crunchyroll’s Metal Slug Tactics hitting mobile, and Mythic Item Obtained expanding WEBTOON’s gaming footprint. Miscrits made a nostalgic return on iOS and PC, while Fortzone Battle Royale brought Fortnite-inspired action to Android.
Mutropolis and Growbot were also confirmed for mobile, adding to the adventure game lineup. In upcoming titles, Pokémon Champions is officially set for 2026, and the K-pop-inspired ENHYPEN WORLD: Eternal Moment was revealed.
Competitive players can look forward to Dragon Ball Gekishin Squadra and Tennis Manager 25 – MY PLAYER, while Core Runners and SEGA Football Club Champions kick off beta testing in early August.
Highlights
- Pokémon Friends now globally available: Pokémon Friends lets you dive into a cozy world of puzzles and plushies, now globally available on Mobile and Switch.
- Pokémon Champions announced for 2026: Pokémon Champions is the next title in the blockbuster franchise, bringing competitive battles to Mobile and Switch in 2026.
- ENHYPEN WORLD: Eternal Moment launching soon: TakeOne Company announces ENHYPEN WORLD: Eternal Moment, a cinematic adventure for fans, launching later this year.
- Mythic Item Obtained launches globally: WEBTOON’s Mythic Item Obtained turns beloved webnovel battles into strategic idle fun, now globally available.
- Metal Slug Tactics now available on mobile: Metal Slug Tactics revives the legendary arcade series on mobile, now available via Crunchyroll Game Vault.
- Fortzone Battle Royale launches on Android: Fortzone Battle Royale brings Fortnite-inspired BR gameplay, now available on Android.
- Mutropolis and Growbot coming to mobile: Application Systems is launching two point-and-click adventure titles, Mutropolis and Growbot, on mobile.
- Dragon Ball Gekishin Squadra pre-registration open: Bandai Namco’s Dragon Ball Gekishin Squadra brings a 4v4 MOBA game, pre-registration now live across multiple platforms.
- Miscrits returns on iOS and PC: Miscrits, the fan-favorite adventure RPG from the 2010s, returns with turn-based battles, now available on iOS and PC.
- Tennis Manager 25 – MY PLAYER launches this August: Tennis Manager 25 – MY PLAYER lets you create your tennis legacy, launching this August.
- TankCraft 2: Hell Bosses War is now on Android: TankCraft 2: Hell Bosses War brings intense 2D tank action and explosive battles, now available on Android.
- SEGA Football Club Champions beta begins August 7: SEGA Football Club Champions will begin its closed beta on August 7, 2025, with pre-registrations now open.
- Core Runners enters Android beta with hero shooter action: Core Runners kicks off closed beta on Android, offering a hero shooter experience inspired by Valorant.
Week 5: July 29 to July 31
Executive Summary
The Mobile gaming news in the last three days of July 2025 kicked off with games like Highway Racer Pro, RiftCraft, and Criss Cross Castle made their global debut, while others like Football Dream: Be A Pro and Ultraman: Hero Beyond Time rolled out in regional and beta forms.
Fans of strategic and nostalgic gameplay can now pre-register for Dragon Spira and Preserve, while narrative-driven titles such as Bloomtown and My Little Pomodoro continue to gain traction.
Several high-profile announcements also landed, with DIGIMON ALYSION setting up a closed beta for August and TABS Pocket Edition finally getting a mobile release date.
Highlights
- Ninja Party launching this Summer with chaotic gameplay: Ninja Party brings wild weapons and chaotic action to multiple platforms, launching this Summer.
- My Little Pomodoro is now globally available: My Little Pomodoro lets players focus, decorate, and stay active with cute companions, now out worldwide.
- DIGIMON ALYSION closed beta begins this August: DIGIMON ALYSION prepares for its mobile closed beta in August, featuring a new original story and characters.
- Dragon Spira pre-registration begins on Android: KEMCO’s Dragon Spira offers a retro-style turn-based RPG experience enriched with deep lore, now open for pre-registration on Android.
- Football Dream: Be A Pro soft launches with FIFPro license: Football Dream: Be A Pro features FIFPro-licensed soccer action and multiple game modes, now available in select regions.
- Highway Racer Pro global release: Highway Racer Pro puts you behind the wheel in adrenaline-filled highway races, now globally available.
- Preserve pre-registration begins: Preserve delivers nature-inspired puzzle fun with evolving biomes, pre-registration now open.
- Eco Power Towns mobile launch announced: Eco Power Towns challenges you to power cozy homes with smart planning, launching soon on mobile.
- Bloomtown: A Different Story mobile release: Bloomtown: A Different Story mixes 60s-themed slice of life with supernatural mystery, now available on mobile.
- Ultraman: Hero Beyond Time public beta begins: Ultraman: Hero Beyond Time reimagines classic Ultraman fights with dynamic 3D action, now in public beta in China.
- Criss Cross Castle global release: Criss Cross Castle invites you to restore lost stories through puzzles, now globally available.
- Ragnarok V: Returns regional launch set: Gravity’s Ragnarok V: Returns brings classic MMORPG action, launching in LATAM, NA, and OCE on August 7.
- TABS Pocket Edition mobile launch confirmed: TABS Pocket Edition returns with physics-based madness three years after its initial reveal, launching this August 7.
- RiftCraft global release announced: RiftCraft delivers dynamic board gameplay and roguelike progression, now globally available.
- SILT Android early access available: SILT takes you on a haunting ocean journey filled with puzzles, now available in early access on Android.
That’s all for the mobile gaming news for July 2025. If you liked the roundup that catered towards the July 2025 news focusing on mobile gaming, here are the previous editions:
- Mobile gaming news roundup for June 2025
- Mobile gaming news roundup for May 2025
- Mobile gaming news roundup for April 2025
- Mobile gaming news roundup for March 202
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