New releases, industry movements and more

Well, looking back, May 2024 was an exciting month with new game releases and important changes in the industry. From popular new games to big company moves, here’s what’s happened in the world of mobile gaming. That’s why in this article I’m going to comprehensively present all the exciting gaming experiences that the past month has prepared for us. A monthly roundup of mobile gaming news for May 2024

Monthly mobile gaming news roundup for May 2024

Week 1: May 1 to May 7

Executive Summary

Returning to the summary of the first week, Need for Speed ​​​​Mobile is preparing to premiere on screens in China on August 31. Speaking of starts, Star Wars: Hunters AND Assassin’s Creed Mirage wait for premieres as Loop Hero, Stupid Ways to Survive, Earn to Die Rogue, Royal Revolt and others go waiting for releases. With open pre-registrations at Ash of the Gods: Redemption AND BattleTabs: PvP Communityand the possibility of early access for Against it was a solid first week in India.

Overview of the most important events

• Need for Speed ​​Online Mobile will be released in China: Need for Speed ​​Online Mobile will be released in China on August 31, 2024.
• The official premiere of Star Wars: Hunters has been confirmed: Star Wars: Hunters officially premieres on June 4, 2024.
• Assassin’s Creed Mirage will be released on iPhone 15 and iPad: Assassin’s Creed Mirage will be released for iPhone 15 and iPad on June 6, 2024.
• Loop Hero now on your mobile device: Loop Hero, the retro dark fantasy game, is now available on Android and iOS.
• Stupid ways to survive Netflix games: Dumb Ways to Survive, a spin-off of the viral sensation Dumb Ways to Die, has been released exclusively on Netflix Games.
• Pokémon Card D Studio has launched: DeNA and The Pokémon Company announce the launch of Pokémon Card D Studio to manage and promote Pokémon TCG Pocket.
• Royal Revolt: A Trader’s Tale is now available: Royal Revolt IP receives a new title 10 years after the release of Royal Revolt: A Trader’s Tale on mobile devices.
• Fallout Shelter’s revenues increased tenfold: Fallout Shelter increased its daily revenue 10x after the launch of the TV series.
• Earn to Die Rogue will be released soon: Earn to Die Rogue, a new zombie action title officially launching on May 9, 2024 on Android and iOS.
• Ash of Gods: Redemption pre-registration is open: Ash of Gods: Redemption, a new RPG title, is available for pre-registration on Android.

• KRAFTON India is expanding its Game Incubator: KRAFTON India expands the first batch of its Gaming Incubator program.
• Dubai wants to acquire $1 billion gaming sector: Dubai plans to create a $1 billion gaming sector and aims to be among the top 10 gaming cities by 2033.
• Versus in early access in India: Versus, a new fighting game based on Indian mythology, will get early access on Android in India.
• Qualifiers for the Pokémon UNITE World Championships in India have been announced: Qualifiers for the 2024 Pokémon UNITE World Championship in India are announced with a prize pool of $37,500.
• BattleTabs: PvP Community Pre-Registration Open: BattleTabs: Community PvP, a turn-based competitive strategy game, is available for pre-registration.
• Power Rangers: All Stars premieres in South Korea: Power Rangers: All Stars, an RPG based on the famous Power Rangers series, is officially released in South Korea.
• Kush Kingdom by Cheech & Chong is now available on mobile devices: Cheech & Chong’s new Match 3 mobile game is now available on Android and iOS.

Week 2: May 8 to 14

Executive Summary

Week two started with news of Mighty Doom closing, but the positive news was new releases. Netflix revealed five new titles for May, and we’ve scheduled The Enchanted World to premiere on mobile devices along with Solo Leveling: ARISE and Dawn of Ages: Medieval Games. To push the industry, Dubai is introducing a gaming visa. SEGA’s Sonic Rumble is entering closed beta in the US, and there’s also mention of an expected global release of Persona 5: The Phantom X.

In other news, Indonesia is considering banning the popular battle royale game Free Fire. Microsoft plans to launch an app store for Xbox mobile games. Disney Frozen Royal Castle will premiere in Canada, and Free Fire will get an anime adaptation. Draconia Saga launches closed beta in SEA, while Nexus: Nebula Echoes allows pre-registration worldwide.

Overview of the most important events

Week 3: May 15 to May 21

Executive Summary

The third week of May 2024 saw some interesting news about mobile gaming. Pre-registration is open for Ancient Seal: The Exorcist and the long-awaited MOBA game Honor of Kings is inviting players to pre-register worldwide ahead of its June 20 launch. Meanwhile, Ubisoft is forecasting a strong FY25 with five titles including The Division Resurgence and Rainbow Six Mobile.

AEW: Figur Fighters was released as ByteDance prepares to strengthen its gaming business. Angry Birds is coming to Google Play for Cars, EA Sports FC Tactical is preparing for launch, and Delta Force: Hawk Ops is beta testing in China in June 2024. And for those eagerly waiting for changes in the industry, NetEase Connect 2024 had a lot to offer.

Overview of the most important events

Week 4: May 22 to May 28

Executive Summary

The fourth week began with Tencent suspending Dungeon and Fighter Mobile due to server issues, while Sony was able to make PlayStation games available for free on mobile devices. Meanwhile, new games such as Once Human, Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit, Trails of Cold Steel – Northern War and Aura Star 2 will be released soon to coincide with MARVEL Super War being on hold.

Additionally, there is a buzz about Apple possibly allowing third-party app stores in Japan, but there are also some legal issues for big players like Microsoft and Meta facing lawsuits over the tragic incident. Finally, Zenless Zone Zero is set to launch soon, with a huge number of pre-registrations.

Overview of the most important events

Week 5: May 29 to May 31

Executive Summary

The last three days of May 2024 were marked by many conditions for mobile gaming in stores. India is taking steps to address gaming addiction by considering time and spending limits. Meanwhile, Squad Busters is quickly climbing to the top of the charts. Epic Games Store and Fortnite are preparing to launch on iOS in the UK later this year with Command & Conquer: Legions, and pre-registrations are now open.

In addition, 2K Games has signed an official licensing agreement with FIFA, and Mojang Studios has partnered with Netflix on the exclusive Minecraft series. LEGO Hill Climb Adventures is coming to mobile platforms around the world, and rumors suggest that Supercell may be working on a third-person shooter. YouTube unveils its Playables catalog, and KRAFTON and Com2uS are under investigation for alleged item manipulation. Unfortunately, Hypernova Studio of Mayanagari fame is said to be shutting down.

Overview of the most important events

That’s it for my May 2024 recap! Read last month’s recaps below:

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