The next big gacha, before it drops.

Astro Arena is a fast-paced 3v3 MOBA from PUBG Studios (KRAFTON) blending anime-style hero combat with roguelike power-up selection across five-minute PvP matches. Choose from a diverse roster, stack upgrades mid-match, and dominate objective-based modes from Domination to Cargo Escort. Soft-launching July 9, 2026 across seven regions including the US, India, and Brazil, with free download and loot box monetization.

Last verified Jul 2, 2026

Catch & Build: Land of Pals is a free-to-play monster-catching and base-building adventure from Joy Net Games, sending players across 8 terrain types to capture nearly 100 Pal species and put them to work in roles from Miner to Chef. Type-counter battles, multi-stage evolutions, bond-based buffs, and airship conquest round out a systems-dense loop that skews casual but carries surprising depth. Android has been live since early 2026; the global iOS release lands July 15.

Last verified Jul 2, 2026

The Walking Dead: Aftermath is a free-to-play roguelite survival game set in the AMC Walking Dead universe, developed by the studio behind Heroes vs. Hordes. Players take control of iconic survivors including Rick Grimes, Daryl Dixon, and Michonne, battling relentless walker hordes across campaign missions set in locations like Hershel's Farm, Woodbury, and Alexandria. High-intensity roguelite action is paired with survivor upgrades and base-building meta-progression, creating a run-based loop built around the franchise's beloved cast.

Last verified Jul 2, 2026

DIGIMON UP! is a free-to-play monster-raising RPG from Bandai Namco where you hatch a single Partner Digimon from an egg and guide it through every growth stage up to Mega Digivolution. Pixel-art visuals nod to the original virtual pets while layering in modern mechanics: 3v3 battles, Digimon Cards, skill trees, and a Digivice reimagined for mobile. The personal bond with one Partner rather than a rotating roster of gacha pulls is the defining hook.

Last verified Jul 1, 2026

CookieRun: Crumble is an idle RPG spin-off from Devsisters that brings the beloved Cookie Run universe into a deck-building auto-battler format, letting you collect Cookie and Pet combinations and set them loose in passive progression campaigns. Built by Studio Kingdom under the Devsisters umbrella, it targets the franchise's massive 300M-player base with a more accessible, strategy-layered take on Cookie lore. The July 31, 2026 global launch date is App Store-confirmed, making this one of the most imminent gacha-adjacent idle releases of the summer.

Last verified Jul 1, 2026

Pokemon Champions is a competitive turn-based battle game from The Pokemon Works, published by The Pokemon Company and Nintendo, focused on multiplayer arena battles with full cross-platform play and cross-save. It launched on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on April 8, 2026 and on iOS and Android on June 17, 2026. Both versions are live and free to start, with a launch campaign that gifts a Raichu and Mega Stones to early players.

Last verified Jul 2, 2026

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Spirit is a tactical RPG that pulls characters and Stands from all six parts of the anime franchise, from Phantom Blood through Stone Ocean. Teams are assembled across a multi-tile formation grid, with real-time weather mechanics altering battlefield conditions and two combat pillars, Wit and Combat, shaping every engagement. It is the first major global mobile gacha entry for one of anime's most storied IPs, backed by an English closed beta test in May 2026 and a firm worldwide launch date of August 13, 2026.

Last verified Jul 1, 2026

A roguelite RPG descending into the Abyss from the Made in Abyss series: collect and upgrade character cards, equip Relics, and pick your path toward the depths.

Last verified Jun 1, 2026

BanG Dream! Our Notes is the next mainline entry in the BanG Dream! rhythm gacha franchise, developed by FROMTOKYO (staffed largely by former Craft Egg veterans) and published globally by Bilibili Game on iOS and Android. The game follows 25 characters across five bands including returning fan favorites MyGO!!!!! and Ave Mujica alongside three new groups, united by a fully voiced multi-route story and a redesigned GEKISO LIVE gameplay system supporting up to five-player co-op. Global pre-registration opened June 24, 2026, a global Closed Beta Test begins August 6, 2026, and the full launch is confirmed for December 20, 2026 with day-one support for English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Korean.

Last verified Jul 1, 2026

A high-freedom urban open-world RPG set in Nova City, blending action combat with a living city and cosmetic-only monetisation (no character gacha at launch).

Last verified Jun 1, 2026

A fantasy open-world RPG from the Azur Lane studio, built around bonding with and adventuring alongside fantastical creatures.

Last verified Jun 1, 2026

HoYoverse's first creature-collector and the fifth Honkai title. You play a dimensional traveler who bonds with elemental creatures called Anima and builds a roster for an autobattler combat layer wrapped in open exploration. Release TBA; a closed Evolution Test runs from July 9, 2026.

Last verified Jun 22, 2026

Lost Ark Mobile is a ground-up Unreal Engine 5 reimagining of Smilegate RPG's genre-defining PC MMORPG, built natively for iOS, Android, and PC. It carries forward the isometric hack-and-slash DNA, Guardian Raids, and Legion Commander encounters while introducing original story content and mobile-optimized combat. The PC original peaked at 1.3 million concurrent Steam players at launch, making this the most anticipated Korean MMORPG port in the mobile pipeline.

Last verified Jul 1, 2026

Monster Hunter Outlanders is TiMi Studio Group's Capcom-licensed mobile entry in the Monster Hunter franchise, built from the ground up for touchscreen and controller play on iOS and Android. Hunters take the field with authentic weapon classes including the recently added Lance, tackle Radiant Monster variants, and recruit Adventurer partners for co-op hunts across expanding regions. Two closed beta tests have already delivered a polished loop, signaling a title that takes the license seriously rather than cutting corners for the mobile market.

Last verified Jul 1, 2026

VALORANT Mobile is the touchscreen adaptation of Riot Games tactical 5v5 hero shooter, rebuilt for phones with controls tuned for mobile aiming, movement, and agent abilities. Developed by Riot with Tencent subsidiary Lightspeed Studios, it launched in China on August 19, 2025 and quickly became one of the biggest mobile launches of the year. A worldwide version is in development but has no announced date.

Last verified Jul 2, 2026

An action RPG built on the Solo Leveling IP, following Sung Jinwoo's power fantasy into a collectible combat system.

Last verified Jun 1, 2026

Overwatch Rush is a top-down 4v4 hero shooter built from the ground up for mobile, not a port of Overwatch 2. Matches are designed to run 3 to 5 minutes with familiar heroes including Tracer, Reinhardt, and Soldier: 76 adapted for touchscreen-native controls. Developed by Blizzard Barcelona, a studio with serious mobile shooter credentials, it is free-to-play with cosmetic monetization.

Last verified Jul 1, 2026

BLEACH Mirrors High is a dynamic action mobile game built around an original story that intertwines with the canonical BLEACH manga, developed by Bandai Namco Entertainment for iOS and Android. Series creator Tite Kubo is hands-on from the ground up, personally contributing the game title, scenario, character designs, and voice casting direction. This is one of the rare anime mobile adaptations where the source author is genuinely shaping the creative output rather than lending a signature.

Last verified Jul 1, 2026

Varsapura is HoYoverse's most ambitious departure yet: a grounded, mature open-world action RPG built on Unreal Engine 5 and set in a rain-soaked metropolis drawn from Singapore and Shanghai. Players join SEAL, a covert supernatural enforcement unit, swapping between characters mid-combat to push back Mindrot incursions that tear reality apart. The November 2025 gameplay reveal ran 31 minutes and sparked intense community attention for its realistic tone, stealth mechanics, and cinematic scale unlike anything HoYoverse has shipped before.

Last verified Jul 1, 2026

An open-world MMORPG set in the Honor of Kings universe, blending Eastern-fantasy aesthetics with large-scale exploration.

Last verified Jun 1, 2026

Astrae Oratio is a turn-based mobile RPG from Dynamis One, the studio founded by former Blue Archive co-director Park Byung-Lim, set in an alternate 1889 Tokyo where magic and bureaucracy intertwine during the fictional Reisei Era. Players serve as arbiters of a Special District Office, mediating conflicts between five magical factions across a richly built fictional Tokyo in 3D cinematic battles powered by the shindenki magic system. NC secured global publishing rights in June 2026, signaling a worldwide simultaneous launch as the studio's debut title.

Last verified Jul 1, 2026

MIRESI: Invisible Future is a collectible tactical RPG from CONTROL9 and Smilegate in which players act as a Councilor guiding heroines across collapsing timelines inside a structure called Yggdrasil. Combat blends real-time positioning with timed-ability windows, demanding spatial awareness as much as team composition. The project is spearheaded by art director Hyung-seop Kim, whose work defined the visual identity of Goddess of Victory: NIKKE.

Last verified Jul 1, 2026

Project Spirits is SHIFT UP's next flagship title after Stellar Blade and GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE, an Eastern fantasy action RPG built in Unreal Engine 5 and co-developed with Tencent affiliate Yongxing Interactive. Published globally by Level Infinite, the cross-platform game targets PC, consoles, and mobile with an original IP centered on Eastern fantasy aesthetics and high-production-value character action. Development details and a full reveal are planned within 2026, with a global launch window targeting 2027.

Last verified Jul 1, 2026

A cosy cosmic life-simulation from HoYoverse centred on idyllic, adventurous everyday living.

Last verified Jun 1, 2026

Mabinogi Mobile is devCAT and Nexon's mobile adaptation of the long-running fantasy life MMORPG Mabinogi. It launched in South Korea on March 27, 2026 to more than 3.6 million downloads, and Nexon is expanding it to Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau on July 22, 2026, with a Japan server planned for later in 2026. No Western English release has been announced yet.

Last verified Jul 2, 2026

Digimon Alysion is Bandai Namco's official mobile adaptation of the Digimon Card Game, bringing the Memory-meter deck-building system to iOS and Android with original DigiAly-exclusive cards and animated Digivolution sequences. Set in a full-dive VR metaverse called Lacuna, the game follows new story characters tied to the Digimon Liberator universe and adds friend PvP alongside ranked battles. A closed beta concluded in August 2025 with UI and multi-language improvements shown at Digimon Con 2026, signaling a polished global launch is still on track for later this year.

Last verified Jul 1, 2026

Girls' Frontline: Blue Butterfly Contract is a 4-player PvE cooperative third-person shooter set in the Girls' Frontline universe, developed by Sunborn's internal Hecate Team as the evolved successor to the Fire Control prototype. Players squad up to push through Collapse Fluid-contaminated combat zones piloting iconic T-Dolls from GFL2: Exilium in real-time action. The franchise's tactical DNA gets a full genre overhaul here, and the multi-language global launch signals Sunborn is building the franchise's action-game footprint ahead of the larger Reverse Collapse: F in 2028.

Last verified Jul 1, 2026

LIMIT ZERO BREAKERS is a 3-player co-op action RPG set across the floating islands of Seraphia, where a crew aboard the airship Weaverwhale hunts colossal enemies and chases the mythical Archive of the Gods. Developed by Vic Game Studios and published by NCsoft with Kadokawa as IP partner, the game features fast character-switching combat and an animated opening produced by MAPPA. A Prologue Test ran June 10 to 15, 2026 on iOS, Android, and PC, marking NCsoft's most globally ambitious mobile bet in years.

Last verified Jul 1, 2026

My Hero Academia: UNITED SURVIVAL is a free-to-play hero action rogue-lite for iOS, Android, and Steam, co-developed by KLab and gumi for a 2026 global launch excluding Mainland China. Players assemble a 3-hero squad from iconic characters including Midoriya, Bakugo, and Todoroki, then push through roguelite runs where each attempt carves a different path. The combination of a massively popular anime IP and a genuinely distinct rogue-lite loop puts this on the short list of 2026 mobile launches worth watching from day one.

Last verified Jul 1, 2026

Project NAMI is Kuro Games' next original IP after Wuthering Waves: an action multiplayer online RPG built in Unreal Engine 5, set in a world where rune-forged armor and colossal energy-powered war machines define the battlefield. The core loop pits teams of unique fighters against each other and the world in fast-paced, mobility-driven combat across constantly shifting fronts. With Kuro's proven execution behind it and a genuine multiplayer focus their current catalog lacks, NAMI is the studio's most ambitious swing yet.

Last verified Jul 1, 2026

Ragnarok: The New World is a seamless open-world MMORPG built on the classic Ragnarok Online IP, rebuilt from the ground up on a next-gen engine with real-time lighting and a living recreation of the beloved 20-year-old world. The standout Job Freedom system lets a single character switch freely between all seven classes, removing the traditional reroll grind at the core of the genre. TW and HK launches hit No.1 on the Apple App Store on day one, and SEA's massive RO fanbase will be testing that ceiling when the region goes live July 15.

Last verified Jul 1, 2026

Reign of Nightfall (formerly Codename: Bang Bang) is an otome RPG from Guangzhou Tianti Network Technology where you play a female mafia boss rebuilding her fallen family empire in the crime-ruled fictional kingdom of Milan. The game pairs morally complex male love interests with turn-based tactical combat and an Italian-noir art direction frequently compared to Reverse: 1999. English and Chinese dual voice-over support points toward a global release, though no worldwide launch date has been announced following the CN open beta on June 5, 2026.

Last verified Jul 1, 2026

Rewinding Cadence is a hand-drawn 2D anime open-world ARPG built around a 42-day time-loop where players retain knowledge across resets to rewrite the fate of a world facing the Corroding Tide. A D20 dice mechanic shapes branching story outcomes each cycle, while fast-paced spirit-companion combat and co-op give the gacha progression real weight. Developed by Saroasis Studios (a Tencent subsidiary) with CN, JP, and EN voice tracks from day one, the global ambition is evident.

Last verified Jul 1, 2026

Rust Mobile is the officially licensed mobile adaptation of Facepunch Studios' landmark PC survival sandbox, developed by Level Infinite (Tencent). The full Rust experience arrives on iOS, Android, PC, and HarmonyOS with cross-platform play, retaining hardcore open-world survival, base building, resource gathering, and the ruthless high-stakes PvP raiding the PC community built its reputation on. China is the first region to go live in July 2026, with a global rollout expected to follow once the regional launch stabilizes.

Last verified Jul 1, 2026

Shangri-La Frontier: The Seven Colossi is an action RPG adaptation of the hit anime series, built around hunting down seven god-tier bosses called Colossi across a faithfully recreated VRMMO world. Developed by Netmarble Nexus, the game uses a two-character switch system designed for one-handed mobile play, keeping the boss-rush tension front and center. Japan launch is confirmed for 2026, with a global rollout planned but not yet dated.

Last verified Jul 1, 2026

A detective-driven action RPG set in Silvernia, an industrial, Victorian-flavoured metropolis powered by 'Silverium'.

Last verified Jun 1, 2026

Unending Dawn is an open-world action RPG built in Unreal Engine 5 by Chinese studio Parcae's Fate Studio, blending gacha character collection with demanding Souls-like combat centered on block, counter, and stance-breaking in the vein of Sekiro. Set in a post-apocalyptic world where a color curse has twisted wildlife into monsters, the game targets mobile, PC, and PS5 simultaneously under Sony's China Hero Project umbrella. The Souls-meets-gacha proposition is rare enough to warrant attention, and early gameplay footage shows production values well above the typical mobile gacha bar.

Last verified Jul 1, 2026

The first official hololive mobile game: a rhythm-RPG amusement-park sim with 150+ songs at launch and 50+ collectible VTuber characters.

Last verified Jun 1, 2026

Masangsoft has revived the King's Raid IP following Vespa's server shutdown in March 2025, rebuilding the beloved character-collecting action RPG with 31 rebalanced heroes, expanded Soul Weapon progression, and a full Chapter 6 main story campaign. Two global closed betas ran in early 2026 across Steam, Android, and iOS, validating cross-platform play and guild-level PvE content including Dragon Raids and World Bosses. The returning fanbase is substantial and the polish shown in testing makes this one of the more credible revival projects in the gacha space.

Last verified Jul 1, 2026

Wang Yue (Moon Gaze) is a Chinese urban fantasy open-world action RPG where players embody Qing Wu, an ancient warrior awakened into a modern metropolis warped by a reality-distorting force called the Sun. The game layers creature-catching, gravity-defying traversal, vehicular combat, and aerial mounts into a single cross-platform experience built by a 600-strong studio targeting Genshin-tier production scale. CBT2 in June 2026 delivered notable graphical improvements and drew strong TapTap interest, though no CN or global launch window has been confirmed.

Last verified Jul 1, 2026

Chronicle of Echoes is a free-to-play 3D turn-based battle RPG from ASOBIMO and GREE Entertainment, launching in Japan on July 27, 2026 to coincide with Mushoku Tensei Season 3. The game covers the full anime story with newly voiced narration, adds original novel episodes that never made it to the broadcast, and includes game-exclusive story arcs featuring the complete original voice cast. No global release has been announced.

Last verified Jul 1, 2026

Project Aegis is an AFK collectible RPG developed by Kabam, the North American studio behind Marvel Contest of Champions, published by Netmarble. The title has been in production for over two years alongside a major undisclosed global IP holder, with Netmarble positioning it as a premium international release built around streamlined progression and high-end production values. The IP partner has not been revealed; Netmarble CEO Kim Byung-gyu stated full details would be shared at a more appropriate venue.

Last verified Jul 1, 2026

A stylised open-world action RPG about catching and battling creatures across the world of Idyll, with real-time PvE and PvP.

Last verified Jun 1, 2026

Disney Sparklink Stars is a free-to-play character-raising adventure game for iOS and Android set in Luminoustair, a futuristic magical city in the Sparkle Islands, where players recruit and train idol-style Spark Riders whose performances turn the dreams of citizens into reality. Developed by coly, Inc. (Stand My Heroes, Promise of Wizard) under official Disney license, the game blends narrative-driven bonding with the grooming-and-performance loop that defines coly's track record. Japan pre-registration launched June 23, 2026; global timing is unconfirmed.

Last verified Jul 1, 2026

Inazuma Eleven: Cross is a free-to-play soccer coaching simulation developed by Aiming for Level-5, launched in Japan on June 9, 2026. Players take the role of coach rather than on-pitch controller, assembling and nurturing a roster of characters including series legends alongside a new protagonist, Yo Shiosawa, across an original story. A global release has been acknowledged as a future goal by Level-5 president Hino, but no date or region has been officially announced.

Last verified Jul 1, 2026

Scarlet Tide: ZeroERA is a 2.5D horizontal turn-based RPG set in a post-cataclysmic world where a mysterious disaster flooded much of the planet and rewrote civilization. Players assemble a team of young male characters with distinct abilities, progressing through story-driven campaigns and tactical grid battles where unit positioning and resource management are central. Developed by YoMio with Danantara investment, it targets the Blue Archive audience with a male-lead roster and full EN, JP, and CN localization from launch.

Last verified Jul 1, 2026

A character-driven RPG where motorbike-riding heroines battle 'Hysteria' born from negative emotions across the city of Terminus.

Last verified Jun 1, 2026

Ragnarok: Rebirth Global brings the legendary Rune-Midgarts setting into full 3D for the Americas, running on a casual idle engine that keeps your characters grinding even when you log off. Six original classes return with modernized skill trees and free job-switching, feeding into a player-driven open economy lifted straight from the franchise roots. The title has already topped free-game charts in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, and Southeast Asia before its Western debut.

Last verified Jul 2, 2026

Aether Dawn is a cyberpunk-fantasy action RPG from Singapore-based Jin Universe Studios that fuses third-person hack-and-slash combat with roguelite dungeon-crawling loops in an original anime-styled universe. The studio is led by veterans who shipped Arknights, Wuthering Waves, and Genshin Impact, and the project is backed by BITKRAFT Ventures and Arbitrum Gaming Ventures. Announced in June 2026, no release window or playable build has been disclosed yet.

Last verified Jul 1, 2026

A mobile turn-based RPG set in the Suikoden universe, leaning on the series' large recruitable cast.

Last verified Jun 1, 2026

An anime real-time strategy RPG where your party auto-attacks and you decide the timing of their skills to turn the fight.

Last verified Jun 1, 2026

A turn-based strategic RPG fusing ancient Eastern fantasy with poetic, manhua-inspired art; already live in SEA via VNG, global still unannounced.

Last verified Jun 1, 2026

Project 2/3 Utopia is an independently developed anime-style open-world ARPG from Diversity Game Studio, built on Unreal Engine 5, where players traverse time and space with a guide named Theseus by flipping between fully realized 2D and 3D worlds. The core hook is dimensional switching layered over Gravity Rush-inspired traversal and environmental puzzle-solving across multiple historical eras. No publisher has been confirmed and no release window is set, but the seven-minute gameplay showcase generated strong community buzz from its visual ambition alone.

Last verified Jul 1, 2026