Recap #221: Mobile games news of the week

In recap #221, we take a look at the week's must-have mobile games releases, mobile news and pre-registrations/test phases not to be missed.

Sit back and relax as we round up all the week's mobile games news! On the agenda: the release of Stella Sora and Hitman Absolution, the announcement of a new Final Fantasy on mobile and a whole host of other news to share with you.

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Mobile games releases of the week

This week has been rich in release announcements, with many games now available on the stores:

• Stella Sora is available on Play Store and App Store. The enchanting cross-platform title presents its episodic story set in the world of Nova. If you like hack n slash and engaging characters, you're in for a treat.
• Ricochet Squad, which we told you about back in 2023, launches worldwide this week on Play Store and App Store. With 6 heroes and just 1 map available, this free shooter has a 3v3 mode with Overwatch-style point control.
• Hitman Absolution is finally available on Play Store and App Store, for $12. This port turns you into Agent 47 on the hunt for corrupt officials and raving lunatics, in a very different vibe to the more classic Hitman games.
• WWE 2K25 is available on the Play Store via Netflix subscription, and is currently only available in the Philippines and Singapore.

We continue with the demo of the next Rusty Lake, Servant of the Lake, which has just been released on Steam, but the game will be coming to mobile! Roterra 6, the puzzle game, is available for $5 on Play Store and App Store. And finally, Samorost 3 is the free game from the Epic Game Store.

Pre-registrations, announcements, updates and testing phases

Here's a selection of the pre-registrations and beta releases that made their mark this week on Android and iOS.

• BLEACH Soul Resonance will be released on mobile on 21 November. This RPG has just started its test phase and sends you into the iconic world of the anime with sword fighting and cult characters. Pre-register now on Play Store and App Store!
• Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy announced for mobile in 2026. This 3v3 gacha set in a modern version of Tokyo pits two composites of characters against each other in 4 possible roles, from range to melee or even support to dominate the battle.
• Last Day GO: Run & Survive is in early access on Play Store, in Spain and Mexico. Explore a world populated by zombies, kill the brain-eaters, gather resources and set off on an adventure.
• Dead Account: Two Blue Flames is announced by Smilegate. Collect the official characters from the licence and build up your team of fighters in this title from the creators of Seven Knights.

We continue with Dice of Kalma, the deckbuilding roguelite, which is now open for pre-registration on Play Store and App Store. Spin Rhythm XD is now available as a Crunchyroll subscription on Play Store and App Store, while Gaucho and the Grassland has just been announced with no scheduled release date.

Vampirio: Defend and Survive is in soft launch on Play Store and App Store in the US, the Philippines, Canada, Taiwan and Poland. Control Ultimate Edition, Remedy's famous game, is coming to the Apple Arcade in early 2026. Picto, the game that uses your smartphone's camera, is offering a free demo on Play Store and App Store.

Maple Story: Idle RPG is launching pre-registrations on Play Store and App Store. And Facebook Miscrits is making a comeback with an App Store release. We now know the release date for Sword of Justice, on 7 November on Play Store.

Other news and events from the mobile games industry

The mobile JV industry has more news in store for you this week:

• PUBG Mobile x Dying Light: The Beast is the latest collab to be released. Enjoy content packed with zombies and explosions until 4 November. The horrific creatures of Dying Light the Beast, from Biter's band to the vengeful Viral, are coming to Erangel and Livik.
• Candy Crush publishes its official recipe book. Watch out for liver failure and cavities!

See you next week for a recap of mobile games news!