Home News Japanese Mobile Gaming Phenomenon 'Uma Musuke' Debuts Globally

Japanese Mobile Gaming Phenomenon 'Uma Musuke' Debuts Globally

Author : Jason Feb 02,2025

Uma Musume: Pretty Derby, the wildly popular horse-girl racing simulator, is finally getting an English release! Cygames has made the exciting announcement, though a concrete release date remains elusive. Expect the game to launch on both iOS and Android, mirroring its availability in Japan.

This unique game takes place in a world where horse racing is dominated by young women who are reincarnated racehorses. Players collect these "horse girls" and compete in races based on their stats. The game's success is undeniable, boasting over $2 billion in global revenue and expanding into manga and anime.

While the premise is undeniably unusual, Uma Musume's global appeal proves that even the most unconventional concepts can resonate with players. The English release has been highly anticipated, and we'll provide updates as they become available.

For more mobile gaming options, check out our list of the best mobile games of 2024 (so far)! We've curated a diverse selection across various genres. Stay tuned for more news!

Latest Articles More

Tennis Manager 25's MY PLAYER Begins Android Pre-Orders

Rebound, the studio responsible for the successful Tennis Manager series, has launched a new mobile entry. This version, Tennis Manager 25 – My Player, introduces exclusive gameplay elements and is now available for pre-registration on Android.What d
Mar 08,2026
Star Wars: Hunters Publisher Closes Torchlight Studio

Zynga has officially closed Echtra Games, the studio responsible for Torchlight 3, which had spent the past four years developing an unrevealed cross-platform ARPG following its acquisition.IGN confirms the San Francisco-based studio will cease opera
Mar 08,2026
Mass Effect's Influence on Osiris Reborn

The Expanse: Osiris Reborn bears a striking resemblance to Mass Effect that many are dubbing it Mass Effect: The Expanse. From the premiere trailer and what's known of the gameplay, the comparison is easy to understand. In fairness to Owlcat Games, t
Mar 07,2026
Dune: Awakening Tops 1M Sales, Fastest in Funcom History

Dune: Awakening has surpassed 1 million copies sold within just two weeks.Developer Funcom announced today that following a stellar launch and a "very positive" user rating on Steam, over 1 million players have "awakened," making it Funcom's fastest-
Mar 05,2026
The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Makes The Best Gaming CPU Just a Little Bit Better

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is currently the top gaming processor on the market, but AMD is rolling out a mid-generation update at CES 2026 with the Ryzen 7 9850X3D. This new gaming processor is nearly identical to the existing 9800X3D, but features a si
Mar 04,2026
Tougen Anki: Crimson Inferno Previews at Tokyo Game Show 2025

Tougen Anki: Crimson Inferno will be featured at Tokyo Game Show 2025New trailer unveiledThis RPG immerses players in a dark fantasy world with engaging gameplayFollowing its initial announcement at Anime Japan 2025 in March, Tougen Anki: Crimson Inf
Mar 03,2026