Uma Musume: Pretty Derby
News, coverage and analysis tracking Uma Musume: Pretty Derby across the outlets.
Saudi Arabia-owned Scopely continues its mobile investment spree with Umamusame: Pretty Derby director's new company Studio AuKnowMobile gaming giant Scopely has made a strategic investment into Studio AuKnow, a new company founded by the former director of the popular mobile game Umamusume: Pretty Derby. This investment is part of Scopely's ongoing commitment to the Japanese market and broader Saudi Arabian efforts to invest in the growing mobile gaming sector.
The cozy game launches of July are absolutely stacked with cats, even more than usualJuly is set to launch over 30 new cozy games on PC, with a notable abundance of titles featuring cats in various genres like puzzles, strategy, and shop simulations. Featured games include "A Simpler World" for crafting, "High Times" a cafe dating sim, "Bookbinding" a dark crafting sim, "Moonlight Peaks" a vampire farming sim, and "Wabisabi SushiDerby" a sushi training sim.
Steam is getting a jockey simulator next month that reimagines umamusume as normal horsesBlue Bullet is releasing Full Stride, a jockey racing simulator on Steam on July 16, 2026. The game reimagines the horse girl concept from Umamusume: Pretty Derby, which was released on Steam by Cygames on June 24, 2025, as featuring normal horses. Players will manage racing styles, stamina, and other factors to achieve victory.
Mead Based on Umamusume Tokai Teio Being MadeTentaka Shuzo will release a mead inspired by Tokai Teio from Umamusume: Pretty Derby and her favorite honey drink. The "Tokei Teio Hachimi Wine" will be available for purchase online starting June 23, 2026, for 4900 JPY and contains 6% alcohol. Umamusume: Pretty Derby is available on mobile devices and Windows PC.
Sweep Tosho Kicks Off Umamusume June 2026 Banner ScheduleCygames has revealed the June 2026 banner schedule for Umamusume: Pretty Derby, featuring new trainee characters Sweep Tosho and Air Shakur. The schedule includes banners for SSR Support Cards like Taiki Shuttle and El Condor Pasa, as well as reruns for Narita Brian and Seiun Sky. The month will also host events such as Fuji Kiseki's Showtime, Legend Races, a story event, and the Champions Meeting Cancer Cup.
Umamusume Champions Meetings Changes Coming in MayCygames will implement changes to the Champions Meeting PVP events in the global version of Umamusume: Pretty Derby starting May 31, 2026, with the Gemini Cup being the first to feature adjustments to character Career Ranks, increased rewards, and title updates. Gacha banners will update on April 30, 2026, introducing the three-star Umamusume Trainee Ines Fujin and new Support Cards. The Taurus Cup next month will see the Open League accepting characters with Career Rank A+ or lower, alongside reward increases and easier title acquisition.
Umamusume Agnes Tachyon and Manhattan Cafe Nendoroid Figures RereleasedGood Smile Company and Cygames have announced the rerelease of Nendoroid figures for Agnes Tachyon and Manhattan Cafe from Umamusume: Pretty Derby. These figures, originally released in 2024, are expected to launch in September 2026 in Japan and Q1 2027 in North America. The rereleases are identical to the originals and include character-specific accessories.
Umamusume Smart Falcon Top Umadol Project Goals ReducedCygames has reduced the Community Fan Total goals for the Umamusume Smart Falcon All Together: Top Umadol Project event in the global version of the game. This change ensures players will receive exclusive Support Cards and tickets for new trainees and SSR cards, which were previously unattainable due to high fan requirements. The rewards will be distributed on April 9, 2026 UTC.
Never doubt the commitment of horse-girl fans: Umamusume cosplayers are having actual races at tracks around the worldFans of the anime racing game Umamusume: Pretty Derby are organizing and participating in real-world races at various global tracks while in cosplay. These events, organized by fan groups and sometimes in partnership with racecourses, allow participants to compete for the love of the game and their favorite characters, showcasing a unique level of dedication beyond typical convention meetups.
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Umamusume Trackblazer Career Scenario, Kitasan Black Trainee Arrive This WeekCygames has announced two major updates for Umamusume: Pretty Derby, including the "Trackblazer: Star of the Climax" Career scenario and a new banner featuring Kitasan Black and Matikanetannhauser trainees. Both updates are scheduled to launch on March 12, 2026, for PC and mobile devices. The "Trackblazer" scenario focuses on race grades and points for stat influence, while the new banner introduces characters optimized for Medium and Long races on Turf.
The Game Awards 2025 - All Winners and Announcements - NintendoFuseThe Game Awards 2025, hosted by Geoff Keighley, celebrated the best of video games with numerous awards and announcements. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was a major winner, taking home Game of the Year and several other accolades. The event also featured trailers and reveals for upcoming titles like Grand Theft Auto VI, Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred, and Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic.
All Uma Musume: Pretty Derby Conditions and How to Treat ThemThis guide details the various positive and negative conditions that can affect a player's Trainee in Uma Musume: Pretty Derby's Career Mode. It explains the effects of each condition, how they are acquired, and the methods for removing negative status effects to ensure optimal training.- All Uma Musume: Pretty Derby Conditions and How to Treat ThemThis guide details the various conditions that can affect a Trainee in Uma Musume: Pretty Derby's Career Mode. These conditions can result in positive or negative status effects that impact gameplay.
- All Upcoming Uma Characters and Info in Uma Musume Pretty DerbyThis guide provides information on ten upcoming Uma characters expected in Uma Musume Pretty Derby, detailing their stats and race performance attributes. Players can use this information to decide which characters to save for in future updates.
- Best Uma Musume: Pretty Derby Training GuideThis guide for Uma Musume: Pretty Derby focuses on optimizing training to win the URA Finale. It emphasizes prioritizing friendship gauges with support characters early on, followed by stat prioritization with Speed, Power, and Stamina being key. The guide also advises choosing energy restoration during events and selecting appropriate skills that match the racer's style.
- All Uma Musume: Pretty Derby Stats ExplainedThis guide explains the five core stats in Uma Musume: Pretty Derby: Speed, Stamina, Power, Guts, and Wits. Each stat influences different aspects of a racer's performance, from maximum running speed and acceleration to endurance and skill activation rates. Balancing these stats is crucial for creating a consistent and successful racer, with specific stat priorities recommended for sprinters, mid-distance, and long-distance racers.
- Uma Musume: Pretty Derby: How To Get A-Rank TraineesThis guide for Uma Musume: Pretty Derby explains how to achieve A-rank trainees by prioritizing friendship with support characters for stat bonuses and leveling up support cards. It also advises on efficient energy management, suggesting resting only when training failure rates are high, and details how trainee attributes and skills contribute to the 10,000-point A-rank threshold.
- Best Starter to Pick with Free SSR Ticket in Uma Musume: Pretty DerbyThis guide for Uma Musume: Pretty Derby helps players decide which starter horse girl to pick with the free SSR ticket. While support cards are more impactful, Oguri Cap is recommended for her versatility across race types and strategies, with Taiki Shuttle and Maruzensky also being strong options.