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Viking Rise Celebrates Its Third Anniversary With Music, Rewards, And A Massive IRL PrizeThe Norse strategy game Viking Rise is celebrating its third anniversary with in-game events, a new theme song, and a recap video. Developer IGG is offering players rewards for participating in anniversary site events, including a chance to win a trip to the Viking Rise World Championship in Singapore. Returning players can also earn rewards by inviting friends back to the game.
LINE Games Soft-Launches ‘Genesis War’ in Canada, Australia, and IndonesiaLINE Games has soft-launched its character-collecting RPG, Genesis War, in Canada, Australia, and Indonesia. Developed by Meerkat Games, the title is based on the Korean IP 'The War of Genesis' and features turn-based combat and a deep storyline. Players in the soft launch regions can access the first 26 chapters and various in-game content via the Google Play Store and Apple App Store, while pre-registration remains open globally.- Chill with You: Lo-Fi Story is Out Now on App Store and Google Play!Nestopi Inc. has announced that its lo-fi productivity game, Chill with You: Lo-Fi Story, is now available on the App Store and Google Play. The game, which features ambient sounds and lo-fi music to aid concentration, is also available on Steam. A 20% discount is being offered for the Full Version Upgrade on mobile for a limited time.
The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin Ranks #1 on PlayStation’s F2P Charts for March 2026Netmarble's anime open-world RPG, The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin, ranked first on the PlayStation Store's free-to-play charts for March 2026 across major regions including the US, Canada, EU, and Asia. The game also performed well on PC via Steam, reaching the global Top Sellers chart, and is available on mobile platforms.- Brown Dust 2 Brings Back Senran Kagura Collab With Ikaruga and Returning Shinobi Because Someone's GottaNeowiz has launched a returning collaboration event for the mobile RPG Brown Dust 2, featuring characters from Senran Kagura. The event introduces Ikaruga as a new playable character and brings back Yumi, Yozakura, Hikage, and Yomi. This rerun of the crossover event offers new and returning cosmetics tied to the guest characters, with Yomi's 'Gentle Destroyer' costume available for free.
- THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS: ORIGIN SCORES NO. 1 GLOBAL RANKING ON PLAYSTATION® STORE FREE-TO-PLAY CHARTSNetmarble announced that its open-world RPG, The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin, ranked No. 1 on the PlayStation Store free-to-play charts for March 2026 across major regions. The game also performed well on Steam. A new update introduced an original hero, Daisy, and various gameplay improvements.
Annulus Launches on PC and Mobile, Bringing a Bold New Take on Tactical RPG Combat | Invision Game CommunityThe tactical RPG Annulus has launched on PC via Steam, and mobile platforms including the App Store and Google Play. The game features a unique battlefield system that moves away from traditional grids, rewarding strategic positioning and adaptability. Annulus is available as a free-to-play title with cross-platform support.- Art-Driven Tactical RPG Annulus is Out Now The tactical RPG Annulus, developed by NIRVANA, is now available for free on PC via Steam, and on mobile via the App Store and Google Play. The game features a unique art-driven dark fantasy aesthetic, innovative battlefield design, and deep strategic gameplay with accessible controls. Annulus boasts over 1.5 million pre-registrations worldwide and aims to redefine the strategy RPG genre.
LINE Games Announces Global Launch of Mobile Idle RPG Animal Busters!LINE Games has launched the mobile idle RPG Animal Busters, developed by Super Awesome, on Google Play and the App Store. The game features over 60 collectible animal characters, offline progression, and various gameplay modes including dungeons and PvP. To celebrate the global launch, new players will receive numerous in-game rewards, including Gacha Tickets and Rubies.
WARNER BROS. GAMES ANNOUNCES GAME OF THRONES: DRAGONFIREWarner Bros. Games and HBO have announced Game of Thrones: Dragonfire, a new free-to-play mobile strategy game inspired by "House of the Dragon." Players can pre-register now on the App Store and Google Play to receive exclusive in-game rewards at launch. The game features tactical battles, dragon raising, and a new narrative set in Westeros.- Ruby Thursday and Doctor Bong Coming to Marvel Contest of ChampionsKabam's Marvel Contest of Champions is adding two new villains, Ruby Thursday and Doctor Bong, in April. Ruby Thursday will be available on April 9, while Doctor Bong can be obtained on April 23 or through a Double Track event starting April 8. The game is available on PC via Steam, and mobile devices through the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
Sea of Stars Is Coming To Mobile | Console CreaturesSabotage Studio announced that Sea of Stars will be released on mobile platforms, including Google Play and the App Store, on April 7. The mobile version will feature revamped touchscreen controls, MFi controller support, cloud saves, and an exclusive UI. Pre-registration is available now for a discounted price of $8.99.- Explore beautiful cities and uncover delightful secrets in the cozy adventure ‘Hidden around the World’, launching April 6th!Ogre Pixel announced that their new cozy hidden-object adventure game, Hidden around the World, will launch on April 6th for Nintendo Switch, PC, Apple App Store, and Google Play. Players will explore hand-drawn cities, find hidden objects, and recreate snapshots, with a unique Sandbox Mode allowing players to build and share their own levels.
Title for New "My Hero Academia" Anime Series Game App Confirmed as "My Hero Academia UNITED SURVIVAL"! Key Visual and Teaser Trailer ReleasedKLab Inc. and gumi Inc. have announced "My Hero Academia UNITED SURVIVAL," a new mobile game based on the popular anime series, scheduled for a worldwide release in 2026 for iOS, Android, and Windows. The announcement includes the release of the game's key visual, created by animation studio Bones Film, and a debut teaser trailer.- Avatar Legends: Realms Collide Celebrating One Year AnniversaryAvatar Legends: Realms Collide, a 4X strategy game from Tilting Point and AN Games, is celebrating its one-year anniversary with a major update. The update introduces new characters Ozai and Opal, a limited-time 'Traces of Memory' event with cosmetic rewards, and a new 'The Secret Tunnel' mini-game. The game is available on Google Play Store, Apple App Store, and PC.
"Fortnite's cultural moment is starting to fade," games analyst says amid mass layoffs, and its downturn is part of the "erosion of American leadership" in video gamesFortnite is experiencing a significant downturn in engagement, contributing to recent layoffs at Epic Games. Industry analyst Joost van Dreunen suggests this decline reflects a broader erosion of American cultural dominance in the video game industry, exacerbated by platform holders capturing disproportionate revenue compared to content creators.- MLB Perfect Inning 26 Major Update ReleasedCom2uS has released a major update for their baseball simulation game, MLB Perfect Inning 26, in celebration of the 2026 season. The update includes the latest Major League Baseball schedule, updated rosters for all 30 teams, and new "City Connect" uniforms. The game is available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
- Fugglers: Reckless Runner app is sprinting onto phones this monthThe mobile game Fugglers: Reckless Runner is set to launch on April 1st, 2026, for £1.99 on the App Store and Google Play. Developed in partnership with Blue Zoo Digital, this marks the first mobile game for the Fuggler franchise, featuring ad-free gameplay, collectible characters, and power-ups.
- KartRider Rush+ (KRR+) Season 38 “The Scenic Drive” Update LiveNEXON has launched Season 38, "The Scenic Drive," for its mobile racing game KartRider Rush+. This update introduces new tracks like Giant Oil Refinery and Styx Express, seven new karts including Airy Cotton and Lapis Solid, and a "Farmland Upgrade" feature. The game is available for free on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
- FATE: Reawakened Reveals New ‘Prometheus’ DLC, Bringing New Dungeons, New Monsters, and MorePublisher gamigo and developer Tableflip have announced a new DLC for FATE: Reawakened titled 'Prometheus'. Inspired by Greek mythology, the DLC will introduce new pets, two dungeons, new monsters, and a new town. FATE: Reawakened, a definitive edition of the original four FATE games, is available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and mobile platforms.