2024 was a big year for mobile gamers, we saw the release of Zenless Zone Zero, Wuthering Waves, and Infinity Nikki, but what are our most anticipated new mobile games coming in 2025? There are a lot of hype-inducing upcoming mobile games on the way, but we’ve managed to narrow it down to the most exciting ones.
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Here are the biggest new mobile games coming in 2025:
Ananta
Ananta, formerly known as Project Mugen, looks like a really interesting new gacha game with vehicles to drive, intense action combat, and some cute characters to roll for. We’ve seen a few games try to take Genshin Impact’s crown in recent years, and I think Ananta has a very good chance of converting Hoyoverse lovers into NetEase lovers.
As NetEase only recently revealed the game’s new title, it looks like it might be a ways off, but until then, make sure you check out our Ananta guide and list of all the Ananta characters we’ve seen so far.
Valorant Mobile
Riot Games has revealed that Valorant Mobile is definitely coming, and after a long period of silence, a closed beta took place in China towards the end of 2024. The feedback seemed positive, so we hope the rest of the world gets a chance to try it in 2025, in beta form, or with a full release.
If you want to learn more about the upcoming first-person tactical hero shooter, then you can take a look at our Valorant Mobile guide. Our sister site PCGamesN also has information on Valorant ranks, Valorant skins, and the best Valorant settings on PC.
Poppy Playtime Chapter 4
Poppy Playtime Chapter 4 is by far one of my most anticipated mobile games for 2025. The game is out now on Steam, but unfortunately, we don’t know the mobile release date just yet. The last chapter, Deep Sleep, has been living in my head rent-free for nearly a year, leaving me desperate to know what happens next. I need answers; I need to know that my precious Kissy Missy is okay, and if she isn’t, that has the potential to ruin my entire year. No pressure, Mob Entertainment.
Yarnaby also appears to be an engaging protagonist, offering a certain level of intrigue that I wasn’t expecting following CatNap. I thought Mob peaked with the Smiling Critter, but Yarnaby looks to be just as terrifying. Plus, there are the Poppy Playtime Nightmare Critters, all of which have darker personalities. One quite literally eats another toy during the first PPC4 trailer, and that’s a good indicator of how twisted things may get. I love horror games and welcome the terror of the factory.
Assassin’s Creed Jade
I’ve been quietly looking forward to Assassin’s Creed Jade for a while now, with the prospect of stealth gameplay in ancient China quite an exciting one. While I’ve enjoyed recent AC titles set in Egypt, Greece, and beyond, I’ve seen those locations in countless games, whereas China is a bit more unknown. One thing I do know for sure is that I’ll be pulling out some serious parkour moves across the Great Wall the first opportunity I get.
I have some doubts, mainly in terms of how invasive in-game microtransactions might be and how easy it is to maneuver a deadly assassin with touchscreen controls, but considering how long this game has spent in the pipeline, I’m hopeful it comes out polished, and without too many paywalls. Either way, I’m still looking forward to causing some chaos in the shadows as soon as the time comes. Watch out, Chinese warlords, I’m coming for you.
Neverness to Everness
We can’t wait for this unique gacha game that seems to merge the best aspects of games like Genshin Impact and GTA. From the gameplay footage we’ve seen so far, the game features cute anime waifus, fast cars you can drive around an open world, and properties you can purchase and customize.
We recommend you take a look at our Neverness to Everness guide to learn more about the upcoming title from Perfect World Games, or head over to the game’s official website to pre-register.
While Waiting
When Optillusion announced While Waiting during the Day of the Devs at Summer Game Fest, I was immediately on board. As someone with ADHD who hates waiting but also has a creative imagination, it seems like the perfect puzzle game for me. You can pass each level by simply waiting for the allotted time, but you’re encouraged to play around with your environment to discover secrets and hidden pockets of joy amongst the mundane.
In our While Waiting interview with Optillusion’s founder, Dong Zhou, he gave us some insight into the game’s wider narrative. He said, “It might make you cry. At least, it will make you feel emotional and think about the meaning of life. I don’t want to spoil things, but I am sure the ending will surprise you!” The game is out now on Steam, but unfortunately, we don’t know the mobile release date just yet.
Persona 5: The Phantom X
I love Persona 5. I will play any game with Persona 5 in the title. That includes the long-awaited mobile game Persona 5: The Phantom X, which brings in a new cast of characters, including an adorable owl friend, alongside our favorite Phantom Thieves.
Come on, Atlus, where is the global version? The Phantom X has been out in China for quite a while now and has recently had a Japanese beta, but there’s no sign of a worldwide release. Or is there? Allegedly, Sega just filed for a global website for the game… Hopefully, 2025 will be the year we actually get an English Persona 5: The Phantom X release date, and I can finally get back to LeBlanc for a cuppa.
Dark and Darker Mobile
This fantasy PvPvE game is a punishing extraction game with a fantastical Dungeons and Dragons twist, and I had the immense pleasure of doing a Dark and Darker Mobile preview at the Krafton headquarters this summer. Considering the South Korean developer is responsible for the hugely successful PUBG mobile port, I already knew I was in safe hands with DNDM, and after playtesting the game, I am itching to get back into the dungeons. Considering the number of variables that come with PvPvE titles, especially on mobile devices where controls can be quite limited, Dark and Darker Mobile was so much fun to play.
The mechanics are fluid and intuitive, and just enough changes were made by Krafton to make it feel like Dark and Darker should have always been on mobile without taking too much away from Ironmace’s original PC game. The game has recently soft-launched in the US and Canada, but we’re hoping for a global release soon.
The Division Resurgence
If there’s a game that absolutely needs to be on a list of ‘games with impeccable vibes’, the first entry into The Division would be there. Its rendition of New York City is a gorgeous modern-apocalyptic landscape of abandoned streets and a rising criminal underworld. With The Division: Resurgence taking the fight back to the streets of the Big Apple, I couldn’t be more excited to dive into Ubisoft’s mobile iteration of the series. From what the developer has shown us so far, Resurgence appears to retain that unique sense of lingering threat that these games pull off so well.
Whether that’s from entering the Dark Zone PVP arena or struggling to fend off powerful factions as ammunition dwindles, the thought of taking The Division with me on the go easily takes it to the top of my list of the most anticipated mobile games for 2025.
Fate Trigger: The Novita
If you like anime and games like Fortnite, then, boy do we have the title for you. Fate Trigger: The Novita is an anime-inspired hero-based tactical shooter from Tencent subsidiary Saroasis Studios. In this game, you get to drop onto an island to duke it out against your opponents all while playing as a cute anime waifu or husbando.
We don’t have a Fate Trigger: The Novita release date just yet, but the developer has confirmed you can expect the battle royale game to make its way to mobile, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC sometime in 2025. Check out our Fate Trigger: The Novita Tokyo Game Show preview for more.
Avatar: Realms Collide
Avatar: Realms Collide is a 4x (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate) mobile strategy game that features popular characters from ATLA, The Legend of Korra, and their comic book adaptations. You must collect and train a team of benders to go up against a dangerous cult of baddies.
If you’re curious to learn more, we have an Avatar: Realms Collide guide for you to check out. Then, you can head over to Google Play or the App Store to pre-register.
There you have it: all of the biggest new mobile games you can play soon. To keep the portable good times rolling, head over to our list of the best Nintendo Switch games and the biggest new Switch games coming soon.