2023 was a big year for mobile gamers, we saw the release of Honkai Star Rail, Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis, and Monster Hunter Now, but what are our most anticipated new mobile games coming in 2024? 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.
If you’re looking for something to play right now, I recommend you look at our lists of the Switch games of the year and mobile games of the year for 2023. Or if you’re after a specific genre, we can help you out with the best mobile RPGs, farm games, and even geography games.
Here are the biggest new mobile games coming in 2024:
Persona 5: The Phantom X
Persona is one of my favorite videogame series of all time and I can’t wait to have it on my mobile device. We may not know the Persona 5: The Phantom X release date just yet, but from the gameplay showcases we’ve seen from the last beta, it looks to be an intriguing new spin-off. You can expect to see some familiar faces in this gacha game, as well as some new Persona 5: The Phantom X characters that seem to be just as unique as the original motley crew.
We look forward to taking part in some turn-based combat, raising social links with our pals, and maybe even spending too many hours fishing at the dock. We just hope the gacha mechanics aren’t too intrusive.
Project Mugen
I’m not sure if this is a hot take, but I think Project Mugen may be a contender for Hoyoverse’s biggest rival. I know that feels like blasphemy when the Pocket Tactics team are such loyal Hoyo fans, but the massive open world, vibrant colors, and cute Project Mugen characters have me hooked already and I’ve only seen two or three trailers so far.
We may not know the Project Mugen release date just yet, but we’re hoping for a global beta soon so that we can get a feel for the game ourselves and not just go by vibes. We can speculate that it won’t arrive in early 2024, but I hope I’m not being too optimistic with a late 2024 release window in mind.
The Seven Deadly Sins Origin
Despite only a passing interest in The Seven Deadly Sins anime, I’m really quite excited for this one. It’s rare a gameplay trailer properly hooks me, but in doing my usual bits for Pocket Tactics this year and keeping an eye out for upcoming mobile titles, I spotted the trailer above for this game. It’s just a few minutes long, but with minecart mayhem, some big demon-looking things kicking up a proper fuss in combat, and a gorgeous-looking game world, it certainly caught my attention.
I’m not the only one looking forward to this one, with a bunch of fans of the anime – who I like to call The Seven Deadly Sinners – waiting patiently since the developer Netmarble first teased this game back in 2022. While we still don’t have an exact The Seven Deadly Sins Origin release date just yet, I’m very excited to take on what looks almost like a fever-dream version of Monster Hunter crossed with Zelda: Breath of the Wild when this game finally arrives.
Communite
Jimjum Studios announced Communite during the Wholesome Snack presentation for The Game Awards 2023, it’s a free-to-play multiplayer city builder coming to mobile. Unlike other city-builder games that rely on currency and profit to drive progression, Communite breaks the mold by choosing the power of kindness as its driving force.
All of the characters and buildings are adorable to look at, the tile-based building system is intuitive, and I find myself genuinely motivated to spend my kindness helping others with their projects instead of focusing on my own little corner of the map. Communite is also designed with online communities and streamers in mind, with an application system for private servers so that you and your friends can all work together to build a happier world.
Assassin’s Creed Jade
Assassin’s Creed Jade is an upcoming entry in Ubisoft’s beloved franchise, coming exclusively to mobile devices. This game takes place in Ancient China during the Qin Dynasty, and we’re expecting to be able to explore a rich and enthralling world with a story that’s sure to keep you hooked until the very end.
There’s definitely going to be plenty of action and stealthy goodness to sink your teeth into, meaning you get a fully authentic AC experience in the palm of your hands when the Assassin’s Creed Jade release date finally lands. Take a look at our Assassin’s Creed Jade preview to see how it’s shaping up.
If you’re more of a Nintendo fan, then you can also take a look at our list of all the new Nintendo Switch games coming in 2024, there are some goodies to get excited about!