New games digest: Archero 2, Wooga’s next launch, Football Manager, Persona, Monopoly World and more

Here every Friday you’ll find big games gone global, fresh soft launches, the latest release dates and everything in between.

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Archero 2 (Habby)

PocketGamer reports that hybridcasual specialist Habby has quietly launched a follow-up to its first hit game, the bow combat roguelike Archero. There’s no official word on a release date, but it currently appears to be downloadable on iOS in Canada.

Claire’s Chronicles: Solitaire (Wooga)

Blending solitaire and home renovation gameplay with a mystery story, the latest title from the June’s Journey maker has soft-launched on Google Play in India, according to Appmagic.

Football Manager 25 Mobile (Sega)

For the second year running, Netflix will be the exclusive home of Football Manager Mobile. Launching alongside the PC and console versions of FM25 on November 26, it’s the first entry in the series to feature women’s football. Save data from FM24 Mobile will automatically carry over to the new game at release.

Persona 5: The Phantom X (Perfect World)

As spotted by PocketGamer, Perfect World has opened registrations for a Japanese beta test for Persona spin-off The Phantom X. The playtest will take place this month on Android, iOS and PC. The game launched in China, Taiwan and South Korea in April, and IP owner Sega has said it’s considering a global release.

Monopoly World (Reality Games)

A new location-based title inspired by the popular board game Monopoly is incoming. Monopoly World is the latest title from Reality Games, which also created location-based property management games Landlord Go and Landlord Tycoon.

Touchgrind X (Illusion Labs)

Mountain biking game Touchgrind X is now available worldwide for iOS and Android.

Smash Hit+ (Mediocre)

Following 280m downloads across all mobile platforms, the futuristic obstacle smashing game is now available on Apple Arcade.

NBA 2K25 Arcade Edition (2K)

The latest entry in 2K’s basketball series, which is one Apple’s most high-profile Arcade franchises, will be released on October 3.

Punko.io (Agonalea Games)

This zombie survival tower defence game is out now for iOS and Android.

Darkwing Storm War (Level Infinite)

This fantasy real-time strategy game has soft-launched on Google Play in the Philippines, according to Appmagic.

Songs of Conquest (Coffee Stain)

Developer Lavapotion has provided a fresh look at Songs of Conquest. The turn-based strategy adventure game was recently released for PC and Mac, and it’s coming to mobile in 2025.

Dunk City Dynasty (NetEase)

The first trailer for 3v3 street basketball game Dunk City Dynasty has been released. Pre-registration is open ahead of its Android and iOS release in 2025.

Dungeon Clawler (Stray Fawn)

Dungeon Clawler, which mixes deckbuilding with roguelike mechanics and a claw machine, is coming to mobile. There’s no word on a release date yet, but players can now register for a beta test on iOS and Android, and the Steam version is due in 2024.

Gordian Quest (Mixed Realms)

Following its PC release in 2022, this Ultima-inspired deckbuilding RPG will launch on iOS and Android this winter.

Blasphemous (The Game Kitchen)

Five years after its PC and console release, this action-platformer is now available to pre-order on iOS ($7.99) and pre-register on Android. Listed for release on February 24, 2025, it includes the base game and all DLC.