Best upcoming mobile games in 2023

Riot Games has confirmed that their incredibly popular FPS will be making its way over to mobile devices. Over 14 million players are enjoying the game on PC on a daily basis, so the demand for VALORANT Mobile was always going to be huge.

If you're – somehow – unfamiliar with the game, it is a 5v5 multiplayer FPS shooter set in the near future. Players can select from a roster of Agents, each of which possesses unique skills and abilities alongside numerous guns such as SMGs, shotguns and assault rifles, among others. There are several game modes to choose from, though the most popular mode uses the traditional attack and defend formula.

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Racing Master is a racing game developed by NetEase and Codemasters that promises to give players the most immersive racing experience Android can offer. Built on a groundbreaking physics engine, the game includes hundreds of fully licensed luxury cars, extensive customization, and stunning racetracks such as Yas Marina, Sicily, and Barcelona.

Being a racing simulator, Racing Masters has excellent graphics and many game modes that will give you realistic gameplay without requiring a thorough study of how to use the controls.

This racing game was announced last year and is currently undergoing all kinds of testing. According to NetEase, it will be released later this year.

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An action RPG set in a post-apocalyptic world, Zenless Zone Zero is yet another HoYoverse creation, coming from none other than the creators of Honkai Impact 3rd and Genshin Impact. With the immense success seen in those, we can only expect everything from the characters, down to the plot to be extremely well-done and immersive.

Zenless Zone Zero has a futuristic approach, but stays true to the visuals we've met in Genshin Impact and Honkai, and elevates them to a whole other level. At the moment we don't have much information about its official release date, but we can only hope it's right around the corner because with such a promising trailer, we can see the game being a massive success.

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Whilst this list is predominately comprised of upcoming multiplayer mobile games, there are a few singleplayer options to look forward to, including Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis. Square Enix has always respected mobile as a platform, and their latest announcement is an exciting prospect for fans of the Final Fantasy franchise.

Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis is a role-playing game that will receive monthly, episodic instalments. It will retell the stories from a plethora of Final Fantasy games, including Advent Children, Before Crisis, Crisis Core and Dirge of Cerberus. Players can also tackle the story in whichever order they prefer.

Read more info about the Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis release date.

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It's getting chilly in the middle of the year, and that may be due to the upcoming Snowbreak: Containment Zone. Luckily, this action-packed 3D shooter will give you the chance to heat things up with a lot of firepower. The future is bleak and cold thanks to the rise of destructive beings known as Titans. Despite this, humankind has risen to the challenge with the help of members endowed with godlike energy. As you lead these Manifestations, you'll take up a variety of firearms in squads assembled to take down the Titans. Skilful shooting and damage output is a big part of success, but you won't get far without a strategy and supporting your teammates. You could get a chance to break the ice with Snowbreak!

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A massive title to hit the upcoming mobile games list, CoD: Project Aurora (a.k.a. Warzone) is one of the most anticipated AAA mobile experiences of 2023. At the moment we don't know much about the game, other than the fact that it WILL come to mobile, and it will be epic. At the moment, the game is still in the Alpha testing period, so we're eagerly awaiting more information.

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Back in 2019, Grinding Gear Games announced that they were working on a mobile version of their popular dungeon-crawling RPG, Path of Exile. Unlike most of the entries on this list, Path of Exile Mobile isn't 100 per cent confirmed since the developer has previously stated that they won't release the game if it's not an enjoyable experience.

But that doesn't mean we can't get excited about the concept. Carrying such a sizeable game around in our pockets is a tantalising prospect, no doubt. Much like Diablo Immortal, there will likely be several character classes to choose from, such as Marauder, Duelist, Ranger, Shadow, Witch, Templar and Scion, though none of this is confirmed just yet.

You can read all we know so far, including the Path of Exile Mobile release date in case you are interested in all of the info we have so far.

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Many, and I mean MANY people were eager to learn what the buzz was with Warcraft mobile, and for good reason. Turns out, Warcraft Arclight Rumble is an upcoming mobile strategic experience where players can collect and play with some of their favourite classes from the game and deploy them to defend towers and bases.

We've got the complete FAQs covered though, so make sure to check out our Warcraft Mobile - release date and everything you need to know about this upcoming TD Warcraft game!

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One of the most anticipated mobile games of 2023 (alongside Kimetsu no Yaiba / Demon Slayer), Jujutsu Kaisen: Phantom Parade is an outstanding turn-based RPG with amazing graphics, unique animations and dialogues, and never-before-seen scenes. Fans of the anime or manga should definitely keep an eye out for this one - I know for sure I will!

At the moment we don't have a lot of information, but we do know for sure that we'll get to see the beloved main characters Yuji, Megumi, Kugisaki Nobara, and of course the one that cannot be missing, Gojo Satoru. Ah, and Nanami Kento.

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Many of you are already familiar with the cookie games from Devsisters - an adorable endless runner or a delicious kingdom builder/RPG. Both of them have fascinated us with their gameplay and incredibly feisty cookies, but the next big player is already in the making. Cookie Run: OvenSmash is the developers' next project, and it looks like it's going to play by the meta - a MOBA.

OvenSmash looks like the first 3D game with actually rendered cookies (which look as delicious as we might expect them to be, looking at you Pistachio Cookie) and while the title is not final yet, it is all we need to spike our interest. While we wait for this tasty new smashing title to release, you can check out some of our other Cookie Run picks! We've got a list of all the latest Cookie Run: Kingdom codes, as well as all the latest Cookie Run: OvenBreak codes! And if that's not enough, you can also stay up-to-date with the best cookies in Kingdom.

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Another up-and-coming mobile FPS experience, Rainbow Six Mobile is the long-awaited mobile game that follows the successful Rainbow Six franchise. It's got amazing graphics, tons of events, and more than enough exciting action to keep players engaged - similar to the PC and console games.

Make sure to check our Rainbow Six Mobile release date article, where we cover some of the hottest topics about the game, as well as our R6M operators if you're eager to learn which one of the famous operators will be available in the game at release.

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Anime has always been popular and continues to become more so with shows about grand adventures, explosive fight scenes, and incredible visuals. Black Clover is a relative newcomer to the stage, about two brothers fighting for the title of Wizard King. With such a premise, it wasn't long before a game went into the works, the upcoming Black Clover M. You'll find yourself leading a number of characters from the Black Clover universe with its distinct art style converted to 3D when you aren't running around in a large overworld, you're engaged in exciting battles with beasts and opponents. You'll be able to use a combination of magical and physical skills among all the characters you meet to claim your rightful title!

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Lightspeed and Quantum Studios are the creators of Garena Undawn, a new open-world zombie game in which you fight for your life and the survival of humanity in a zombie apocalypse. The game is designed for co-op and includes PvP (player versus player) and PvE (player versus computer opponent) modes, which makes it interesting for a wide range of players.

In addition to the fights, you will have to deal with the construction of a shelter to protect against zombies and the exchange of resources with friends. The game also features character customization.

Undawn is currently available for pre-registration and will release later this year.

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The classic fantasy theme is never going to go out of style with movies and games using it pulling in tons of numbers. However, the challenge becomes introducing it in a way that feels fresh or at the least interesting. This is the reason why we're closely watching Watcher of Realms. This 3D fantasy RPG has you controlling a huge cast of characters of creatures as you fight to take control of the realms. What makes things interesting is that your missions can take multiple forms. You've got the classic party-based battles, but also timed assaults and a form of tower defense gameplay. There are units suited for each type of conflict and you just need to figure out which ones go where. The realms will be watching your every move so make them count.

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Minion Masters is an RPG, MOBA, and card game developed by BetaDwarf. The game has a variety of masters with different abilities, as well as tons of creatures and spells to get in your collection. Use your minions to destroy the enemy master!

It is important to learn the abilities of your masters to use them at their full potential and build a game around their abilities. Each Master is unique and suited to a particular play style. Only the most determined players will be able to achieve perfection and unleash the full potential of their master!

Also, make sure to check our top of best collectible card games to find a cool card game that is already out!

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We've had Punishing: Gray Raven (which already got released), we've got SLIME - ISEKAI Memories and we've got Dislyte - all these titles got something in common with takt op., and that is they are all beautiful and they're hella fun RPGs.

Similar to the other titles, takt op. comes with a unique approach. It's a collab between DeNA and Bandai Namco, and it's based on the anime with the same name. Never heard of it? That's because it's somewhat of a mixed-media project that will probably appeal to many players and fans of the genre.

According to the official statements, "takt op. is a "classical music-themed x bishojo RPG". So far all we know is that it looks out of this world. And we're so excited to get our hands on it!

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No one ever expected "cute" and "awesome" to go together, but the hero from Tailed Demon Slayer caught us all by surprise. It looks like their work is not done because the cat-like hero with the big tail is returning in Tailed Demon Slayer: RISE. The sharp 2D graphic style is back with all the colours and animations it can muster but with way more enemies on the field. As the Tailed Demon Slayer, your job is to slay demons. But, some say that a worker is only as good as their tools, and you'll have a lot of choices. Whether you pick a large sword or a heavy machine gun, the slayer will take on the appropriate form as you guide them around the field to clear it of enemies. Unleash hell on those demons, you slayer!

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This is yet another game that promises a lot, but we don't see much just yet. It's still in fairly early stages, but so far this ARPG hack'n'slash looks like a game worth adding to your list.

You are in control of a character called Loretta, who has an alien parasite inside. Because of that, she's able to harness a lot of power and use it in order to discover what actually happened with the world she lives in. It's a game with beautiful renditions and visuals, and when it comes to the gameplay, you can probably expect some side-scrolling platformer-like action. So far so good - check out the trailer below!

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The next fantastic upcoming mobile game on the list is Harry Potter: Magic Awakened. Have you ever dreamed about becoming a Hogwarts student? If so, your dream came true because, in this game, you will have to create your character and become a freshman at this incredible university.

It is a role-playing and collectible card game at the same time. In fact, you will have to collect cards and compete with other students. Developers promise to add to the game the majority of beloved spells from the movies, however, they also will create something new specifically for the game.

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While we're not sure yet about the actual release date, we do know about Demon Slayer: Battle Royale that it's going to be absolutely fantastic. From graphics and animations that match the ones in the manga (and anime), this game looks like a battle royale similar to Onmyoji: Arena (after all, we did get the characters in there as limited event characters).

The information we have right now is from the Japanese site, so we can't tell for certain if anything will change or stay the same when a Global one rolls around. Until then though, we'll leave you with the trailer below!

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Propnight is a game about survivors and hunters competing against each other on a variety of maps. Teenagers disappear in a small town. You need to either find out the reason for this or further aggravate the situation. Four survivors and one killer are involved in the fight. Survivors can transform into various items placed throughout the level. Thus, it will be possible to hide from the killer.

Killers are also very interesting to play, thanks to the uniqueness of each of them. The game is a port of the PC version. It is recommended to play it with friends to get the most out of the process.

Propnight Mobile is currently in development with a release date set for 2023.

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