Leading mobile game developers have initiated numerous soft launches worldwide, allowing regional audiences to test new titles before wider releases. This strategy is currently witnessing increased activity and diversity in markets and platforms.
Regional Rollouts by Top Developers
Electronic Arts has launched EA SPORTS FC TACTICAL in Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, among others. EA SPORTS NBA LIVE MOBILE is now in beta on Android in Japan, the Philippines, and Turkey.
FunPlus's DARK SHOT SURVIVAL is undergoing a soft launch on Android in key regions like Australia, Canada, and the US, while ZOMBIE BLITZ: SURVIVAL is being tested in various countries, including France and Germany.
Garena's placeholder game FREE CITY has transitioned from Argentina to the Philippines and other areas. Concurrently, a Need For Speed title is operational in Taiwan and Oman.
Major Platforms and Titles
Level Infinite by Tencent introduced POOL CITY – 8 BALL on Google Play in Australia and Canada, and on iOS in Indonesia.
Miniclip and Sybo have launched COLOURING BOOK: PAINT BY NUMBER in India and several other titles like SUBWAY SURFERS CITY across Europe and Asia.
Supercell has initiated soft launches for PROJECT RISE and MATCH CLASH: 3 PUZZLE GAME on Android within the US.
Strategy and Future Expansion
Ubisoft's RAINBOW SIX MOBILE has expanded to parts of Latin America, including Argentina and Mexico. Future broader releases are anticipated in these markets.
The soft launch strategy enables developers to gauge market response and optimize user experience before introducing their games globally.
