Monster Hunter Outlanders, Boltgun Boom, Pixel Gun 2 Launch
Apple showed Monster Hunter Outlanders with exclusive iPhone 18 Pro effects, while Warhammer Boltgun Boom and Pixel Gun 2 get September and global release
Apple confirmed Monster Hunter Outlanders will launch later this year. The Timi and Capcom collaboration was featured during Apple's keynote to demonstrate exclusive visual effects for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models.
According to the source, the game was part of a shows of mobile gaming capabilities on new hardware. Azra Games' UnGodly and Hoyoverse's Zenless Zone Zero were also used in the demonstration.
Warhammer Boltgun Boom Arrives September 23
Nitro Games has set a September 23 release date for Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun Boom on iOS and Android. Pre-orders are currently open on the App Store, and pre-registration is live on Google Play.
Apple Arcade's October 1 Additions
Pusheen's Place, described as the first officially licensed Pusheen the Cat game, launches as an Apple Arcade exclusive on October 1. It is a cosy life simulation where players build a themed hangout and decorate rooms for characters like Pusheenicorn and Pancake Pusheen.
Apple confirmed several other titles joining its Arcade service on the same date.
| Game | Description |
|---|---|
| River City Survivors | A Vampire Survivors-like spin on the beat 'em up series. |
| Terraria+ | Existing mobile game coming to Arcade with IAPs/ads removed. |
| Touchgrind BMX 2+ | Existing mobile game coming to Arcade with IAPs/ads removed. |
| 4 Pics 1 Word+ | Existing mobile game coming to Arcade with IAPs/ads removed. |
Global and Upcoming Launches
Cubic Games has launched Pixel Gun 2 globally on iOS and Android. The developer states the series has surpassed 300 million downloads.
Pre-orders are open for the roguelite beat 'em up Absolum Guard Crush Games and Supamonks. It is slated to launch on November 5 at a price of $8.99.
Games in Early Testing
Several titles are in various stages of early testing, according to the source. Popcore's Dig Treasure, a casual hidden-object puzzle game, is reportedly in early testing on iOS. Rollic's puzzle game Paws Out, where players drag colour-matched cats, also appears to be in early iOS testing.
ArrowIt, a puzzle game published by Supersonic, has soft-launched on Android in Brazil, Israel and the Philippines. Triomatica Games has released Villain, a theatre-themed logic puzzler, on iOS and Android as the first chapter of a full game due in early 2027.
Studio Atelico has opened a closed beta for Bobium Brawlers, a turn-based card and dice creature-battler. The beta is currently only playable on iOS in the Philippines ahead of a planned wider rollout.
