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January 2, 2026

Best Mobile Games for 2026

- Rockstar Games' Red Dead Redemption was released on mobile in 2025, including the original story campaign and Undead Nightmare expansion, priced at .99 or available through a Netflix subscription. - Subnautica also transitioned to mobile, offering a survival adventure set on an alien oceanic planet, optimized for touch controls and supporting controllers, priced at .99. - Persona 5: The Phantom X delivered a mobile-specific RPG experience with gacha mechanics and turn-based combat, maintaining ties to the original Persona 5 storyline, and offering free-to-play mechanics. - Where Winds Meet is an open-world wuxia title on mobile with demanding hardware requirements, featuring cross-progression support and light monetization. - DREDGE brought its Eldritch fishing simulation to mobile, included in Google Play Pass for subscribers, priced at .99. - Cassette Beasts is a premium turn-based RPG inspired by Pokémon on mobile, offering cassette monster collection and combat, priced at .99. - Destiny: Rising brought the FPS MMO experience to mobile for free, with typical NetEase monetization strategies. - Enter the Gungeon and Exit the Gungeon were released on mobile simultaneously, offering bullet hell and platforming gameplay with touchscreen and controller support. - Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown combined platforming and Metroidvania elements in a 2.5D action-adventure on mobile, offering offline play and full controller support.

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January 1, 2026

These are my picks for the best mobile games of 2025 that you should play in 2026

- Red Dead Redemption is a popular open-world action game set in the Wild West that can now be played on smartphones. - The Android release includes the full game and the Undead Nightmare expansion, and is available for free with a Netflix subscription.

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December 31, 2025

Best mobile games of 2025 for Android and iOS | 2025 in REVU

- Where Winds Meet is a Wuxia open-world RPG set in 10th-century China, featuring console-grade graphics and support for physical controllers. - Red Dead Redemption is an open-world Western game with intense gunfights and side activities, available as a faithful port on mobile with the Undead Nightmare expansion. - WWE 2K25: Netflix Edition is a wrestling simulation game available for Netflix subscribers, offering a premium experience without microtransactions or ads.

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December 5, 2025

Where Winds Meet Mobile Version Set to Launch on December 12th

The game Where Winds Meet has surpassed 9 million total players since its launch on November 14th, with over 250 thousand concurrent players on Steam.

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November 13, 2025

Valve cracks the door on Steam to Android games

Valve's Steam has 35+ million concurrent users, making it the largest PC gaming storefront in terms of active engagement. Android games will run natively on Valve's new Steam Frame, which runs on an Arm-based Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 platform. Developers can reuse their existing toolchain when bringing Android games to Steam, but will need to integrate Steamworks features. Valve's broader Arm ambitions include paving the way for SteamOS to be more broadly supported across Arm devices. By embracing Android games, Valve is breaking down platform walls to benefit developers and players, potentially making it one of Steam's most important platform expansions in years.

AppWizard

November 11, 2025

From $39.99 to $0: Zelda-inspired open-world RPG goes free-to-play on PC for a limited time — and you can keep it forever starting this date

To download Immortals Fenyx Rising for free on PC, visit the official Ubisoft website to download the Ubisoft Connect client, install and open it, sign in or create a new account, search for the game, click on Claim when the promotional offer is activated, and then download it from your Game Library. Ubisoft Connect has been a hub for gaming services since 2019, introducing cross-progression features and cross-play capabilities. In 2024, Ubisoft launched cross-platform achievements starting with Assassin’s Creed Shadows, allowing synchronization of progress across Ubisoft Connect, Steam, and the Epic Games Store. The PC client has been revamped with a new user interface, and Ubisoft is seeking player feedback through its official Discord channel.

AppWizard

November 2, 2025

Halo Original vs Remaster vs Remake Graphics Comparison

Microsoft announced Halo: Campaign Evolved, a remake of Halo: Combat Evolved, built on Unreal Engine 5, set for release in 2026. The remake includes visual enhancements, new gameplay mechanics, and three prequel missions featuring Master Chief and Sgt. Johnson. It introduces new weapons, vehicles, enemies, and optional "Skulls" for added challenge. The game supports solo play and online co-op for up to four players with crossplay and cross-progression. Players will experience improved controls and can use nine additional classic weapons. Both the original and remastered versions will remain available.

AppWizard

October 28, 2025

Yes, Battlefield 6 and Redsec have shared progression, so here’s exactly what’s transferred between them

Battlefield Studios has released Battlefield Redsec, a standalone battle royale game that is free-to-play and operates independently from Battlefield 6, while allowing for shared cross-progression between the two titles. Players can download Redsec across all platforms, and those who own Battlefield 6 can access it directly from the main menu. The game features a Season 1 battle pass that is shared between both titles, with unique challenges for each game. Redsec aims to provide flexibility for players, allowing them to switch between games or focus on one, similar to the relationship between Call of Duty's main entries and Warzone.

AppWizard

September 23, 2025

ARC Raiders will be even better for Xbox players than I thought

ARC Raiders is a third-person PvPvE extraction shooter developed by Embark Studios, set to launch on October 30. An open beta event called "Server Slam" is scheduled for mid-October. The game will be available on Xbox Series X|S, Steam, Epic Games on Windows, and PS5, and can also be accessed through the Xbox app on Windows with the Xbox Play Anywhere feature, allowing cross-progression between Xbox and PC. There is a possibility that ARC Raiders may be included in Xbox Game Pass, although this is not confirmed. The game features vibrant sci-fi visuals and a post-apocalyptic setting with robotic foes. Preorders are available across all platforms, offering exclusive bonuses and a Deluxe Edition with additional perks.