🎮 This Week's Mobile Game Hot Issues! From FC Mobile World Championship to Gundam Blitz Order - 2026.10.16 | Mobile Games

Hello, fans! 🎮

This week was packed with news every mobile gamer shouldn't miss. Let's keep the wallet closed for a moment and take a look together! 😆

🏆 FC Mobile World Championship 2026 Opens in Seoul on the 21st!

Nexon's top-tier global esports tournament for 'EA SPORTS FC Mobile' runs from the 21st to the 25th at the DDP Showroom in Seoul ^[2]. 32 players from around the world will compete for a total prize pool of $250,000, and Korea's representatives are 'Ahina' Yoo Chang-ho and 'Circle' Kwon Min-seok ^[1]! Group stage on the 21st and 22nd, Round of 16 on the 23rd and 24th, and the final on the 25th will crown the inaugural World Champion ^[1]. On the final day, 230 people selected by lottery from pre-registrants will be invited on-site ^[2], and matches will be streamed live on SOOP's official channels, YouTube, and Chzzk. Pre-registration is available on the in-game event page, so don't forget to sign up ^[3]!

📈 Dokkaebi's World Takes Google Play #1, Momentum Continues!

Kakao Games' 'Dokkaebi's World', which we covered for its hot start, reached the top of Google Play's revenue chart just five days after launch ^[5]. After hitting #1 on the Apple App Store during pre-download, it keeps its strong run going . Domestically, three new second-half MMORPGs, Dokkaebi's World, Zeus, and Eclipse, are battling for the top revenue spots ^[6]. The next challenge is keeping users engaged, so long-term content is worth watching 💪

🤖 Gundam Blitz Order Network Test Recruitment Begins!

Bandai Namco's new Gundam IP title 'Gundam Blitz Order' has been revealed ^[4]. It's an idle simulation where you collect Mobile Suits, warships, and Mobile Armors, form squads, and grow them through auto-battle. Tester recruitment runs from 12 PM on the 15th to 11:59 AM on the 26th via the official site, with 500 slots (planned). The test runs from 2 PM on November 18 to 1:59 PM on November 24 ^[4]. A new trailer was also released, so Gundam fans should check it out ^[14]! 🛡️

🐾 Monster Wars Pocket Climbs to #1 on the App Store!

Riding a movie-driven wave, the mobile game 'Mameneko Pocket' is ranked #1 in the free games category on the Korean Apple App Store ^[8]. The Hachiware character in the mermaid island theme outfit is available as a login reward and can be used directly in gameplay ^[8]! 🎁

📚 Gwihon Kiwugi Launches in November!

MGame is releasing 'Gwihon Kiwugi', a mobile wuxia idle RPG built on the legacy 'Gwihon' IP, in November ^[9]. It faithfully carries over the original's classes, martial arts, monsters, and regions, while adding a 3-member squad and companion combos for strategy. Real-time village interaction and 30-vs-30 sect battles are also in preparation ✨

🎮 Tower of God Welcomes Endorsia, Plus Mars Mars and Blue Archive!

Netmarble's 'Tower of God: New World' added the SSR+ 'Rebel Princess Endorsia' as a new companion ^[7]. The 'FUG Leader Ruslek' summon has also returned, so get your pulls ready! Boss battles were also revamped . Netmarble's baseball game 'Mamamama' keeps the postseason mood alive with a playoff prediction corner on its official community for 'Mamamama 2026' . Nexon's 'Blue Archive' regained #2 on Steam with the 'Ramgwacheongcheong' update, and a 5th-anniversary festival for its global service is also in the works ^[10].

🏹 Marvel Future Fight, PUBG MOBILE, and Monster Hunter Outlanders Updates!

The October update for Marvel Future Fight adds new character Agatha Harkness, plus Tier-4 Advancements for Agatha Harkness, Wiccan, and Morgan Le Fay ^[15]. PUBG MOBILE is releasing the 'Sanguine Sonata Set' from October 25 to November 24, along with the new upgradable DP-28 ^[16]. Monster Hunter Outlanders is set for official launch on October 29 ^[17]. Note that this video includes paid advertising, so keep that in mind!

🏛️ App Market and Industry Issues to Watch!

Apple is holding an 'Indie Game Week' on the App Store and expanding PC and console indie games to iPhone and iPad ^[11]. At the National Audit, concerns were raised about insufficient support for domestic app markets. Google Play accounts for 70.8% of mobile game revenue on average, while One Store accounts for just 2.5% ^[12], and government support criteria were said to focus on overseas platforms ^[12]. There was also discussion of the controversy over high-spending promotional streamers for Netmarble's 'SOL: Enchant', though no government fact-finding has been conducted ^[13]. Fairness in revenue rankings is something to keep an eye on 👀

It was a busy week for mobile gamers, both for wallets and fingers! Stay tuned for more 💜