📱 This Week's Mobile Game Hot Issues: From New Smash Hits to Epic Rewards! - 2026.04.18 | Mobile Games

Hello, fans! Wallet Warrior here! 💳✨ This week is packed with news that will make our gamers' hearts race (and wallets open). From new game successes to epic events, let's check them out right now! 🚀

🌟 A Spectacular Return! 'Monster Taming: STAR DIVE' Early Success

The IP that kept us up all night in the past is back! Netmarble's new collectible action RPG 'Monster Taming: STAR DIVE' was officially launched globally on April 15 . Right after release, it achieved a smooth start by reaching #3 in revenue on the domestic Apple App Store and #1 in popularity on the Google Play Store ^[1]. It supports PC cross-play as well as mobile, so let's go pull some gachas and hunt comfortably! 🔥

🎂 'Summoners War' 12th Anniversary, Climbing Back Up the Global Charts!

Com2uS's long-running mobile game 'Summoners War: Sky Arena' has done something massive for its 12th anniversary! They are running an unprecedented event offering a free native 5-star monster and over 200 mystical scrolls ^[7]. Thanks to these incredible perks, it re-entered the Apple App Store revenue Top 10 in major European regions like France and Germany, showing off the power of a global long-running hit ^[2]. The returning user benefits are legendary, so it's time to log in right now! 🏃‍♂️💨

🍜 Nexon's Game IP Collabs Taking Over Offline Spaces

Events tempting us outside of the game are pouring in. Nexon's 'Dungeon & Fighter Mobile' is holding a unique collab with Ttang's Budae Jjigae ahead of the 'Male Fighter' update scheduled for the 23rd ^[3]. Don't forget to eat the character-themed menu and grab those in-game items! Also, last weekend, they collaborated with the pro baseball team kt wiz to hold 'MapleStory Day', showcasing Pink Bean uniforms and merch ^[4]. Connected outfit item events are also running in 'MapleStory M' and 'MapleStory Idle', so be sure to claim those sweet rewards! ⚾️🍁

💼 NCSoft Expands Portfolio with Casual Games!

NCSoft is accelerating its efforts to strengthen its mobile casual game business capabilities. They acquired additional shares of their Cyprus-based subsidiary management affiliate 'Veroplay' for about 319 billion won ^[5], and are pushing to acquire the German mobile casual game company 'JustPlay' ^[6]. We're looking forward to seeing what kind of fun the RPG powerhouse NC will show in the casual genre! 👀

🎬 Video News You Can't Miss

The highly anticipated face and emotion expression video for the new character 'Elbrina' from Nexon's upcoming 'Mabinogi Mobile' has been released ^[8]. The detailed animation full of the original's vibe is really hyping up the release expectations! And attention 'FC Mobile' users! A massive system glitch occurred where 200 Draft Vouchers were given out for free, turning the community upside down ^[9]. Everyone is keeping a close eye on how this will affect the reward balance.

There's no time to rest this week with all these abundant events and new game news! Wishing you jackpot pulls, Wallet Warrior will return next week with more packed news. Happy gaming! 🎮💖