Upcoming Mobile Games That Will Define 2026

by Andrea Knezovic, December 19, 2025

Quick Overview
1. Arknights: Endfield
2. Silt
3. The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin
4. Rainbow Six Mobile
5. UnGodly
6. Pokémon Champions
7. Dragon Quest Smash/Grow
8. LIMIT ZERO BREAKERS
9. FIFA Heroes
10. The Division Resurgence
11. FIFA Soccer Simulation (Netflix Games)
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2026 is shaping up like a big year for mobile, and not in the “another match-3 clone” way. You’ve got legit console-style releases landing on phones, weird indie horror finally getting a clean mobile port, and a couple of soccer projects trying to pull the sport crowd in totally different directions.

This list of upcoming mobile games is your cheat sheet for what’s actually worth waiting for. It focuses on mobile games that already have real announcements, solid trailers, or playable tests. Some have exact dates, some are still “2026-ish,” and a few are the kind of projects that can slip. Either way, if you want to know what to wishlist now and what to ignore until it proves itself, you’re in the right place.

Quick Overview

January 20, 2026: Silt (expected)
January 22, 2026: Arknights: Endfield
January 28, 2026: The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin
February 23, 2026: Rainbow Six Mobile
Q1 2026 (TBD): UnGodly
Summer 2026 (TBD): FIFA Soccer Simulation (Netflix Games)
2026 (TBD): Pokémon Champions
2026 (TBD): Dragon Quest Smash/Grow
2026 (TBD): LIMIT ZERO BREAKERS
2026 (TBD): FIFA Heroes
TBD: The Division Resurgence (no release date announced yet)

1. Arknights: Endfield

A free-to-play 3D RPG spin-off of Arknights that swaps tower defense for squad combat and big factory-building energy. It launches January 22, 2026 on PS5, PC, iOS, and Android, so yeah, this is one of the rare “real date” 2026 mobile drops.

Gameplay

You roam a sci-fi frontier on Talos-II, fight in real-time with a party (up to four characters), and juggle skills and positioning like a lightweight tactics game. The twist is your base-building: you lay down an industrial line of machines, power, and production, then keep expanding so you can push farther into tougher zones.

Play it if you want:
✅ Action RPG combat with team swapping and skill timing
✅ Base-building that feels closer to a factory sim than a cute housing system
✅ A big sci-fi setting tied to the Arknights universe, but built to stand on its own vibe

Skip it if you hate:
❌ Managing production chains, layouts, and “why is my power grid dying again” moments
❌ Games that are free-to-play and will likely come with gacha-style collection hooks

2. Silt

A creepy, black-and-white underwater puzzle adventure where you feel small, lost, and definitely being watched. The mobile release is expected January 20, 2026 on iOS and Android, with an optional free trial and a one-time unlock to keep going.

Gameplay

You swim through eerie ruins and organic machinery as a lone diver, then “possess” nearby sea creatures to use their abilities. One creature might smash obstacles, another might cut through something, and the puzzles are basically you figuring out the right body to borrow at the right time. It’s slow, moody, and way more about tension and observation than action.

Play it if you want:
✅ A weird possession mechanic that turns every new creature into a new tool
✅ Puzzle progress that feels physical and environmental, not menu-based
✅ A heavy, artsy horror vibe without jumpscare spam

Skip it if you hate:
❌ Getting stuck and having to experiment, because guidance is intentionally light
❌ Slow pacing and lots of quiet drifting between “oh wow” moments

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3. The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin

A flashy open-world anime action RPG where you explore Britannia as Prince Tristan in a brand-new story. It’s set to launch January 28, 2026 on iOS, Android, PS5, and PC via Steam, and it’s positioned as free-to-play.

Gameplay

You run around a big open map, fight in real-time, and build a squad of heroes with different abilities. Outside combat, it leans into “adventure life” stuff like fishing, cooking, and gathering resources, then switches to co-op for dungeons and huge bosses if you want the group grind.

Play it if you want:
✅ Open-world exploration with side activities, not just nonstop fights
✅ Real-time combat with anime-style spectacle and big monster encounters
✅ Optional co-op for dungeons and world bosses when solo gets spicy

Skip it if you hate:
❌ Free-to-play systems and gacha vibes, because that’s very likely part of the package
❌ Huge open maps that can feel like a checklist if you’re not into exploring for its own sake

4. Rainbow Six Mobile

A mobile take on Siege-style 5v5 Attack vs Defense that’s officially set for a worldwide launch on February 23, 2026, after regional releases and tests in places like Latin America, Canada, France, and Poland.

Gameplay

You swap between Attacker and Defender rounds, pick Operators with signature gadgets, and play around destructible walls plus tight angles where sound and timing matter a lot. Launch content includes modes like Bomb, Bomb Rush, and Team Deathmatch, with classic Siege maps adapted for mobile (Bank, Border, Clubhouse, Oregon, Villa) and a couple mobile-only maps like Restaurant and Summit.

Play it if you want:
✅ A sweaty mobile shooter where teamwork and utility beats raw aim most of the time
✅ That Siege loop of “set up, breach, clear corners, clutch or cry” in shorter sessions
✅ A big roster vibe at launch, with 20+ Operators mentioned, including names like Ash, Mute, and Dokkaebi
✅ Seasonal updates and ranked play energy, so it’s not meant to be a one-and-done drop

Skip it if you hate:
❌ Getting deleted because you skipped droning, ignored intel, or didn’t respect a pixel angle
❌ Always-online multiplayer with all the usual “please have decent ping” pain
❌ Touch controls for a tactical FPS, even with customization, because that’s still a real taste thing

5. UnGodly

A gritty dark fantasy action RPG from Azra Games that mixes real-time party combat with character collecting and relationship drama. It’s free-to-play, and the mobile launch is planned for Q1 2026 on iOS and Android, with more platforms later in 2026.

Gameplay

You command a squad of four heroes in real time, swap between them mid-fight, and chain elemental combos for big damage spikes. The standout hook is the Affinity System, where fighting together builds bonds that unlock extra attacks, dialogue, and story moments, so your team comp matters for more than just stats.

Play it if you want:
✅ A darker, more adult vibe than the usual sparkly hero collector
✅ Party-based action combat where swapping heroes and combo timing is the whole point
✅ Relationship progression that changes how your team fights and talks, not just a side menu
✅ A soft launch chance before global release, if you like testing new stuff early

Skip it if you hate:
❌ Free-to-play character collecting loops, even when “purchases not required” is promised
❌ Mature themes and violent presentation, since the devs flag it as adult content

6. Pokémon Champions

A battle-only Pokémon game that basically says “skip the long RPG, go straight to competitive fights.” It’s coming in 2026 on iOS and Android, with full cross platform play alongside Switch systems.

Gameplay

This is stadium-style battling with formats like singles and doubles, plus modes for Ranked, Casual, and Private matches. You can build teams using Pokémon you recruit in-game, and also bring in Pokémon through Pokémon HOME, but not every Pokémon will be supported at launch. The big team-building hook is a VP system where you earn points from battling and spend them to tune stats, moves, and other build details so you can test ideas fast instead of breeding for weeks.

Play it if you want:
✅ A pure competitive hub that cuts out the story grind and focuses on matchups and mind games
✅ Cross-play battles with a single shared community across Switch and mobile
✅ Ranked and private lobbies, so you can sweat or just run sets with friends
✅ Big battle “gimmicks” like Mega Evolution and Terastallization being part of the plan

Skip it if you hate:
❌ Competitive-only games with no big world to explore, because this is basically “queue up and fight”
❌ Limited Pokédex support at launch, since not every Pokémon in HOME will be usable
❌ Free to start models, even with a paid version also planned, because monetization stuff can be a vibe killer

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7. Dragon Quest Smash/Grow

A portrait-mode, free-to-play roguelite RPG where you chew through monster hordes, power up mid-run, then finish fights with classic Dragon Quest “Coup de Grâce” style moves. It’s planned for 2026 on iOS and Android with a global release.

Gameplay

You jump into a run and fight waves of enemies in quick bursts. The UI is built around big SMASH and GROW buttons, so it’s meant to feel fast on a phone. As you beat monsters, you pick random Blessings that change your build each run. When you are strong enough, you trigger a big finisher to wipe groups and push forward. The main hook is replay value, because the Blessings change what “good” looks like every time.

Play it if you want:
✅ A Dragon Quest spin that feels more like a run-based action game than a long JRPG
✅ Random upgrades that make you adapt instead of repeating the same build forever
✅ One-handed, portrait-friendly combat made for short sessions
✅ The satisfaction of “delete the screen” finisher attacks

Skip it if you hate:
❌ Roguelite randomness, because you will sometimes get bad Blessing choices
❌ Free-to-play monetization, since it’s confirmed with in-app purchases
❌ Repeating runs, because the loop is built around replaying with new upgrades

8. LIMIT ZERO BREAKERS

An anime-style real-time action RPG from NCSOFT and VIC Game Studios, set on floating islands where you hunt bosses, build a squad, and chase a myth that can grant any wish. It’s targeting a global 2026 launch on iOS, Android, and PC, with full cross-platform play.

Gameplay

You fight in real time and the game wants you to play with timing. Dodge, parry, then punish with counters. You can trigger Break Mode for big cinematic finishers. Combat also uses elemental reactions, so mixing elements matters. For endgame vibes, it has 3-player co-op boss raids.

Play it if you want:
✅ Flashy action combat where defense timing matters as much as damage
✅ Co-op boss hunts with a smaller squad size, so teamwork feels tight
✅ A “playable anime” vibe with big story cutscenes and strong style

Skip it if you hate:
❌ Always-online co-op games, because raids and cross-play point that direction
❌ In-app purchases and gacha-style systems, since the Steam listing flags chance-based purchases
❌ Learning boss patterns, because parries and counters usually mean trial, error, and repeats

9. FIFA Heroes

A FIFA-licensed arcade soccer game built around fast 5v5 matches, wild power moves, and a “multiverse” roster that mixes football icons, FIFA mascots, and even fictional characters from TV and films. It’s set for 2026 on iOS and Android, plus consoles like Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox.

Gameplay

You play quick 5-a-side matches with simplified controls and over-the-top physics. Characters have special abilities, so it is not trying to be a serious sim. You can grind PvE challenges to move your club forward, then jump into multiplayer to test your squad against real people. There is also a FIFA World Cup 2026 mode planned for June and July 2026, built around the event and mascots.

Play it if you want:
✅ Fast matches that feel closer to FIFA Street energy than a sim
✅ Silly character abilities and “highlight clip” power moves
✅ A chaotic roster idea, since it mixes legends, mascots, and fictional characters
✅ PvE progression plus multiplayer, so you have options when you are not in the mood to sweat

Skip it if you hate:
❌ Arcade physics and fantasy moves, because realism is clearly not the point
❌ Unclear details, since the reveal trailer is mostly vibes and not raw gameplay
❌ Brand mashups, if you only want real clubs, real kits, and serious football presentation

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10. The Division Resurgence

A free-to-play third-person shooter RPG that brings The Division’s NYC chaos to your phone, with story missions, open-world roaming, and PvP. Ubisoft still has no public release date as of the November 12, 2025 dev update, but they are actively testing again with a regional beta that ran November 18 to December 16, 2025.

Gameplay

You fight with cover-based shooting, skills, and loot upgrades, just like the main series. The map is an open-world New York City with main missions and smaller activities built for shorter sessions. You can play solo or co-op. PvP is a big part of the plan, including a mobile version of the Dark Zone that runs as a timed session where you grab loot and try to extract before other agents ruin your day.

Play it if you want:
✅ A tactical cover shooter where positioning matters more than twitch aim
✅ A real open-world loop with missions, roaming events, and gear chasing
✅ PvPvE Dark Zone tension, with short “get in, loot, get out” runs

Skip it if you hate:
❌ Losing progress in PvPvE because you got jumped right before extraction
❌ Always-online multiplayer vibes, since PvP and co-op are core features
❌ Waiting on games with no firm launch date yet

11. FIFA Soccer Simulation (Netflix Games)

A new FIFA-branded football sim coming as a Netflix Games exclusive, timed for the FIFA World Cup 2026. It’s being developed and published by Delphi Interactive, and Netflix says it will be simple to learn but still deep enough to get good at.

Gameplay

Netflix has not shown real gameplay yet, so the moment-to-moment feel is still a mystery. What we do know is the setup. You will play through the Netflix app on iOS and Android. You can play solo or online with friends. It’s also built to work on select TVs in some countries, using your phone as the controller. The release window is summer 2026.

Play it if you want:
✅ A World Cup-timed football game you get with a Netflix membership, no separate purchase mentioned
✅ A “pick up and play” FIFA vibe, not a hardcore sim that takes hours to learn
✅ Online matches with friends, plus solo play for when you just want quick games
✅ Couch play on supported TVs, with your phone as the controller

Skip it if you hate:
❌ Waiting for details, because right now it’s mostly a concept and a release window
❌ Touch or phone-controller setups, if you only like a real gamepad
❌ Anything that feels too “event tie-in,” since the World Cup timing is a big part of the pitch