Highlights:
* Some of the major mobile game releases in August 2024 include Exploding Kittens 2, De:Lithe Last Memories, and AlternaVvelt Blue Exorcist AS.
* These games can be pre-registered on Google Play Store and the App Store.
Action RPG mobile games were the trend in July, a month featuring the rise of Wuthering Waves and the arrival of HoYoverse’s Zenless Zone Zero. It is now time for the August releases to impress mobile gamers. Now that the standard for Android and iOS games keeps increasing, the excitement and anticipation are palpable for upcoming mobile games in August 2024.
Numerous games are slated for a launch this month, hailing from different genres, but only the most eye-catching releases have been mentioned in this guide. Some of these games can also be found on Steam and other PC gaming platforms.
The Best Upcoming Mobile Games In August 2024
Fortunately, all the major mobile game releases in August 2024 will be available on both Android and iOS devices. Avatar: Realms Collide is on the list as it would be the first official strategy game. Before that, we have the sequel to a most popular card game.
Exploding Kittens 2
| Release Date | August 12 |
| Developer | Marmalade Game Studio |
The sequel to the beloved cat-obsessed card game will bring a range of new features. Customizable avatars, reactions, emojis, and a variety of new online game modes will be available to players. At its core, it will be the same chaotic competitive card game featuring exploding kittens. The need for a solid strategy in Exploding Kittens 2 will be more important because there will be plenty of new support cards and online contests.
De:Lithe Last Memories
| Release Date | August 15 |
| Developer | GEEKOUT PTE. LTD. |
After the resounding success of Hades 2, De:Lithe Last Memories will bring roguelike action to mobile. It is one of the most anticipated mobile game releases in August 2024 due to its anime-style graphics and interesting storyline. Set in Tokyo, De:Lithe Last Memories features ‘mirrors’, objects that connect two different worlds. The players are tasked with stopping the calamity after joining the Doll Squad. The gacha RPG features over 30 girls but most of them are still NPCs.
Elemental: 2D MMORPG
| Release Date | August 22 |
| Developer | DAERI Soft Inc |
Elemental is an adorable pixel-art MMORPG by indie developer DAERI. Featuring a massive world with miniature characters, players begin their grind for leveling up by slashing a few wolves before moving on to tougher enemies. There are various dungeons to explore and completing each will reward players thoroughly. The self-proclaimed “classic MMORPG experience without loot boxes” is a decent time killer
Avatar Legends: Realms Collide
| Release Date | August 28 |
| Developer | Tilting Point |
Simply known as Avatar: Realms Collide, the official strategy game is set in the universe of The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra. Characters such as Aang, Korra, and Zuko can be recruited into one’s team after which they can challenge a cult from the Spirit World. Tilting Point combines base-building with hero development and role-playing elements masterfully to allow fans of the franchise a unique experience. It also has a gacha/summon system to keep players busy in the grind.
AlternaVvelt Blue Exorcist AS
| Release Date | August 31 |
| Developer | Aniplex Inc |
Blue Exorcist series fans can finally rejoice. AlternaVvelt is one of the major game releases in August 2024 that features an original storyline and character designs by Kazue Kato. Apart from visuals that match Solo Leveling Arise, the 3D action RPG features a highly detailed dark fantasy world that is reminiscent of the anime. It is expected to include a gacha system given the plethora of characters that one can select.
Other Major Mobile Game Releases In August 2024
Beginning the month were big releases like XD Entertainment’s Sword of Convallaria and Imangi’s Temple Run: Legends. Both are mobile iterations of popular franchises, the former being a pixelated turn-based strategy game and the latter being an obstacle race. There are some other mobile game releases that one can check out in the Google Play Store and App Store:
- August 1: Sword of Convallaria (iOS and Android)
- August 1: Temple Run: Legends (iOS)
- August 2: Step Safari (iOS)
- August 3: Drift X (iOS)
- August 6: Biz and Town (Android)
- August 7: BTS Cooking On: TinyTAN Restaurant (iOS and Android)
- August 8: Island Times: Easy Life (iOS and Android)
Those who would love to experience XD Entertainment’s pixelated strategy game can check out the meta characters for Sword of Convallaria.
