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Arknights 6.5th Anniversary: PC Client Arrives 13 August, “First of a Thousand Autumns” Starts Tomorrow

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Arknights is marking its 6.5th Anniversary with two pieces of news Singapore players will want to know: the game is getting a dedicated PC client on 13 August, and the “First of a Thousand Autumns” story event kicks off tomorrow (16 July) with a fresh limited 6-star Operator joining the pool.

The floating Yan nation city, a key setting in Arknights’ 6.5th Anniversary event ‘First of a Thousand Autumns’
The Yan nation takes centre stage in the “First of a Thousand Autumns” story event.

PC Client Launches 13 August

The official Arknights PC client — separate from emulator workarounds — is set to launch on 13 August 2026. It supports full cross-save with your existing mobile account, meaning your operators, progression, and resources carry over with no loss. If you have been grinding on mobile for years, nothing disappears when you make the switch to PC.

The PC client also conveniently aligns with the close of the anniversary period, so you will have a fresh platform ready to jump into whatever content follows.

“First of a Thousand Autumns” Story Event — 16 July

The anniversary’s centrepiece event takes Operators deeper into the lore of Yan, the game’s Chinese-inspired nation. The event runs from 16 July 08:00 (SGT) and brings new story stages and Proofreading missions. Complete those missions to earn the five-star Operator Ju for free — no pulls required.

Limited Banners: Wang and Ch’en the Dawnstreak

Festival Limited Headhunting banner showing Wang (left) and Ch’en the Dawnstreak (right) with dates 07/16 08:00 to 07/30 03:59
Wang and Ch’en the Dawnstreak on the “Ashes to Ashes / Ages on Ages” Festival Limited Headhunting banner.

Two 6-star Operators are available on the Festival Limited Headhunting banner from 16 July 08:00 to 30 July 03:59 (SGT):

  • Wang (★★★★★★, Limited) — a brand-new Caster making their debut this anniversary. Wang is a first-time addition to the pool, so this is the only window to get them until a future rerun.
  • Ch’en the Dawnstreak (★★★★★★) — a fan-favourite returning limited Operator, back for a rerun alongside the Yan celebrations. If you missed her the first time, this is your second chance.

Both operators share the same banner under the “Ashes to Ashes / Ages on Ages” Festival Limited pool.

Anniversary Free Rewards

Arknights 6.5th Anniversary Special Appreciation Gift screen listing 1,200 Orundum, Kernel Headhunting Permits, and multiple T5 upgrade materials
The Special Appreciation Gift is one of the more generous one-time bundles Hypergryph has put out for a milestone anniversary.

Hypergryph is being generous for the 6.5th Anniversary. The anniversary period includes daily Originite Prime login rewards (adding up to over 20 pulls’ worth) and a 10x free Headhunting Permit. On top of that, a one-time Special Appreciation Gift is available in-game containing:

  • 1,200 Orundum
  • 90,000 LMD
  • 30× Strategic Battle Record
  • 2× Polymerization Preparation
  • 3× Crystalline Electronic Unit
  • 2× Rephasic Enantiomer
  • 2× Nucleic Crystal Sinter
  • 2× D32 Steel
  • 2× Bipolar Nanoflake
  • 2× Chip Catalyst
  • 2× Kernel Headhunting Permit

That is a solid stack of T5 upgrade materials for anyone working on elite operators. Be sure to claim the Gift in-game before the anniversary window closes.

Five New Operator Outfits

Five new limited-time operator outfit skins: Ling, Dusk, Surfer, Philae, and Yu, available from 16 July to 13 August
Five new operator outfits are available in the Outfit Store from 16 July 08:00 to 13 August 03:59 (SGT).

Five limited-time operator skins go live in the Outfit Store from 16 July 08:00 to 13 August 03:59 (SGT):

  • Ling — A Gallant Dream
  • Dusk — Hazy Jade
  • Surfer — By the Lamplight
  • Philae — An Opera of Flowers
  • Yu — Clear Morning View

These outfits are only available during the anniversary window, so if any of your favourites are on the list, do not sleep on it.

Ch’en the Dawnstreak — Operator Preview

A Big Anniversary for Singapore Players

Arknights has a sizeable following in Singapore, and the PC client is a long-requested quality-of-life upgrade. Late-game content — particularly high-difficulty Integrated Strategies runs and Contingency Contract stages — benefits meaningfully from a larger screen and a proper keyboard-and-mouse setup. With cross-save, veteran players can switch to PC without sacrificing anything they have built on mobile.

The “First of a Thousand Autumns” anniversary celebrations begin tomorrow, 16 July. Log in to claim your free gifts, decide whether you are pulling for the new limited Wang or banking resources, and mark 13 August on your calendar for the PC client launch.

Sources: Arknights official anniversary trailer | Ch’en the Dawnstreak operator preview (Arknights Official — Yostar) | event coverage via GamingOnPhone

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Digimon UP: Free Monster-Raising RPG Drops 15 July

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Your next Digimon partner is five days away. Digimon UP, a free-to-play monster-raising RPG from Bandai Namco Entertainment, launches globally on 15 July 2026 for iOS and Android — and the 1,000,000-pre-registration milestone has already been hit, meaning everyone who downloads the game gets Taichi Yagami and Agumon from the classic Digimon Adventure series as a free reward from day one.

【DIGIMON UP】 Coming Soon 2026! Teaser Trailer — via Bandai Namco Entertainment Mobile Games on YouTube
Digimon UP gameplay screenshot showing the pixel art monster-raising interface
Image courtesy of Bandai Namco Entertainment

Choose Your Starter from 15 Rookie Digimon

When you first boot up Digimon UP, you create a custom Tamer avatar and then select your first Partner Digimon from 15 Rookie-level options. The game has confirmed 24 Digimon with new pixel-art designs across the roster — a mix of fan favourites spanning multiple generations of the franchise, from the original Digimon Adventure crew to later series. Agumon, Gabumon, Guilmon, Veemon, Renamon, Terriermon, and Gatomon are all in, alongside less-expected picks like Bakemon, Numemon, and Gekkomon.

Gabumon training scene in Digimon UP pixel art style
Image courtesy of Bandai Namco Entertainment

Raise from Digi Egg All the Way to Mega

The core loop follows the original Digimon virtual-pet spirit: your Partner hatches from a Digi Egg and you feed it, train it, and keep it fighting through Digivolution stages — In-Training, Rookie, Champion, Ultimate, and finally Mega. Feeding uses Digi-Meat, which gives random stat boosts, while each training activity targets specific attributes. The game also has a Support Digimon system that layers additional fan-favourite creatures alongside your main Partner without replacing them, giving you more flexibility in how you build your team.

Equippable skill cards add another dimension to battles, and the game references integration with physical Digivice devices and the Digimon Trading Card Game — though the specifics of how those mechanics work in-game have not yet been detailed by Bandai Namco.

Digimon UP combat sequence with pixel art Digimon battling
Image courtesy of Bandai Namco Entertainment

Pre-Registration Milestone Means Free Tai and Agumon

The community crossed the 1,000,000 pre-registration mark before launch, which unlocks the top reward tier. Anyone who downloads Digimon UP on day one or later will receive Taichi Yagami and Agumon from Digimon Adventure as Support characters — no additional purchase needed. Earlier milestone rewards including Bits, Summon Tickets, and Numemon as a free partner are also stacking up for all players at launch.

Digimon UP battle scene showing two Digimon facing off in pixel art
Image courtesy of Bandai Namco Entertainment

Playing Digimon UP in Singapore

Digimon UP is free to download on the App Store and Google Play globally — Singapore should be part of the main 15 July rollout, but check your regional app store if the game is not appearing on launch day as some regions are on a 28 July schedule. The game includes in-game currency (DigiEmeralds) for premium purchases, but the base experience and all the Digimon on the standard roster are free.

For fans who grew up watching Digimon Adventure on weekend mornings in Singapore, the pixel-art aesthetic and partner-raising loop feel like a deliberate love letter to the original virtual-pet era. Keep an eye on the GameTrader.SG game news page for coverage once the servers go live.

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Mario Kart Tour Shuts Down 30 September — What Singapore Players Need to Know

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After nearly seven years of mobile racing, Mario Kart Tour is shutting down on 30 September 2026. Nintendo confirmed the end-of-service date on 8 July, and if you still have Rubies sitting in your account or an active Gold Pass, there are a few things you will want to do before the servers go dark at around 2:00 PM SGT on 30 September.

Mario and Peach racing in karts in Mario Kart Tour
Image courtesy of Nintendo
Mario Kart Tour – Launch Trailer — via Nintendo of America on YouTube

Seven Years of Mobile Kart Racing, Done

Mario Kart Tour launched on iOS and Android on 25 September 2019, bringing Nintendo’s signature kart franchise to mobile devices for the first time. The game was a genuine phenomenon in its early years — Singapore players will remember the buzz around the Tokyo Tour, the Peach vs. Daisy debate, and the Gold Pass grinding that consumed many a commute on the MRT.

New tracks, drivers, and karts arrived roughly every two weeks for the first four years before Nintendo wound down content updates in 2023. The game has been in maintenance mode since, rotating existing Tour content on a loop. A surprise Sunshine Tour appeared in 2025 to coincide with Mario Kart World’s launch, but that was the last significant new content. With the announcement of the shutdown, the tour is well and truly over.

Mario, Pauline, Waluigi and Baby Rosalina in costumed outfits racing in Mario Kart Tour
Image courtesy of Nintendo

What Happens to Your Rubies and Gold Pass?

Nintendo moved quickly: as of 7 July 2026, Ruby purchases have already ended and Gold Pass subscription auto-renewals have been cancelled. Here is what you need to know about what remains:

  • Rubies you already own can still be spent in the Spotlight Shop, Mii Racing Suit Shop, and Coin Rush right up until the shutdown — so use them now rather than leaving them to expire.
  • Active Gold Pass subscribers keep their benefits (excluding the continuous-subscription bonuses) for free through to the end of service.
  • Players without a Gold Pass will receive most Gold Pass perks for free beginning with the Vacation Tour on 4 August 2026, through to the shutdown — that includes 200cc mode, doubled base points and coins, and an S+9 multiplayer grade cap. A consolation prize, but not a bad one for casual players who skipped the subscription.

Nintendo has confirmed there are no plans to issue refunds, and no compensation structure has been announced.

No Offline Mode — and That Stings

The decision that has drawn the most criticism is Nintendo’s explicit confirmation that no offline version of Mario Kart Tour is planned. This puts it in stark contrast with Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, which Nintendo released as a paid standalone “Complete” version when its online service wound down — letting players keep their islands and progress. Mario Kart Tour will simply stop working when the servers close, with nothing to show for years of Rubies spent.

For Singapore players who have put real money into the game, that is a frustrating note to end on. The lesson, as with any live-service title, applies here too: spend your premium currency before the lights go out.

Princess Peach in wedding dress and Baby Daisy racing in Mario Kart Tour
Image courtesy of Nintendo

The Legacy: Those Tracks Live On

Mario Kart Tour’s lasting contribution to the franchise is the enormous wave of city-themed circuits it introduced — Tokyo Blur, Paris Promenade, New York Minute, Sydney Sprint, Los Angeles Laps, and dozens more. Many of these found a second life in the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass, bringing Tour’s global tour concept to the console audience. If you race on those tracks in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe or Mario Kart World today, you are playing courses that were born in the mobile game.

The shutdown is the end of the app, not the end of what it created. Check out our coverage of the latest Nintendo game news for everything coming next in the franchise.

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Pokémon Sleep Turns 3 — Sinnoh Starters Debut on 13 July

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Three years ago, an app convinced millions to take their sleep seriously — turning bedtime into a Pokémon research expedition. On 20 July, Pokémon Sleep marks its third birthday, and to celebrate, the Sinnoh region’s beloved starter trio is finally stepping into the game for the first time.

Prelude Campaign: 1.5× Bonuses From 6 July

The countdown kicks off with the Third Anniversary Prelude Campaign, running from 6 July (Monday) at 4:00 AM to 13 July (Monday) at 3:59 AM. Log in each day during this window and you will receive 150 bonus Sleep Points, while all sleep research yields:

  • 1.5× Dream Shards
  • 1.5× Research EXP

Returning for a cameo during the Prelude: the Hoenn starters — Treecko, Torchic, and Mudkip — along with their full evolutionary lines, with increased encounter rates across all research areas. A solid warm-up week for stacking resources before the main event.

Pokémon Sleep 3rd Anniversary announcement — via ポケモン公式YouTubeチャンネル (Pokémon official YouTube) (Japanese)

Turtwig, Chimchar and Piplup Make Their Pokémon Sleep Debut on 13 July

The main celebration — the Third Anniversary Fest — begins on 13 July at 4:00 AM, introducing nine Pokémon to the game for the very first time:

  • Turtwig, Grotle, and Torterra (Grass)
  • Chimchar, Monferno, and Infernape (Fire)
  • Piplup, Prinplup, and Empoleon (Water)
Turtwig, Chimchar, and Piplup celebrate in the Pokémon Sleep 3rd Anniversary Fest key artwork
Image courtesy of The Pokémon Company

All three complete Sinnoh starter lines arriving in one event is a significant milestone for the app. The Fest is expected to run through 27 July, based on the two-week anniversary pattern from previous years — though official field locations and any additional Fest multipliers are still to be confirmed ahead of 13 July.

Gen 4 holds a special place for many Singapore Pokémon fans. Diamond and Pearl landed on the Nintendo DS in 2007 and remain among the most beloved entries in the series. Whether you are team Torterra, Infernape, or Empoleon, this anniversary is your moment to finally add your Sinnoh companion to the research team.

Turtwig, Chimchar, and Piplup plush figures from the Pokémon Sleep 3rd Anniversary trailer
Image courtesy of The Pokémon Company

Japan Celebrates with a Giant Snorlax in Yokohama

In Japan, The Pokémon Company and Mitsubishi Estate Group are taking the anniversary offline. The real-world event Yokohama Nap Research (横浜でみっけ！ポケモンねがおリサーチ) runs 17 July to 23 August 2026 across two venues in Minato Mirai — Landmark Tower’s Landmark Plaza and MARK IS Minato Mirai (daily 10:00 AM–7:00 PM), as reported by Dengeki Online (Japanese).

Highlights include a massive sleeping Snorlax installation, a free stamp rally across both venues, a limited Pokémon Sleep merchandise shop, themed drinks, and a collaboration with Toyota’s TOTONE — a semi-private, air-cushion recliner developed to support comfortable short naps. Entry to the stamp rally and main event areas is free.

Pokémon Sleep 3rd Anniversary Yokohama Nap Research event banner featuring the Yokohama skyline
Image courtesy of The Pokémon Company

Singapore players cannot make the trip to Yokohama, but all in-game anniversary events are global. The Prelude Campaign opens on 6 July and the Sinnoh starter debut kicks off on 13 July for everyone with the app installed. Watch the official Pokémon Sleep website for full Fest bonus details as they drop — and for more Pokémon coverage, browse GameTrader’s game news section.

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Tidus Is Now in Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy

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Zanarkand’s favourite blitzball star has found his way to a new pitch. Tidus from Final Fantasy X joins Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy on iOS and Android today — June 30 — as the centrepiece of Season 3, named “Not Just a Dream.” For Singapore fans who spent hours on the PS2 with FFX’s rain-soaked cutscenes burned into memory, this one lands with some weight.

DISSIDIA DUELLUM FINAL FANTASY | Character Preview – Tidus — via Square Enix on YouTube

What Is Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy?

Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy characters in modern fashion in rainy Tokyo
Image courtesy of Square Enix

If you haven’t tried the game yet: Dissidia Duellum is Square Enix’s free-to-play mobile action RPG where Final Fantasy’s most iconic heroes and villains are reimagined as stylish young adults navigating a modern city. Sephiroth in a trenchcoat. Cloud in streetwear. And now Tidus in a baseball jersey, cargo shorts, and high socks — because of course. Battles play out as 3v3 team fights in real-world-style urban arenas. Tidus is the second FFX representative to join, following Rikku.

Dissidia Duellum Tidus — Abilities and New Look

Tidus in his original Final Fantasy X appearance
Image courtesy of Square Enix

Tidus arrives as an Agile-type fighter aligned to the Water element, leaning into his blitzball roots. His signature UR abilities are Jecht Shot and Blitz Ace, both icons from FFX. He also brings new companion abilities — Yuna’s Holy and Wakka’s Aurochs Reels — which open up proper FFX team compositions for the first time in the game. His passive, “Star Player of the Zanarkand Abes,” reduces cooldowns on close-range moves, rewarding players who like to stay up in opponents’ faces. Masakazu Morita reprises the Japanese voice role.

The redesign trades Tidus’s asymmetrical shorts and neon yellow jacket for a contemporary sports aesthetic — jersey, baggy shorts, ankle socks and trainers — in line with how Dissidia Duellum frames every character: these legends exist in our world now, and they dress like it.

Season 3 “Not Just a Dream” — All the New Content

Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy 3v3 team boss battle arena in a Tokyo street
Image courtesy of Square Enix

The season delivers a full slate of new content alongside Tidus:

  • Corrosion: Zanarkand — a new battle stage set among the ruins of the submerged futuristic city, live today.
  • Death Machine — a new boss with area-of-effect attacks and stun mechanics, arriving mid-July.
  • A Dream Fulfilled — a limited-time Memoria support ability featuring Tidus and Yuna artwork.
  • FINE Archive — a new feature letting players revisit previous story scenes with continuous playback, so newcomers can catch up on the lore without hunting through menus.
  • Rikku’s “Alchemist from Another World” outfit — arriving mid-to-late July, giving the other FFX rep a fresh look at the same time.

How to Get Tidus — Including the Free Route

Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy all-star cast from across the Final Fantasy series
Image courtesy of Square Enix

Good news for the free-to-play crowd: Tidus can be unlocked at no cost through the Season 3 Season Pass (Normal rewards tier). On top of that, Square Enix is marking Final Fantasy X’s 25th anniversary with 25 free draws every Tuesday for four weeks — up to 100 free pulls total — giving Singapore players a genuine shot at his premium abilities without spending a cent. The limited-time window runs until July 27.

After Tidus, the roadmap teases a character with “long hair” from Final Fantasy VI for July, and a Final Fantasy V fighter alongside a new boss and stage in August. The classic-era FF celebration is clearly not stopping any time soon. For more on what’s new in mobile gaming and beyond, check out our game news archive.

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Pokémon Champions Mobile Is Here — Singapore Hit #1 on iOS

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Singapore trainers, we showed up. Pokémon Champions — The Pokémon Company’s official competitive battling game — launched on iOS and Android on 17 June 2026, and it shot straight to #1 on the Singapore iPhone App Store on day one. If you haven’t downloaded it yet, here’s everything you need to know.

🏆 Pokémon Champions is coming to mobile platforms June 17! — via The Official Pokémon YouTube channel on YouTube

What Is Pokémon Champions?

Unlike the mainline RPGs where you explore towns and catch Pokémon in the wild, Pokémon Champions is built around one thing: battling. It strips the adventure down to a pure competitive experience — types, Abilities, moves, held items, the works — putting you up against real trainers from around the world in ranked matches. No story mode, no catching wild encounters. Just strategy and team-building, which is exactly what competitive players have always wanted.

The game first launched on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on 8 April 2026. The mobile version, which arrived on 17 June 2026, brings that same competitive experience to iOS and Android with no content stripped out. It’s free-to-start.

Singapore Hit #1 — and We Weren’t Alone

Pokémon Champions gameplay screenshot showing a battle on mobile
Image courtesy of The Pokémon Company

On launch day, Pokémon Champions topped the iPhone App Store free downloads chart in 13 countries — and Singapore was one of them. Across Asia, the game went #1 in Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Macau, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Thailand as well. Even in Western markets it was dominant: USA, Italy, Portugal, Spain, and Brazil all had it at the top.

As of June 18, it was still #1 in 9 of those countries, top 5 in 29 countries, and ranking in the top downloads overall in 38 countries. On Google Play, it’s already sitting at a 4.4-star rating across over 21,000 reviews. Singapore, you delivered.

Battle on Mobile, Switch, or Both — It Doesn’t Matter

Pokémon Champions cross-platform gameplay between mobile and Nintendo Switch
Image courtesy of The Pokémon Company

One of the best things about the mobile launch is the full cross-platform play. Mobile trainers go up against Switch and Switch 2 players — there’s no split player base. If you’ve already been grinding ranked on your Switch since April, you can link your Nintendo Account and your save data carries over to mobile. Pick up right where you left off, on the bus, during lunch, anywhere.

Regulation M-B and Season M-3 of Ranked Battles also kicked off alongside the mobile release, so this is a good time to get in on the current competitive meta from the ground floor.

Grab Your Free Mega Raichu Before September

To celebrate the mobile launch, The Pokémon Company is giving every player a free Raichu along with Raichunite X and Raichunite Y — the Mega Stones that power up Raichu’s two new Mega forms in Champions. Log into the game, check your in-game mailbox, and claim them. The offer runs until 2 September 2026 (Singapore time), so there’s no rush — but no reason to wait either.

Pokémon Champions is free to download on the App Store and Google Play. The game does have optional paid content, so keep that in mind if you’re playing on a budget.

Last words

Singapore’s #1 ranking on launch day isn’t a surprise — competitive Pokémon has a passionate community here, and a dedicated battling app with full cross-platform play is exactly what many of us have been asking for. If you’re a competitive trainer or just Pokémon-curious, this is the best time to jump in: the meta is fresh, the free Mega Raichu gift won’t last forever, and your Switch progress already transfers if you’ve been playing since April. Download it, claim your Raichu, and let’s see what Singapore’s ranked scene looks like by Season M-4.

Check out our Game News section for more Pokémon updates.

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Pokémon Champions Hits Mobile Today — Battle on the Go From 10am SGT

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Singapore Pokémon fans, clear some storage space — Pokémon Champions is now free to download on iOS and Android, with a global simultaneous launch rolling out today at 10am SGT. The competitive battling game that arrived on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on 8 April is finally in your pocket.

🏆 Pokémon Champions is coming to mobile platforms June 17! — via The Official Pokémon YouTube channel on YouTube

What is Pokémon Champions?

Pokémon Champions is The Pokémon Company’s dedicated competitive battle simulator — a free-to-start title built from the ground up for serious trainer-vs-trainer battles. Think of it as the official home of the Pokémon Video Game Championships (VGC) format, playable on your own terms. Since its Switch debut in April, the game has built a dedicated following despite a mixed initial reception, and the mobile launch is set to open it up to a much wider audience.

Gameplay is structured around complex, strategy-driven 6-on-6 battles. A rental system lets you build competitive teams without grinding a mainline game, and ongoing updates are steadily adding more Pokémon to the roster.

Pokémon Champions gameplay screenshot showing Dondozo and Aegislash vs Charizard and Hisuian Samurott
Image courtesy of The Pokémon Company

Cross-Save and Cross-Play: Your Progress Moves With You

If you have been grinding on Switch or Switch 2, your progress is not left behind. Link your Nintendo Account and your save data transfers seamlessly to the mobile version — and cross-platform multiplayer means you can battle against Switch players from your phone and vice versa. One account, all platforms.

Free Raichu Launch Bonus — With Two Mega Evolutions

To mark the mobile launch, every player on any platform — Switch or mobile — can claim a Raichu, Raichunite X, and Raichunite Y from the in-game mailbox. The promotion runs from today (17 June) through 2 September 2026.

Both Mega forms bring distinct competitive value:

  • Mega Raichu X — gains the Electric Surge ability, setting Electric Terrain for five turns on entry. Grounded Pokémon see a 30% boost to Electric moves and are shielded from sleep.
  • Mega Raichu Y — gains No Guard, meaning all moves used by and against it land with 100% accuracy. Thunder and Thunder Wave become perfectly reliable in any weather.

New Regulation M-B Launches Simultaneously

The mobile release also brings in Regulation M-B, the first ruleset change since Pokémon Champions’ April launch. Both Switch and mobile players step into the new format at the same time, so the competitive field resets cleanly across all platforms.

How to Download in Singapore

Pokémon Champions is free to download and play, with optional in-game purchases for cosmetics and quality-of-life features. No upfront cost.

  • iOS: Search Pokémon Champions on the App Store (App ID 6741503079) or visit the official site for the direct link.
  • Android: Available on Google Play under the same name.

iOS 16.0 and above is required for mobile play.

Last Words

Singapore players now have a legitimate, official competitive Pokémon client in their pocket — for free. Whether you are a long-time VGC competitor or just someone who wants to settle who truly has the best team among friends, Pokémon Champions on mobile removes the Switch paywall from the equation entirely. The Raichu bonus is a solid reason to log in today even if you are already on Switch. Check out our other game news for more on what is landing in Singapore this week.

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Wuthering Waves 3.4 Is Live: Cyberpunk Collab and Free Rebecca

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Kuro Games has dropped Wuthering Waves Version 3.4 “The Dream Not Dreamed” today, and the long-awaited Cyberpunk: Edgerunners crossover is officially live for Singapore players. The headline grab: Rebecca is free for everyone — no gacha pull required.

Wuthering Waves Version 3.4 Official Trailer | The Dream Not Dreamed — via Wuthering Waves on YouTube

The Dream Not Dreamed: Night City Arrives in Solaris-3

Version 3.4 introduces Somnoire: Night City, a limited-time collaboration zone built from Lucy Kushinada’s memories. It captures the Cyberpunk aesthetic faithfully — neon-drenched streets, the Cherry Blossom Market, and Arasaka Headquarters are all explorable. As Kuro Games describes it, it is a place where “dreams overlap with reality, where violence and conflict keep fortunes flowing.”

The crossover, developed in partnership with CD PROJEKT RED, weaves the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners story into Solaris-3 through an episodic quest chain called “At Dream’s Edge”. Startorch Academy joins forces with the Edgerunners to battle Nightmare Tacet Discords — and yes, that includes a boss fight against a Nightmare version of Adam Smasher.

Wuthering Waves x Cyberpunk Edgerunners collaboration — Lucy and Rebecca in Somnoire Night City
Image courtesy of Kuro Games

Meet Lucy and Rebecca: Two New 5-Star Resonators

Two Cyberpunk: Edgerunners characters debut as 5-star Resonators with this update:

  • Lucy — Spectro element, Pistol type. Her signature weapon is the Spectral Trigger. Lucy is available on a limited Convene banner running until 9 July 2026.
  • Rebecca — Electro element, Pistol type. Armed with the Skull Thrasher, Rebecca is the value pick of the patch: she is completely free for all players at Union Level 10 or above, claimable through the Instant Flashlight event.

David Martinez briefly appears in the version trailer. Kuro Games has not confirmed his exact in-game role as of launch.

How to Claim Your Free Rebecca

If you haven’t played Wuthering Waves in a while — or have been meaning to start — this patch is one of the best reasons to log in. Here’s how to get Rebecca at no cost:

  1. Update to Version 3.4 and reach Union Level 10 (if you aren’t there already).
  2. Open the Events menu and look for the Instant Flashlight limited-time event.
  3. Complete the event objectives to unlock and claim your free Rebecca.

The Convene banners — and with them, the free claim window — run from 8 June to 9 July 2026. Don’t leave this one on the table.

Events and What Else Is in 3.4

Somnoire: Night City packs in several event modes alongside the main story:

  • Night City Roaming — the main event hub, including Resonator Trials and Nightmare Challenges against the new collab enemies.
  • Matrix Reform — puzzle-focused content themed around Breach Protocol terminals and Quickhack mechanics, a neat nod to the Cyberpunk RPG DNA.
  • Sweetdream Tuning — milestone rewards earned by pulling on the collaboration banners.
  • Daily sign-in bonuses running throughout the event period.

One detail fans of the anime will love: “I Really Want to Stay At Your House” — the beloved track from the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners soundtrack — plays while you ride a motorbike through Night City. It’s a small touch that will hit differently if you remember what happens by the end of the show.

New weapon Freeze Frame also enters the gacha pool this version, alongside the character-specific Spectral Trigger and Skull Thrasher. Wuthering Waves is additionally confirmed for an Xbox release in July 2026 with exclusive Game Pass rewards at launch.

Wuthering Waves Version 3.4 The Dream Not Dreamed update key art featuring the Cyberpunk Edgerunners crossover
Image courtesy of Kuro Games

Last Words

Wuthering Waves has quietly grown one of the strongest gacha player communities in Singapore and Southeast Asia. A crossover with Cyberpunk: Edgerunners — one of anime’s most acclaimed productions of recent years — is a genuine event, not just a marketing exercise. The free Rebecca offer sweetens the deal for lapsed or new players. Singapore Rovers have until 9 July 2026 to explore Somnoire: Night City and collect their free Electro Resonator before the collaboration wraps. For more gaming and anime news with a local angle, check out our latest news posts on GameTrader.SG.

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Pokémon Champions Mobile Arrives 17 June — Free to Play on iOS and Android

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Pokémon Champions — the battle-focused Pokémon title that launched on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 in April — is coming to iOS and Android on 17 June 2026. The Pokémon Company International confirmed the date on 3 June, and pre-registration is already open on the App Store and Google Play.

Pokémon Champions – Overview Trailer – Nintendo Switch — via Nintendo of America on YouTube

What Is Pokémon Champions?

Pokémon Champions is a free-to-start, battle-focused title built around the strategic depth Singapore trainers already know from the mainline games — types, Abilities, and moves all work the way you expect, but the focus is squarely on head-to-head competition. You assemble your team through in-game recruitment and Pokémon HOME transfers, then customise your Trainer’s look as you climb the ranks.

The game launched on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 in April 2026 and has been building a competitive scene ever since. The mobile expansion dramatically widens the field, giving players on Android and iOS a way in without needing a console.

Cross-Platform Play: Phone vs Switch, No Problem

One of Pokémon Champions’ biggest draws is seamless cross-platform battles. iOS and Android players are matched into the same pool as Switch and Switch 2 players. Your Nintendo Account ties everything together, syncing your progress and Pokémon box across every device you log into. In practice, that means grinding ranked matches on your Switch at home and picking up where you left off on your phone during your MRT commute.

Mega Raichu X and Y distribution event for Pokémon Champions mobile launch
Image courtesy of The Pokémon Company

Free Mega Raichu for Every Player at Launch

To celebrate the mobile launch, The Pokémon Company is giving away a free Raichu — and two brand-new Mega Stones — to every player from 17 June through 2 September 2026. Just check your in-game mailbox after logging in and the rewards will be waiting.

Here’s what you get:

  • Mega Raichu X — with the Electric Surge ability, which sets Electric Terrain upon entry, boosting Electric-type moves and blocking sleep for five turns.
  • Mega Raichu Y — with No Guard, ensuring every move used by or against it lands with 100% accuracy. High-risk, high-reward.

Both Mega Stones will eventually be purchasable through the in-game shop, but claiming them free at launch is the easiest route. This offer applies to the Nintendo Switch version too, so existing players are covered.

How to Pre-Register Now

Search for Pokémon Champions on the App Store or Google Play and tap pre-register, or visit the official Pokémon Champions website for links. The game is free to download when it drops. An optional Starter Pack bundle and cosmetic items will be available to purchase, but full competitive play is accessible without spending.

Last Words

Between Pokémon Center Singapore reopening at Jewel Changi Airport on 1 July and the TCG 30th Celebration set arriving in September, 2026 has been a strong year to be a Pokémon fan locally. A proper competitive Pokémon battle game on mobile — one that puts your iPhone or Android on the same field as Switch 2 players worldwide — fills a gap Singapore trainers have been waiting on for years. Mark 17 June in your calendar, pre-register today, and start building your six. For more gaming news, stay tuned to GameTrader.SG.