{"id":9331,"date":"2026-09-05T14:22:07","date_gmt":"2026-09-05T06:22:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/lumi-master-mobile-launch-september-17-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-09-05T14:22:07","modified_gmt":"2026-09-05T06:22:07","slug":"lumi-master-mobile-launch-september-17-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/lumi-master-mobile-launch-september-17-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Lumi Master Launches 17 September on iOS and Android"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Singapore gamers got an early taste in April \u2014 now the full experience arrives for everyone. <strong>Lumi Master<\/strong>, a cozy monster-catching RPG from Bilibili Games, launches globally on iOS and Android on <strong>17 September 2026<\/strong>, with global pre-registrations already passing three million.<\/p>\n<h2>A Hand-Drawn World Built for Monster Hunters<\/h2>\n<p>Set in Lumia \u2014 a vividly illustrated realm spanning rainforests, deserts, beaches, and volcanic plains \u2014 Lumi Master puts you in the role of an adventurer collecting adorable creatures known as Lumi. There are over 100 species at launch, each with a distinct elemental type, personality, and multi-stage evolution line. The portrait-mode, tap-based controls are built for bite-sized play sessions, but the compendium and training systems quietly reward hours of dedicated play.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/lumi-master-rainforest-explore.png?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Lumi Master exploration view in a hand-drawn rainforest with a glowing structure in the background\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of Bilibili Games<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Catch, Train, Evolve \u2014 100+ Lumi to Discover<\/h2>\n<p>Encounters are frequent and catch rates are generous \u2014 no hour-long grinds before spotting a rare. A card-based capture mechanic gives each catch a tactile feel, while the evolution system rewards how you raise each Lumi rather than just what you catch. Two trainers running the same Flameow can end up with completely different final forms depending on their training choices, giving serious collectors a reason to experiment.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/lumi-master-beach-catch.png?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Lumi Master beach catch scene showing a 100% catch rate for a round capybara-like Lumi on a sunny shore\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of Bilibili Games<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"gt-video\">\n<div style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/N3v0ZywlPpU\" title=\"Lumi Master - Official Announcement Trailer\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\" allow=\"accelerometer;clipboard-write;encrypted-media;gyroscope;picture-in-picture;web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><figcaption>Lumi Master &#8211; Official Announcement Trailer \u2014 via Lumi Master on YouTube<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Battle, Trade, and Build Your Home Base<\/h2>\n<p>Lumi battle in team-based, elemental encounters where type counters and timing make the difference. The Arena and ranking battles give competitive players a ladder to climb, while more laid-back trainers can focus on exploration and home-building. Your in-game home can be decorated and expanded, idle expeditions send your Lumi out for resources while you are offline, and the Trading House lets you swap Lumi and items directly with other players worldwide.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/lumi-master-battle-forest.png?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Lumi Master battle scene in a jungle showing a fox-type Lumi squaring off against a white deer Lumi\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of Bilibili Games<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Over 100 Species to Fill Your Compendium<\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/lumi-master-collection-grid.png?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Lumi Master collection screen showing dozens of Lumi cards sorted by rarity, ranging from level 1 to level 50\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of Bilibili Games<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>With rarity filtering, batch release for duplicates, and a dedicated trade screen, the compendium loop is built to keep collectors busy long past the story content. Bilibili Games has also included cross-server player-versus-player ranking from day one, so there is a competitive ladder ready once you have built a solid team.<\/p>\n<h2>Singapore Got the Early Test \u2014 Here&#8217;s What to Expect at Launch<\/h2>\n<p>Singapore was one of four regions selected for Lumi Master&#8217;s early test service, which went live on 23 April 2026 alongside the UK, Malaysia, and the Philippines. Local players who participated already know the game&#8217;s generous catch rates and relaxed pacing; the 17 September global launch delivers the complete, polished version to iOS and Android worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>Pre-registering via the <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/my\/app\/lumi-master\/id6754979232\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">App Store<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.bilibili.lumi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Play<\/a> earns a Rainbow Lumi Egg at launch \u2014 a guaranteed high-rarity encounter to kick off your collection. A Nintendo Switch 2 prize draw is also running for pre-registered accounts, and additional Rainbow Lumi Eggs and Energy supplies unlock as global pre-registration milestones are hit. Lumi Master is free to download. Follow our <a href=\"\/blog\/category\/news\/\">latest gaming news<\/a> for more mobile launches this month.<\/p>\n<p><!--GT-SCOUT source=\"Web (English)\" theme=\"Video games\" flags=\"none\"--><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bilibili Games&#8217; monster-catching RPG Lumi Master drops globally on iOS and Android on 17 September. Singapore had early test access \u2014 pre-register now for free rewards.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":9326,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":[]},"categories":[30],"tags":[722,1494,1492,399,1493],"class_list":["post-9331","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-11-bit-studios","tag-android","tag-bilibili-games","tag-mobile-games","tag-monster-catching"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/lumi-master-key-art.jpg?fit=1280%2C720&ssl=1","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p13AlF-2qv","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":7210,"url":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/bang-dream-our-notes-1-million-preregistration-beta-august-2026\/","url_meta":{"origin":9331,"position":0},"title":"BanG Dream! 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