Great news for fans of the Uma Musume Pretty Derby anime! Cygames has officially confirmed an English version of its popular horse girl racing simulation game. The Japanese version has already garnered excellent reviews, and now a global audience will have the chance to experience it.
What's New?
Cygames has launched official English language resources, including a website, YouTube channel, and X (formerly Twitter) account, to keep players updated on the global release.
For newcomers, Uma Musume Pretty Derby is part of a larger multimedia franchise encompassing anime, manga, and more. The game's popularity stems largely from the success of its anime series.
Originally released in Japan and Asia in February 2021 for Android and iOS, the game centers around horse girls—racehorses reincarnated as girls—competing in the "Twinkle Series," a national sports entertainment show, to become top idols.
While the game hasn't had a global release until now, characters like Gold Ship from Team Spica have already appeared in internationally released titles such as Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising. Expect more crossovers once the English version launches.
When Can I Play?
The exact release date remains unannounced, but the game will be free-to-play and available on Android and iOS. Check the official website for updates. In the meantime, watch the official trailer:
A playable demo of the English version will be available at Anime Expo 2024 (July 4th-7th) at the Los Angeles Convention Center.