Exciting news for fans of horse girl racing simulations—Umamusume: Pretty Derby is finally galloping towards its English release! Developer Cygames made the thrilling announcement on Twitter (X) on April 27, setting the global launch date for June 26, 2025. Originally launched exclusively in Japan on February 24, 2021, for iOS, Android, and PC, the game blends the worlds of racing and idol culture in a unique narrative. In Umamusume: Pretty Derby, legendary racehorses are reborn as "horse girls" or "Umamusume," who sport the appearance of high school girls with the ears, tails, and athletic prowess of horses. These characters train at Tokyo's Tracen Academy, striving to become renowned racers and idols.
The game's Steam page promises an immersive sports life simulation, featuring a robust training system and top-notch 3D graphics. Players can scout from over 20 Uma Musumes through a gacha system, train them, and watch them compete in races and dazzling performances. The success of the Japanese version is undeniable; according to PocketGamer.biz, it generated over $2.5 billion in mobile revenue within four years, nearly reaching $1 billion in its first year alone. Cygames aims to replicate this triumph on a global scale with the English release.
Pre-Registration Now Open!
Following the announcement, Cygames opened pre-registration on April 28, offering enticing rewards to early birds. These include:
- 3,750 Carats (sufficient for 25 scout attempts/pulls)
- 100,000 Monies
- 50,000 Support Points
- 45 Alarm Clocks
- 45 Toughness 30s
- 30 Goddess Statues
Carats, a crucial in-game currency, will help players pull from character and support card banners. Additionally, Cygames is running a pre-registration event with the chance to win incredible prizes, including round-trip plane tickets to Japan. To participate, fans need to follow Umamusume: Pretty Derby's official English Twitter account and repost the event post before the event ends on May 11 at 11:59 PM UTC. Prizes include:
- Round-trip Plane Tickets to Japan – 1 winner
- $50 Amazon Gift Card – 10 winners
- Umamusume: Pretty Derby Acrylic Keychain Set – 5 winners
As Umamusume: Pretty Derby expands its multimedia franchise across games, anime, and music, the English version is set to launch on June 26, 2025, on iOS, Android, and PC. Stay tuned for more updates and dive deeper into the world of horse girls by checking out our related articles below!
