Umamusume: Pretty Derby Wins Best Mobile Game at The Game Awards 2025

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Video game publisher and developer Cygames, Inc. (HQ: Shibuya, Tokyo; President: Koichi Watanabe, hereinafter referred to as “Cygames”) is proud to announce that its popular title Umamusume: Pretty Derby has been awarded Best Mobile Game at The Game Awards 2025, marking a major milestone for the hit multimedia franchise and its continually growing global audience. The English version is available on iOS, Android, and PC via Steam🄬 and Google Play Games.

Umamusume: Pretty Derby is a simulation game and part of the Umamusume Project, a multimedia franchise produced by Cygames, which consists of anime, manga, music, and games that tell stories of characters inspired by racehorses. Along with their classmates and trainers, the Umamusume work towards every racer’s dream—winning the Twinkle Series.

“We are deeply honored to announce that Umamusume: Pretty Derby has been awarded Best Mobile Game at The Game Awards,” said Motohiro Okubo, CEO of Cygames America. “This milestone achievement would not have been possible without the tremendous support of our fans around the world and the unwavering dedication of our development and operations teams. This recognition marks an important step forward for our company, and we remain committed to delivering innovative, best-in-class entertainment experiences that resonate with audiences globally. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our amazing community and look forward to continuing this journey together.”

Following the premiere of its popular anime adaptation, the game first launched in Japan in 2021, blending character-driven storytelling, training simulation, and competitive racing featuring characters who embody the names and spirits of legendary racehorses. The game has rapidly become one of Cygames’ biggest success stories spawning music releases, live events, and an internationally expanding fanbase. With its consistent content updates, high-quality animation, and performance focused gameplay, the game continues to grow and garner widespread acclaim.

In addition to its prestigious win at The Game Awards 2025, Umamusume: Pretty Derby has continued to earn multiple industry honors, including Best Mobile Game at Thailand Game Show, the Best Game Award from Google Play, the Excellence Prize at Japan Game Awards, and several Famitsu Awards recognizing its character design, live operations, and ongoing community engagement. Players from around the world have also unanimously hailed the merits of the game, giving the title “Overwhelmingly Positive” reviews on Steam, 4.5/5 on App Store, and 4.4/5 on Google Play.

For more information about Umamusume: Pretty Derby, please visit the official website, X, Facebook, YouTube and Discord.

About Cygames

Tokyo-based Cygames, Inc. is renowned for the development and management of numerous mobile and console game titles including Umamusume: Pretty Derby and Granblue Fantasy: Relink, as well as their various ventures into the animation and comics industries. The company’s vision of being the best in entertainment is reflected in their constant efforts to bring original and exciting experiences to all who enjoy their content.

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