Get ready, fans! The English version of Umamusume: Pretty Derby has an official release date, and it's coming with exciting opportunities for fans to win round-trip tickets to Japan. Here's everything you need to know about the game and how to get involved in the upcoming events.
Umamusume: Pretty Derby Releases Globally on Steam
Coming This June 26
Mark your calendars for June 26, 2025, as Umamusume: Pretty Derby gallops onto the global stage with its English release. Developer Cygames made the exciting announcement on Twitter (X) on April 27, with pre-registrations opening the very next day on April 28.
Originally launched in Japan on February 24, 2021, for iOS, Android, and PC, the game introduces players to a fascinating world where legendary racehorses are reincarnated as "horse girls" or "Umamusume." These characters combine the appearance of a high school girl with the ears, tails, endurance, and speed of horses, training at Tokyo's Tracen Academy to become renowned racers and idols.
According to the game's Steam page, players can dive into a rich sports life simulation, scouting and training over 20 different Uma Musumes through an in-depth training system and stunning 3D graphics. The game features a gacha system for scouting and training these unique characters, competing in races, and showcasing their talents.
PocketGamer.biz reported in March 2025 that the Japanese version of Umamusume: Pretty Derby had amassed over $2.5 billion in mobile revenue within four years, nearly hitting the $1 billion mark in its debut year of 2021. With the English release, Cygames aims to capture this success on a global scale.
Pre-Registration Now Open!
Following the English release announcement, Cygames opened pre-registrations on April 28, offering a host of rewards to kickstart your racing journey. These rewards include:
- 3,750 Carats (enough for 25 scout attempts/pulls)
- 100,000 Monies
- 50,000 Support Points
- 45 Alarm Clocks
- 45 Toughness 30s
- 30 Goddess Statues
Additionally, a pre-registration event offers fans the chance to win amazing prizes, including round-trip plane tickets to Japan. To participate, simply follow the official English Twitter account of Umamusume: Pretty Derby and repost the event post during the specified period. The event runs until May 11 at 11:59 PM UTC, with the following prizes up for grabs:
- 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's release on June 26, 2025, for iOS, Android, and PC is highly anticipated. Stay tuned to our site for the latest updates and more information about this exciting game!
