

Taking a similar approach to Square Enix’s Final Fantasy: First Soldier, Diablo Immortal is moving the franchise into uncharted territory, embracing MMORPG elements rather than the ARPG gameplay it’s known for. Blizzard is launching a mobile-only version of one of its oldest franchises, Diablo, with the release of Diablo Immortal. If you thought 2021 was an exciting year for AAA mobile games, just wait until you see what 2022 has to offer.

2022 will be a big year for AAA mobile games and crossplay featuresĭiablo Immortal is a mobile-only release of one of Blizzard’s oldest IPs With so much more to look forward to in 2022, here are some of the biggest mobile gaming trends you can expect to see next year. Elsewhere, games such as Top War are using hybrid gameplay elements to boost their UA by appealing to new players, while others such as Cooking Diary are adding social elements to boost player retention. This is alongside major game studios creating mobile-only versions of their IP, with titles such as Final Fantasy: First Soldier and Marvel Future Revolution delivering AAA gameplay on portable devices. While a lot of 2020’s biggest mobile gaming trends have carried over into 2021 and will do so again into 2022, that’s not to say 2021 hasn’t delivered in terms of innovation we’re seeing plenty of gameplay features being used in new and exciting ways. Battle passes have bashed their way out of battle royale and are diversifying into new genres, while events have found a new home as a customizable minigame mechanic for hybrid elements. In fact, features such as these and in-game events have now reached a level of popularity where they’re becoming the norm and creating trends of their own.


We’ve seen some of the biggest trends from 2020 such as battle passes build in momentum as they move into 2021. It’s been another big year for mobile games.
