Honor of Kings Returns to No. 1
Tencent’s Honor of Kings climbed four spots to reclaim the top spot in global mobile game revenue for April 2025, according to data from Bicky. The game’s strong comeback was driven by its “May 5 Friends’ Day” event, which introduced new gameplay modes and a special skin for the popular character Arthur. The event, made in partnership with Sanrio, helped boost player spending.
Last War: Survival Jumps to No. 2
Last War: Survival rose to second place, thanks to its Easter-themed event. The update added new castle skins and limited-time rewards, keeping players engaged. Seasonal events like these are key to maintaining player interest and spending.
Whiteout Survival Holds Steady at No. 3
Despite small ranking changes, Whiteout Survival stayed in the top three. Its Easter event and a major update called Snowbusters kept the game fresh and exciting for players.
MONOPOLY GO! and Royal Match Round Out the Top 5
MONOPOLY GO! held onto fourth place with its fun social gameplay and regular events, including the return of City Racers and Adventure Club Vikings. Royal Match stayed in the top five, proving that its puzzle mechanics and frequent updates keep players spending.
Global Mobile Game Spending Declines Slightly
In April 2025, players spent about $6.48 billion on mobile games across the App Store and Google Play, down 4.5% from last year. The U.S. was the biggest market, making up 31.5% of revenue, followed by China (iOS) at 18.8% and Japan at 13.2%.
Fastest Rising Games
Wipeout: Star Dome Railroad jumped 24 spots, the biggest gain in April. New characters (Reidie and Nakasha) and the Let’s Run Star Rail WORLD! event drove spending. SD Gundam G Generation ETERNAL, a new game based on a classic anime, also had a strong debut, especially in Japan.
Key Takeaways
- Events and updates keep players engaged and spending.
- Big franchises (Honor of Kings, MONOPOLY GO!) stay on top with fresh content.
- The U.S., China, and Japan remain the biggest mobile gaming markets.
- New characters and collaborations can quickly boost a game’s revenue.
(Note: Data excludes third-party Android stores.)
