For fans of the Pony/Horse Girl anime genre, exciting news is on the horizon! Cygames has officially confirmed an English release for their popular racing simulation game, Uma Musume Pretty Derby. The Japanese version has already garnered significant praise, and now a global audience will have the chance to experience it.
What's the Story?
Cygames has launched an official English website, YouTube channel, and X (formerly Twitter) account dedicated to the global version of Uma Musume Pretty Derby. This ensures regular updates for international players.
For newcomers, Uma Musume Pretty Derby is part of a larger multimedia franchise, including anime, manga, and more. Its popularity stems largely from the success of its anime series.
Originally released in Japan and Asia in February 2021 for Android and iOS, the game centers around "horse girls"—racehorses reincarnated as girls in an alternate universe. Their goal? To become top idols while competing in the "Twinkle Series," a national sports entertainment show.
While the global release is imminent, characters like Gold Ship from Team Spica have already appeared in globally released games such as Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, hinting at future crossovers once the English version launches.
When Can I Play the English Version?
While a precise release date remains undisclosed, the game will be free-to-play and available on Android and iOS. Stay tuned to the official website for the latest updates. In the meantime, check out the official trailer below!
A playable demo of the English version of Pretty Derby will be available at Anime Expo 2024, held at the Los Angeles Convention Center from July 4th to 7th. Don't miss it!
