Umamusume: Pretty Derby English Release Date Announced

Get ready, fans! The eagerly anticipated English version of Umamusume: Pretty Derby is set to gallop onto your screens. Here's everything you need to know about the game's release and exciting opportunities for fans.

Umamusume: Pretty Derby Releases Globally on Steam

Coming This June 26

Mark your calendars for June 26, 2025, as Umamusume: Pretty Derby races towards its English release, bringing the unique horse girls racing simulation to a global audience. 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 world where legendary racehorses are reborn as "horse girls" or "Umamusume." These characters, resembling high school girls but with the ears, tails, endurance, and speed of horses, train at Tokyo's Tracen Academy with dreams of becoming renowned racers and idols.

According to the game's Steam page, players can "scout featured trainees and supporters as you navigate the immersive sports life simulation through the game’s in-depth training system and top-of-the-line 3D graphics!" The game features a gacha system, allowing players to choose from over 20 Uma Musumes to scout, train, and compete in races, showcasing their stunning performances.

In a March 2025 report by PocketGamer.biz, the Japanese version of Umamusume: Pretty Derby amassed over $2.5 billion in mobile revenue within four years, nearing $1 billion in its launch year of 2021. With the English release, Cygames aims to replicate this success on a global scale.

Pre-Registration Now Open!

Following the announcement of the English version's release date, Cygames opened pre-registrations on April 28, offering players a variety of rewards to kickstart their racing journey. These include:

• 3,750 Carats (good 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 gives fans a chance to win incredible prizes, including round-trip plane tickets to Japan. To participate, follow Umamusume: Pretty Derby’s official English Twitter account and repost the event post during the specified period. The event concludes on May 11 at 11:59 PM UTC. Prizes include:

• 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 is set to launch on June 26, 2025, for iOS, Android, and PC. Stay tuned for more updates and exciting news about the game!