The wait is over for fans of Umamusume: Pretty Derby as the English version's release date has finally been announced. Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of horse girls and high-speed racing as the game goes global. Learn more about what's in store and how you can snag a chance to win round-trip tickets to Japan!

Umamusume: Pretty Derby Releases Globally on Steam

Coming This June 26

Umamusume: Pretty Derby is galloping towards its English release, bringing the unique horse girls racing simulation to players worldwide. Developer Cygames took to Twitter (X) on April 27 to announce that the game will launch on June 26, 2025, with pre-registrations opening on April 28.

Originally launched in Japan on February 24, 2021, for iOS, Android, and PC, Umamusume: Pretty Derby weaves a captivating narrative where legendary racehorses are reborn as "horse girls" or "Umamusume." These characters, resembling high school girls yet possessing the ears, tails, endurance, and speed of horses, train at Tokyo's Tracen Academy with dreams of becoming renowned racers and idols.

According to its Steam page, the game offers an engaging sports life simulation with a comprehensive training system and stunning 3D graphics. Players can scout and train over 20 different Uma Musumes, participate in races, and showcase their skills in dazzling performances. The game features a gacha system to enhance the excitement of scouting and training these unique characters.

In March 2025, PocketGamer.biz reported that the Japanese version of Umamusume: Pretty Derby amassed over $2.5 billion in mobile revenue within just four years, nearly reaching $1 billion in its first year alone in 2021. With the upcoming English release, Cygames aims to achieve similar success on a global scale.

Pre-Registration Now Open!

Following the English version release date announcement, Cygames opened pre-registrations on April 28, offering a suite of rewards to help players kickstart their racing journey. Pre-registered players will receive the following:

• 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, Cygames is hosting a pre-registration event where participants have the chance to win fantastic prizes, including round-trip plane tickets to Japan. To enter, fans need to 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**. Prizes include:

• Round-trip Plane Tickets to Japan – 1 winner
• $50 Amazon Gift Card – 10 winners
• Umamusume: Pretty Derby Acrylic Keychain Set – 5 winners

Umamusume: Pretty Derby continues to expand its multimedia franchise, encompassing games, anime, and music. The English version is set to launch on June 26, 2025, across iOS, Android, and PC platforms. Stay updated with the latest news and developments by checking out our article below!