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Roco Kingdom global release announcement
Overview
Morefun Studios and Tencent Games have announced the global expansion of Roco Kingdom, an open-world creature-collecting RPG. The title, which features over 400 unique creatures known as ‘Jinies’, was originally a successful franchise in China with over 350 million registered players.
This new iteration evolves the franchise from a browser-based game into a full open-world experience set on the magical continent of Kalosia. Following the announcement of its Western market release, the game is set to launch across PC (including Steam and Epic Games), mobile, and consoles including PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Gameplay features include tactical PvP and PvE battles alongside social elements such as farming, home decoration, and exploration.
A global closed beta test (CBT) for PC and mobile is scheduled to begin on October 27, 2026, with registration currently open. A closed beta test specifically for the Japanese version is also slated for the same date.
During a media hands-on event in Tokyo, developers highlighted the game’s immersive open world, which includes dynamic weather, time cycles, and detailed soundscapes designed to reflect the personalities of the Jinies. The title features a turn-based battle system designed to prioritize ‘player strategy and skill over pay-to-win mechanics’. The Tokyo presentation also included live character dialogue demonstrations by voice actors KENN and Aiba Aina.
Entities
Roco Kingdom · Morefun Studios · Tencent Games · Aiba Aina · KENN
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Morefun Studios is planning a closed beta test for Roco Kingdom starting October 27, 2026.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The game features over 400 types of creatures called 'Jini'.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The game is an open-world monster-collection RPG set on the Calosia continent.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Roco Kingdom series has a 16-year history in China with over 350 million cumulative registered players.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The game's battle system focuses on player strategy and skill rather than pay-to-win mechanics.
Timeline
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[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesRoco Kingdom announced for Japan with open-world monster collection
Tencent's Morefun Studios announced the Japanese release of ‘Roco Kingdom’, an open-world monster-collection RPG. A closed beta test is set for October 27, 2026, featuring over 400 unique creatures.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 5 sourcesMorefun Studios announces Roco Kingdom beta test and Tokyo media event
Morefun Studios announced a global closed beta test for its open-world RPG ‘Roco Kingdom’ starting October 27, 2026, following a media event in Tokyo.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesMorefun Studios announces global launch of Roco Kingdom RPG
Morefun Studios is bringing its Roco Kingdom RPG to a global audience, featuring an open world with over 400 creatures. A closed beta test is set to begin on October 27, 2026.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesRoco Kingdom announced by Morefun Studios and Tencent Games
Morefun Studios and Tencent Games have announced Roco Kingdom, an open-world creature-collection game inspired by Pokémon, now entering open beta on Steam.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 15 sourcesRoco Kingdom announced for global release by Morefun Studios
Tencent's Morefun Studios announced the global release of Roco Kingdom, an open-world creature-collector RPG. A global closed beta test for PC and mobile is scheduled to begin on October 27, 2026.
Sources
4p.de · appbank.net · automaton-media.com · cogconnected.com · digital.t-online.de · dtimes.jp · game.watch.impress.co.jp · gamebiz.jp · gamespark.jp · gamingbible.com · getnews.jp · ign.com.cn · inside-games.jp · ithome.com · jpgames.de · news.cube-soft.jp · news.denfaminicogamer.jp · onemoregame.ph · otakupt.com · pocketgamer.com · prtimes.jp
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