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Umamusume: Pretty Derby is set to release globally on June 26. Read on to learn about the game's latest news and developments!
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Umamusume: Pretty Derby News
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August 29
⚫︎ A new story event titled Racing Hearts: Beauty in Bloom!
has begun! That's not all as a new scout spotlight is also included and features 3-star trainees Mayano Top Gun and Air Groove wearing new racewear!
August 8
⚫︎ Grass Wonder, the Japanese racehorse that inspired the Umamusume character, has passed away on August 8 at the age of 30. The official Umamusume: Pretty Derby X (Twitter) has shared the news through a post and have offered their condolences.
August 2
⚫︎ A new scout spotlight in Umamusume: Pretty Derby features 3-star trainees Tokai Teio and Mejiro McQueen in brand-new racewear. The update also introduces SSR Support Cards for Kitasan Black and Satono Diamond, alongside the launch of the “Brand-New Friend!” story event. Players can collect event points to earn an exclusive Support Card, title, and other rewards.
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July 6
⚫︎ Cygames, developer of Umamusume: Pretty Derby, has released an official statement asking fans to respect the privacy and rules of real-life racehorse ranches in Japan. The reminder comes after reports of visitors trespassing and taking unauthorized photos at horse farms linked to the game's characters. The studio emphasized the importance of proper etiquette to avoid disrupting the animals and their caretakers.
July 30
⚫︎ Uma Musume: Pretty Derby brought in $45.4 million globally on mobile in its first 30 days post-global launch, according to AppMagic estimates. While Japan remained the top-grossing region, it accounted for just 49.7% of total revenue—marking the first time the majority of earnings came from outside the country. The game launched worldwide on June 26.
⚫︎ Fans of Umamusume: Pretty Derby have overwhelmed a Japanese donation site after sending over 2,500 kilograms of premium ryegrass to Haru Urara, the famously winless racehorse featured in the game. The $40-per-bundle grass, sold via Namabokuso Bank to support retired horses, saw a surge in global orders after a fan account shared the link—briefly crashing the site due to high traffic.
June 29
⚫︎ Elderly Japanese YouTuber Matchan has gone viral for his Umamusume: Pretty Derby guessing videos, where he identifies the real-life racehorses that inspired the game’s characters. With 40 years of horse racing experience, Matchan’s deep knowledge has impressed fans worldwide following the game’s global release, earning him the nickname “legendary horse grandpa.”
June 8
⚫︎ Following the global release of Umamusume: Pretty Derby, real-life racehorse Haru Urara saw a surge in popularity, surprising her caretaker at Matha Farm. A birthday post from February featuring the mare in a tiara recently went viral, reaching over 25,000 likes and 2.2 million views. On July 3, the caretaker thanked fans, noting Haru Urara is “probably healthier and more energetic than I am!”
