Morefun Studios has announced that Roco Kingdom, a long-running Chinese franchise, will hold its first global closed beta on 27 October 2026 for PC, iOS and Android, following a successful domestic launch earlier this year
Roco Kingdom, a major name in Chinese gaming for over a decade, is preparing for its first global closed beta, scheduled to begin on 27 October 2026. The announcement was made by Morefun Studios during Gamescom Opening Night Live, confirming that the franchise will soon be accessible to players outside China for the first time. The closed beta will be available on PC, iOS and Android, with registration now open via the official website.
Franchise Background and Domestic Success
Originally launched as a browser game in 2010, Roco Kingdom has since expanded into a multimedia franchise, including four feature films, an animated series, and more than 100 published books. The latest mobile entry, released in China in March 2026, quickly rose to the top of the country's app charts, leading both in daily active users and revenue among new mobile titles. Over its 16-year history, the series has accumulated more than 350 million registered players, highlighting its significant domestic reach.
Gameplay Structure and Social Features
Roco Kingdom is described as a multiplayer open-world creature-collecting game. Players explore the continent of Carosia, encountering and befriending creatures known as Jinies. At launch, the game will feature over 400 unique Jinies, each with individual characteristics such as height, weight and behavioural patterns, contributing to a dynamic in-game ecosystem. The world is designed around natural habitats, with different landscapes and climates influencing where Jinies appear and how they interact.
Social systems are a core part of the experience, extending beyond traditional trading and battling. Players can customise and farm their own home spaces, visit friends' setups, and travel together using shared rides. Cross-platform play is supported, allowing PC and mobile users to play together. Morefun Studios, also known for Arena Breakout: Infinite, has reportedly spent six years developing this latest iteration.
Monetisation and Competitive Play
Roco Kingdom will launch as a free-to-play title. Morefun Studios has stated that all Jinies can be obtained through gameplay, with the competitive meta focused on strategy, team composition and type matchups rather than paid advantages. The studio has emphasised that the game is not designed as pay-to-win, aiming to ensure that player skill and tactical choices determine outcomes in player-versus-player battles.
With the closed beta set for late October, players interested in participating can register now. The test will cover PC, iOS and Android platforms, and further details about content scope and regional availability are expected closer to launch. For context on how regional regulations can affect digital game access, Rockstar's recent approach to Grand Theft Auto VI physical editions in Japan required digital code redemption within a set period, as detailed in our coverage of GTA 6's Japanese release conditions.
What Remains Unconfirmed
While the closed beta date and platforms are now official, several details remain unaddressed. Morefun Studios has not yet specified the number of regions included in the initial test, nor has it outlined the full extent of content that will be available during the beta. There is also no confirmation on whether progress will carry over to launch or if additional beta phases are planned before a full global release. Technical performance targets, such as frame rate and resolution on each platform, have not been detailed at this stage.
As more information is released in the coming months, players can expect further updates on gameplay systems, monetisation specifics and regional access. The global closed beta represents a significant step for Roco Kingdom as it transitions from a China-exclusive franchise to an international release, but the final launch date and post-beta roadmap have yet to be confirmed.
Cross-platform play allows users on different devices-such as PC, iOS and Android-to play together in the same game world. This feature requires careful technical implementation to ensure fair matchmaking, synchronised updates and consistent performance across platforms. For players, cross-play can expand the active player base and make it easier to connect with friends, but it also introduces challenges around input differences and balancing competitive play between devices.
