"Umamusume: Pretty Derby Now Available in English"

Get ready, fans of horse girls and racing simulations! The highly anticipated English version of Umamusume: Pretty Derby is galloping towards its global release. Dive into this article to discover what awaits players 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

Mark your calendars for June 26, 2025! Umamusume: Pretty Derby, the beloved horse girls racing simulation, is set to launch its English version worldwide. Cygames made the exciting announcement via Twitter (X) on April 27, with pre-registrations kicking off the very next day on April 28.

Originally launched in Japan on February 24, 2021, for iOS, Android, and PC, Umamusume: Pretty Derby introduces players to a unique world where legendary racehorses are reborn as "horse girls" or "Umamusume." These charming characters, sporting the appearance of high school girls with horse ears, tails, and exceptional athletic abilities, train at Tokyo's Tracen Academy. Their goal? To become renowned racers and idols.

The game's Steam page promises an immersive sports life simulation with an in-depth training system and stunning 3D graphics. Players can scout and train over 20 different Uma Musumes, engage in thrilling races, and showcase dazzling performances. The game features a gacha system to enhance the excitement of scouting new 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 hitting the $1 billion mark in its debut year of 2021. With its English release, Cygames aims to capture the same success on a global scale.

Pre-Registration Now Open!

Following the English version release date announcement, Cygames opened pre-registrations on April 28. Early birds will be rewarded with a treasure trove of in-game goodies to jumpstart their racing careers. Here’s what you can expect:

• 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 running a pre-registration event offering participants a chance to win incredible prizes, including round-trip plane tickets to Japan! To enter, simply follow Umamusume: Pretty Derby’s official English Twitter account and repost the event post during the designated period. The event concludes on May 11 at 11:59 PM UTC. The 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 empire, encompassing games, anime, and music. Set to launch its English version on June 26, 2025, on iOS, Android, and PC, the game is poised to captivate a global audience. Stay tuned for more updates and don't miss out on the latest news by checking out our related articles below!