2026 has only just begun, and already the mobile games industry feels it is on the move. Studios are lining up new partnerships, franchises are looking for some mega releases, and brands from far beyond the gaming world are stepping into the spotlight.
You can almost sense that something big is taking shape, even before all the announcements start rolling in. From familiar crossover events to surprise collaborations that stretch what a mobile game experience can be, 2026 is shaping up to be a year worth paying attention to.
With that in mind, here’s a look at some of the most exciting and interesting gaming collaborations to watch in 2026.
January
| Collaboration | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Doomsday: Last Survivors x Attack on Titan | January 1, 2026 | Play in-game events and earn rewards such as an Exclusive Collector’s Card |
| BGMI x Royal Enfield | January 14, 2026 | Introduces iconic Royal Enfield motorcycle models and collaboration-themed content to the battlegrounds. |
| Free Fire x Jujutsu Kaisen | January 14, 2026 | Brings Cursed Energy mechanics, iconic characters, special abilities, themed gameplay, and rewards. |
| My Talking Angela 2 x Barbie | January 15, 2026 | Adds Barbie-themed outfits, activities, and collaboration experiences as part of a Spring 2026 event. |
| PUBG Mobile x King of Fighters | January 29, 2026 | Features themed in-game events, exclusive cosmetics, character-inspired items, and special rewards. |
| Summoners War x The Lord of the Rings | January 30, 2026 | Introduces the Mordor region on Sky Island, the Land of Shadows event dungeon, and limited-time events. |
| Fortnite x Honkai: Star Rail | January 31, 2026 (Teased) | Honkai: Star Rail characters Kafka and Blade featured, with more details expected soon. |
| Heartopia x My Little Pony | January 31, 2026 (Teased) February 14, 2026 (Arrives) | Featuring the Mane Six, six dedicated banners, original item designs, and a grand prize mechanic. |
| Goddess of Victory: NIKKE x Razer | March 2026 (Live) | New costumes and related content set to arrive in March. |
February
| Collaboration | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Goddess of Victory: NIKKE x Lycoris Recoil | February 2, 2026 (Announced) February 12, 2026 (Live) | Collab with hit anime Lycoris Recoil with Chisato and Takina as the spotlights. |
| Asphalt Legends x Dragonforce | February 2, 2026 | The collaboration will bring six of the band’s hit tracks directly into the game. |
| CSR2 x Bentley | February 4, 2026 | Adds the limited Supersports #199 hypercar in-game. |
| Blood Strike × BLEACH TV Animation Series | February 6, 2026 | Chance to unlock free rewards, and collect exclusive BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War-themed skins. |
| Free Fire x DJ Alok | February 20, 2026 | Brings in new music, and in-game celebrations with free rewards. |
March
| Collaboration | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Monarch: Legacy of Monsters x Godzilla x Kong: Titan Chasers | March 3, 2026 | Features new map events, exclusive rewards, and a powerful limited-time recruitable monster. |
| Tacticool x PAYDAY Robbery Rush | March 5, 2026 | Features in-game events and rewards. |
| The Palworld X Legend of Mushroom | March 7, 2026 | Brings a limited-time Robbery Rush event, inspired avatars, and a Flame Mask weapon skin. |
| MONOPOLY GO! x Hello Kitty and Friends | March 10, 2026 | Adding themed mini-games, Stickers, Style Tokens, and collectibles. |
| League of Legends: Wild Rift x Porche | March 24, 2026 (Announced) | Featuring Porsche 911 GT3 with a Kai’Sa skin. |
| AFK Journey x Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End | March 27, 2026 (Announced) May 1, 2026 (Live) | Featuring Frieren and Himmel from the popular anime. |
Suggested reading:
