Umamusume: Pretty Derby Spin-Off Gallops to PS4 in August | Push Square

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Runaway waifu horse racing sensation Umamusume: Pretty Derby will make its PlayStation debut on 30th August, when minigame spin-off Party Dash gallops to PS4 in Japan and around the world. Unlike the main mobile game – which isn’t available in the west yet – this console outing centres on the Slapdash Grand Prix, which features four different sporting events, each with unique gameplay mechanics.

You’ll be competing against cute anime girls across four disciplines: Hurtling Hurdles, Blazing Baskets, Dodgeball Demolition, and Gourmet Gauntlet. You’ll need to assemble a squad capable of winning the event, with a laundry list of star-studded Umamusume characters to choose from.

It sounds like the game will only be available digitally outside of Asia, with prices yet to be announced. There’ll be three post-release DLC packs featuring new characters, and you’ll be able to purchase those upfront as part of a Digital Deluxe Edition. You can get a taste of the gameplay courtesy of the trailer embedded above, and it’ll be interesting to see if this releases convinces CyGames to bring the smartphone title overseas.

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Really sad there’s no physical release outside of Asia, at least for now. But still super stoked for my horse girls to come Global.

Pretty cool, not sure how well the minigames go but still interesting but also not surprising to see a game for this IP.

@rawzeku Asian English physical release? Otherwise yeah sometimes they are just that niche and just aren't viable cost wise for physical. Very unfortunate.