Umamusume: Pretty Derby
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Umamusume: Pretty Derby

Umamusume: Pretty Derby, winner of Best Mobile Game at The Game Awards 2025, is ready to race! Scout featured trainees and supporters as you navigate the immersive sports life simulation through the game's in-depth training system and top-of-the-line 3D graphics!

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DEVELOPER POSTSevery ~13d·last 23d ago·11 recorded in 6 months

Is Umamusume: Pretty Derby still being updated? — the short answer, with the evidence.

Catch up before you play

Developer activity at a glance

Catch up on Umamusume: Pretty Derby with the developer’s own announcements. Start with the newest recorded post, then explore the details before you return.

Newest identified developer post

Join the Fun! New Beginnings Celebration Starts Now!

· Published by the developer

3recent developer posts shown belowSelected from the developer record, separately from press coverage. Announcements are not necessarily shipped patches.
Last successful news check: This is our collection date, not the date of the latest patch.
  1. Newest in this record ·

    Join the Fun! New Beginnings Celebration Starts Now!

    From the recorded announcement

    Log in to receive up to 100 free scouts and 4,650 carats! Not only that, Careers only use half of the usual TP, and you have a higher chance to win the Hot Spring Ticket!

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  2. Earlier announcement ·

    New story event—Illuminate the Heart

    From the recorded announcement

    Watch a brand-new story and collect event points to earn an exclusive Support Card, Rainbow Crystal Shards, and more in the story event Illuminate the Heart! And don't miss the Spotlight Scouts for 3-star trainees Vodka and Daiwa Scarlet, now sporting sweet new racewear, as well as new SSR Support Cards featuring…

    Read more of this announcement

    Watch a brand-new story and collect event points to earn an exclusive Support Card, Rainbow Crystal Shards, and more in the story event Illuminate the Heart! And don't miss the Spotlight Scouts for 3-star trainees Vodka and Daiwa Scarlet, now sporting sweet new racewear, as well as new SSR Support Cards featuring Narita Brian and Air Groove!

    Read original announcement ↗
  3. Earlier announcement ·

    New story event—Hark Back, Run Forward

    From the recorded announcement

    Watch a brand-new story and collect event points to earn an exclusive Support Card, Rainbow Crystal Shards, and more in the story event Hark Back, Run Forward! And don't miss the Spotlight Scouts for 3-star trainees Tamamo Cross and Inari One, now sporting sweet new racewear, as well as new SSR Support Cards featuring…

    Read more of this announcement

    Watch a brand-new story and collect event points to earn an exclusive Support Card, Rainbow Crystal Shards, and more in the story event Hark Back, Run Forward! And don't miss the Spotlight Scouts for 3-star trainees Tamamo Cross and Inari One, now sporting sweet new racewear, as well as new SSR Support Cards featuring Oguri Cap and Yaeno Muteki!

    Read original announcement ↗
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95.7
Excellent

Elixir Rating

93.6% of 61,272 Steam reviews are positive, which after adjusting for sample size gives a reception score of 93.4. The developers have shipped 1 substantial update in the past six months, adding 2.3.

reception 93.4·support +2.3·Excellent

Computed from Steam’s own review tally and observable developer activity — never from anyone’s opinion of the game. How this is calculated

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Development

Actively supported

Last heard from developers

23 days ago

Historical posting rhythm

every ~13 days

Substantial updates (6 mo)

1

Current silence

within normal range

The developers post roughly every 13 days and were last heard 23 days ago — within their normal range. 1 substantial update recorded in the past six months, 1 classified as major.

Last successful news check: Nov 9, 2026, 2:02 PM UTC. This is when we checked Steam, separate from when the developer last posted.

Two years of development

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38 announcements · 4 substantial · 8 months with nothing

News & source history

30 recorded posts · includes developer announcements and press coverage

Community AnnouncementsOct 20, 2026
Join the Fun! New Beginnings Celebration Starts Now!

Log in to receive up to 100 free scouts and 4,650 carats! Not only that, Careers only use half of the usual TP, and you have a higher chance to win the Hot Spring Ticket!

Rock, Paper, ShotgunOct 20, 2026
The latest game event to fall afoul of US visa rules is a live concert for horse girl racer Umamusume: Pretty Derby

Umamusume: Pretty Derby has turned out to be one of the most popular games in the world, partly due to being a gacha game and partly due to making pretty girls out of very real Japanese racehorses (which introduces a unique mourning when th…

Community AnnouncementsSep 28, 2026
New story event—Illuminate the Heart

Watch a brand-new story and collect event points to earn an exclusive Support Card, Rainbow Crystal Shards, and more in the story event Illuminate the Heart! And don't miss the Spotlight Scouts for 3-star trainees Vodka and Daiwa Scarlet, n…

Community AnnouncementsSep 7, 2026
New story event—Hark Back, Run Forward

Watch a brand-new story and collect event points to earn an exclusive Support Card, Rainbow Crystal Shards, and more in the story event Hark Back, Run Forward! And don't miss the Spotlight Scouts for 3-star trainees Tamamo Cross and Inari O…

Community AnnouncementsAug 18, 2026
New story event—Days Flying By

Watch a brand-new story and collect event points to earn an exclusive Support Card, Rainbow Crystal Shards, and more in the story event Days Flying By! And don't miss the Spotlight Scouts for 3-star trainees Agnes Digital and Meisho Doto, n…

Community AnnouncementsJul 22, 2026
Don't Miss the Umazing Extravaganza!

A new round of celebrations is underway! Log in to receive the SSR Support Card \ Mihono Bourbon and up to 6,000 carats! Get up to 100 free scouts, enjoy limited-time missions, and check out the celebratory story event!

Community AnnouncementsJul 22, 2026
Brighter Together: Our Grand Concert is here!

A celebration of Umamusume and their fans makes a triumphant return! Ensure the success of the Grand Concert Reboot Project through the power of song and dance!

Community AnnouncementsJul 14, 2026
Join Part 1 of an Umazing Celebration!

New limited-time missions are here! Complete them to receive carats and Scout Tickets! Log in for one free scout per day and up to 1,200 carats! Be sure to check out the special home screen commemorating the event!

Community AnnouncementsJun 26, 2026
Main Story Finale Part 2: "Hope Shines On" Now Available!

Witness the thrilling conclusion of Special Week's story along with her beloved members of Team Sirius!

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Community AnnouncementsJun 11, 2026
New Story Event—Search! Solve! Summer!

Watch a brand-new story and collect event points to earn an exclusive Support Card, Rainbow Crystal Shards, and more in the story event Search! Solve! Summer! And don't miss the Spotlight Scouts for 3-star trainees Taiki Shuttle and Mejiro …

Community AnnouncementsMay 28, 2026
A New Trainee Is Here!

Inari One is the latest 3-star trainee in the Spotlight Pretty Derby Scout! Log in during the event period to receive 1,500 carats!

Community AnnouncementsMay 18, 2026
New Story Event—The Promised Hour: Silks & Three Riddles

Watch a brand-new story and collect event points to earn an exclusive Support Card, Rainbow Crystal Shards, and more in the story event The Promised Hour: Silks & Three Riddles! And don't miss the Spotlight Scouts for 3-star trainees Curren…

Community AnnouncementsApr 26, 2026
It's Golshi time!

Celebrate Golshi Week with up to 5,640 carats and special login bonuses!

Community AnnouncementsApr 5, 2026
New Story Event—Tonight at the Ligne Droite!

Watch a brand-new story and collect event points to earn an exclusive Support Card, Rainbow Crystal Shards, and more in the story event Tonight at the Ligne Droite! And don't miss the Spotlight Scouts for 3-star trainees Seiun Sky and Fuji …

PC GamerApr 5, 2026
Never doubt the commitment of horse-girl fans: Umamusume cosplayers are having actual races at tracks around the world

Umamusume: Pretty Derby took the internet by storm after its global launch in June last year, kicking off a whole new Western fanbase for the anime racing horse girl genre. I was amongst the crowd that got swept up in its surprisingly in-de…

Community AnnouncementsMar 26, 2026
Main Story Finale Part 1: A Dream in the Making Now Available!

Watch as Special Week embarks on a new adventure with her friends!

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Community AnnouncementsMar 23, 2026
Join Part 3 of an Umazing Celebration!

Another round of celebrations has started! Log in to receive the new racewear Rosy New Stars and up to 2,250 carats! Complete limited-time missions for carats, an SSR Voucher, and more!

Community AnnouncementsMar 12, 2026
Trackblazer: Start of the Climax Is Here!

A new contest will decide the greatest: the Twinkle Star Climax! You decide which races to win, and what glory to claim! Forge your own path with your trainee in this new Career Scenario!

Community AnnouncementsMar 12, 2026
Don't Miss the Umazing Extravaganza!

A new round of celebrations is underway! Log in to receive the SSR Support Card \ Satono Diamond and up to 6,000 carats! Get up to 120 scouts, enjoy limited-time missions, and be sure to also check out the celebratory story event!

Community AnnouncementsMar 2, 2026
Join Part 1 of an Umazing Celebration!

New limited-time missions are here! Complete them to receive carats and Scout Tickets! Log in for one free scout per day and up to 1,500 carats! Careers only use half of the usual TP!

Community AnnouncementsFeb 18, 2026
New Story Event—The Peak of Confection

Watch a brand-new story and collect event points to earn an exclusive Support Card, Rainbow Crystal Shards, and more in the story event The Peak of Confection! And don't miss the Spotlight Scout for 3-star trainees Mihono Bourbon and Eishin…

Community AnnouncementsJan 29, 2026
New Story Event—Blossoming Beginnings! New Year's Karuta Showdown!

Watch a brand-new story and collect event points to earn an exclusive Support Card, Rainbow Crystal Shards, and more in the story event Blossoming Beginnings! New Year's Karuta Showdown! And don't miss the Spotlight Scout for 3-star trainee…

Community AnnouncementsJan 27, 2026
Join the Fun! New Beginnings Celebration Starts Now!

Play during the New Beginnings Celebration for lots of exciting rewards like special login bonuses, free daily 10x scouts, and a higher chance to win the Hot Spring Ticket in Career playthroughs!

Community AnnouncementsJan 22, 2026
A New Trainee Is Here!

Tamamo Cross is the latest 3-star trainee in the Spotlight Pretty Derby Scout! SSR Nice Nature and SSR Oguri Cap also appear in the Spotlight Support Card Scout!

Community AnnouncementsJan 22, 2026
Main Story Chapter 5: Scenery Now Available!

Silence Suzuka is the star of Chapter 5: Scenery. Watch her stunning story unfold, supported by an amazing cast of Umamusume!

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Community AnnouncementsJan 5, 2026
New Story Event—Hungry for a Miracle!

Watch a brand-new story and collect event points to earn an exclusive Support Card, Rainbow Crystal Shards, and more in the story event Hungry for a Miracle! And don't miss the Spotlight Scout for 3-star trainees Oguri Cap and Biwa Hayahide…

Community AnnouncementsDec 28, 2025
New Trainees and Support Cards!

Mejiro Dober is the latest 3-star trainee in the Spotlight Pretty Derby Scout! SSR Daitaku Helios also appears in the Spotlight Support Card Scout!

PC GamerDec 22, 2025
The horse girl sickos have done it again, this time raising $800,000 for a farm that houses some of Umamusume's real-life horse counterparts

If there's one good thing to come out of this year, it's the huge influx of horse-brained sickos (hello) who are now well and truly engrossed in the welfare of retired racehorses thanks to gacha game and anime series Umamusume... Read more.

Community AnnouncementsDec 18, 2025
A New Trainee Is Here!

Tosen Jordan is the latest 3-star trainee in the Spotlight Pretty Derby Scout! SSR Kitasan Black and SSR El Condor Pasa also appear in the Spotlight Support Card Scout!

Community AnnouncementsDec 14, 2025
New Story Event—Orchestra in Late Autumn!

Watch a brand-new story and collect event points to earn an exclusive Support Card, Rainbow Crystal Shards, and more in the story event Orchestra in Late Autumn! And don't miss the Spotlight Scout for 3-star trainees Symboli Rudolf and Gold…