Hey TouchArcade readers, and welcome back to our weekly roundup of noteworthy game updates! This week, Shaun's had to include more than one free-to-play matching puzzle game update – a telltale sign of a busy week in mobile gaming. But don't worry, we've got some exciting stuff to share, including Shaun's triumphant defeat of King Robert (a recurring highlight, wouldn't you say?). Remember, you can always keep an eye out for updates yourself via the TouchArcade forums, but this weekly summary is here to help you catch anything you might have missed. Let's dive in!
Peglin (Free)
This week's coveted *UMMSotW* award goes to *Peglin*! The 1.0 update lets you tackle Cruciball challenges up to level 20, battle a new Slime Hive mini-boss, and enjoy a plethora of tweaks, bug fixes, balance adjustments, and general improvements. While *Peglin* didn't *need* much, this update is a welcome addition.
Brawl Stars (Free)
It's Brawl time! Stars time! *Brawl Stars* time?! Indeed! This update brings SpongeBob into the mix in a new event. Plus, get ready for two new Brawlers: Moe (Mythic) and Kenji (Legendary), along with several new Hypercharges for existing characters. This content will roll out over the next couple of months, with the SpongeBob event likely launching soon.
stitch. (Free)
What's the best way to improve the relaxing and satisfying *stitch.*? More Hoops, of course! This update delivers just that, with a fresh martial arts-themed batch of puzzles. The theme is secondary; more puzzles are always welcome! Update your app and get those Hoops flowing.
Genshin Impact (Free)
It seems *Genshin Impact* has a new subtitle: *Genshin Impact: Natlan Launch*. This major update introduces the Natlan region and three new characters: Mualani, Kinich, and Kachina, accompanied by new weapons, events, stories, and artifacts. Long-time players will know what to expect, but this is a substantial update nonetheless.
Temple Run: Puzzle Adventure (Apple Arcade)
Another matching puzzle game update, this time on Apple Arcade! *Temple Run: Puzzle Adventure* adds a whopping one hundred new levels and refreshes its tournaments. That should keep players busy for a while… maybe until the next update?
Jetpack Joyride 2 (Apple Arcade)
In this special update to *Jetpack Joyride 2*, Barry Steakfries escapes to the one place untouched by capitalism: SPACE! (Let's just leave that as a mic drop moment to avoid disrupting the article's formatting.) A shout-out to the legendary Tim Curry!
Puyo Puyo Puzzle Pop (Free)
Yet another matching puzzle game, but this one's a classic! This update features new character episodes for Sig, Carbuncle, and Rafisol in Adventure Mode, adds Meena as a playable character (episode pending), and includes seven new music tracks in the shop. Bug fixes round out the update.
Hearthstone (Free)
*Hearthstone* delivers Battlegrounds Season 8: Trinkets & Travels, featuring new content similar to previous seasons. The Trinket Shop is introduced, replacing Buddies, allowing players to purchase Trinkets with Gold twice per game. This sounds like it could be a balancing challenge.
Toon Blast (Free)
This update brings fifty new levels to *Toon Blast*, featuring a new episode with a bee-themed (or happiness-themed) storyline. Bees are cool, right? (Even if a little scary sometimes.)
Royal Match (Free)
One hundred new levels and a new jousting arena arrive in *Royal Match*. The question remains: is it better to see King Robert perish permanently or repeatedly? The choice is yours.That’s it for this week’s update highlights! We’re sure we missed some, so feel free to comment below and share any notable updates we may have overlooked. Major updates will likely get their own news stories throughout the week, and we'll be back next Monday with another summary. Have a great week!
