Hunter x Hunter Game Hits #1
Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Survivor rocketed to #1 on the charts, showing strong demand for anime-centric RPGs. The free roguelike's success highlights the growing crossover between anime franchises and gaming. Meanwhile, DOOM: The Dark Ages is getting massive DLC described by developers as "basically like a sequel" with "ginormous" new content.
Developed by WonderPlanet and published by Bushiroad Games, *Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Survivor* launched globally on February 18, 2026, for iOS and Android. The game is a "survivor" style roguelike, where players control characters like Gon and Killua to fight off waves of enemies using their signature "Nen" abilities. Its design is optimized for one-handed play on mobile devices. The game's rapid ascent to the top of the charts reflects a powerful trend in the mobile gaming market. Anime-based games dominated revenue charts in 2025, with titles like *Honkai: Star Rail* and *Genshin Impact* earning hundreds of millions of dollars. This success underscores a highly engaged audience for games that leverage established anime universes. This trend isn't limited to new franchises; long-running series also see massive success. For instance, *Dragon Ball Z Dokkan Battle* and *Fate/Grand Order* continued to be top earners years after their initial releases, demonstrating the long-term viability of these anime-to-game adaptations. On the other side of the gaming spectrum, id Software's Director, Hugo Martin, has detailed the massive scale of the upcoming DLC for *DOOM: The Dark Ages*. Martin described the expansion as "freaking huge" and "basically like a sequel," suggesting a content drop far more significant than a typical DLC. The expansion is set to introduce new gameplay mechanics, including a spear weapon that may incorporate dash or leap abilities. Martin also confirmed the return of quick-swapping, a popular feature from previous titles, which will be unlockable within the new content. The DLC is designed to have a high skill ceiling and will feature a "Metroidvania-esque loop" that encourages backtracking and exploration.
