Little Kitty, Big City heads to mobile in late 2026

Double Dagger Studio says its cat adventure Little Kitty, Big City will launch globally on Apple iOS and Google Play in late 2026, with a free trial, one-time unlock and a mobile-exclusive AR mode. The game has reached more than 10 million players across PC and consoles, and pre-registration opens Aug. 11, 2026.

Why it matters: - Little Kitty, Big City is moving from PC and consoles to mobile, opening the game to a much larger audience. - The mobile release keeps the game free to try and avoids microtransactions, ads and subscriptions. - The launch adds a mobile-exclusive AR mode, giving the studio a new way to extend the game's appeal.

What happened: - Double Dagger Studio announced that Little Kitty, Big City will launch globally on Apple iOS and Google Play in late 2026. - Pre-registration and pre-orders go live on the Apple App Store and Google Play on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. - The game has been played by more than 10 million people across PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation and Xbox.

The details: - The mobile release uses a "Try Before You Buy" model. - Players can explore some opening neighborhood areas for free. - Players can unlock the full game with a one-time purchase. - The mobile version includes the full story and exploration from the PC and console editions. - The mobile version includes the Kitty Customizer and the full Picture Purrfect Update. - The game adds a mobile-exclusive AR mode that brings Kitty’s hats and personality into the real world. - Double Dagger Studio says the mobile controls were rebuilt for phones, with colorful visual cues and feline-focused design. - The game supports 13 languages: English, Japanese, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Italian, Polish, Russian and Turkish. - The company says the launch trailer is available on YouTube and the press kit is available on the game's press kit page.

Between the lines: - The mobile launch signals that Double Dagger Studio is trying to convert an established hit into a broader, always-available franchise. - The one-time purchase model may help the game stand out in mobile gaming, where ads and in-app purchases are common. - The AR feature suggests the studio is using mobile as more than a port, but as a chance to add a feature not available elsewhere. - Founder Matt Wood said bringing the game to mobile is a way to expand the studio's cozy sandbox to a new group of players.

What's next: - Players can pre-register and pre-order starting Aug. 11, 2026. - The global mobile launch is scheduled for late 2026. - Double Dagger Studio will likely use the mobile rollout to build on the game's existing player base across platforms.

The bottom line: - Little Kitty, Big City is headed to phones with a premium-style mobile release, free trial and exclusive AR hook, aiming to turn a breakout indie hit into a wider mobile success.