MINTROCKET, the Nexon-backed studio behind the hit underwater adventure game Dave the Diver, has pulled back the curtain on its next mobile project: Godzilla Defense Force: X. Revealed during a studio showcase on June 11, 2026, the upcoming strategy management title aims to compress seven decades of Godzilla history into a single mobile experience, with closed testing planned for later this year ahead of a global launch on iOS and Android in early 2027.
What Is Godzilla Defense Force: X?
Godzilla Defense Force: X is best understood as a successor to MINTROCKET's 2019 mobile title Godzilla Defense Force, a game that reportedly passed 10 million downloads before the original development team's studio closed and support for it dried up. Rather than a simple remaster or re-skin, the new project is being rebuilt from the ground up, with MINTROCKET committing full studio resources to its development.
In the game, players take on the role of a commander leading the Earth Defense Force, tasked with protecting cities around the world from waves of attacking Kaiju. As a strategy management title, success appears to hinge on how well you can build bases, manage resources, and position your forces before each monster attack arrives.
A Roster Spanning 70+ Years of Godzilla History
One of the biggest hooks MINTROCKET is leaning into is sheer scale. The game is being marketed as covering roughly 70 to 72 years of Godzilla lore, starting with the original 1954 film and stretching all the way to more recent interpretations such as Hollywood's MonsterVerse films and Japan's Godzilla Minus One.
That kind of timeline points to an unusually deep potential roster of Kaiju. Beyond simply battling these monsters, reporting around the reveal also points to a summon-style mechanic, letting players recruit certain Kaiju to fight alongside the Earth Defense Force rather than against it, adding a collection layer on top of the core defense gameplay.
Quick Facts: Godzilla Defense Force: X
- Developer: MINTROCKET (the studio behind Dave the Diver)
- License: Produced under license from Toho
- Platforms: iOS and Android
- Genre: Strategy management / city defense
- Predecessor: Godzilla Defense Force (2019), 10M+ downloads
- Closed testing: Planned for the second half of 2026
- Global launch window: Early 2027
How the Defense Gameplay Works
At its core, Godzilla Defense Force: X tasks players with placing a variety of bases, facilities, and weapon emplacements around threatened cities, then managing those assets as Kaiju attacks escalate. It's the kind of base-building, defense-focused loop that tends to translate well to mobile, where short, manageable play sessions matter.
The game is also designed in portrait orientation, which is common for mobile strategy titles since it suits one-handed play. Some early viewers of the reveal trailer have pointed out that a landscape layout might better showcase city-wide Kaiju destruction, but portrait remains the more typical choice for this kind of mobile management game.
- Strategic base and facility placement across cities worldwide
- A roster drawing on more than 70 years of Godzilla films
- A summon system to recruit Kaiju as allies in battle
- Rebuilt from scratch with full MINTROCKET studio backing
We're excited to share the first trailer for MINTROCKET's new mobile project,
— MINTROCKET (@mintrocketgames) June 11, 2026
GODZILLA DEFENSE FORCE: X!
Closed testing begins later this year, with a full release planned for 2027.
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MINTROCKET's official reveal post for Godzilla Defense Force: X.
Built by a Lifelong Godzilla Fan
The driving force behind Godzilla Defense Force: X is MINTROCKET CEO Jaeho Hwang, who has spoken openly about his long-standing love for the Godzilla franchise. Hwang previously worked on the Godzilla-themed crossover content for Dave the Diver, and he has described this new project as a chance to build the kind of Godzilla game he's always wanted to play.
Hwang has also acknowledged the legacy of the original Godzilla Defense Force, noting that despite passing 10 million downloads, the previous team behind it saw its studio close before the game could receive long-term support. With MINTROCKET's mobile expertise now behind the project, the stated goal is a game that rewards long-time Godzilla fans while still feeling approachable for newcomers.
Release Date, Testing Plans, and Platforms
MINTROCKET has confirmed that Godzilla Defense Force: X is heading to both iOS and Android. A round of closed or small-scale testing is planned for the second half of 2026, which should give the studio a chance to gather player feedback before the full release.
The global launch is currently targeted for early 2027, though as with most mobile games still in development, exact dates and regional rollout plans could change. Pre-registration has not opened yet, but MINTROCKET is expected to share further details, including sign-up information, in the coming weeks and months.
Official reveal trailer for Godzilla Defense Force: X.
How to Stay Ready for the Beta
- 1 Follow MINTROCKET's official account for the latest closed beta announcements and sign-up windows.
- 2 Watch the reveal trailer to get familiar with the Kaiju roster, art style, and core gameplay loop before testing begins.
- 3 Check the iOS App Store and Google Play listings periodically, since pre-registration pages typically go live ahead of beta testing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Godzilla Defense Force: X a new game or a remaster?
It's a new build rather than a remaster. While it follows on from 2019's Godzilla Defense Force, MINTROCKET has stated that the new game is being developed from scratch with full studio support.
When will Godzilla Defense Force: X be released?
A global release on iOS and Android is currently planned for early 2027, with closed testing expected during the second half of 2026.
Can players fight alongside Kaiju instead of just against them?
Yes. Alongside defending cities from attacking Kaiju, the game is expected to include a summon mechanic that lets players recruit certain monsters to fight on their side.
Who is developing Godzilla Defense Force: X?
The game is developed by MINTROCKET, the Nexon-backed studio also known for Dave the Diver, produced under license from Toho.
Final Thoughts
Godzilla Defense Force: X arrives at a moment when Kaiju games seem to be having a mobile moment, with titles like GigaBash also making the jump to phones and tablets. For Godzilla fans, the promise of a roster spanning more than 70 years, city-defense strategy gameplay, and the chance to fight alongside legendary monsters makes for an exciting pitch.
Whether the final game lives up to that ambition should become clearer once closed testing begins later in 2026. Until then, the reveal trailer offers an early look at the scale and visual style players can expect when Godzilla Defense Force: X launches on iOS and Android in early 2027.
