Farlight Games Soft-Launches Ace Trainer

• Farlight made waves in 2024 through their continued collaboration with Lilith Games, launching the mobile RPG AFK Journey
• Now, their newest title Ace Trainer has entered soft launch - but what makes this game stand out?
• A unique blend of tower defense, pinball mechanics, and monster collection offers surprising gameplay variety

2024 marked another successful year for Farlight as they partnered with Lilith Games to release AFK Journey, satisfying mobile gamers' appetite for idle RPGs. As we move into 2025, the studio shows no signs of slowing down, with Ace Trainer being their first notable upcoming release. Currently in soft launch across select markets including South Korea and the United States, this game has already caught our attention.

How would we describe Ace Trainer? Imagine the creature-collecting appeal of Pokémon with a post-apocalyptic twist. Players capture, train, and develop fantastical creatures that defend against zombie hordes - creating a tower defense experience rather than traditional turn-based combat. The Palworld-inspired approach gives this familiar concept fresh appeal.

The game introduces an unexpected pinball mechanic for resource collection, creating a surprisingly diverse gameplay mix. While its global availability remains uncertain, the multi-region soft launch clearly indicates Farlight's confidence in Ace Trainer's potential.

Ambitious vision?

Based on early information, Ace Trainer appears to throw every popular game mechanic into the mix. Though unavailable in my region (UK), the combination of PvP, PvE, tower defense, and pinball elements creates an overwhelming yet intriguing proposition.

While this kitchen-sink approach initially seems excessive, it precisely matches current gaming trends that many players actively seek. The real challenge will be whether these diverse systems can maintain depth and balance over extended gameplay sessions.

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