Roco Kingdom first impression: MoreFun Studios might have created the cutest pet RPG yet

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Story Highlights

  • Roco Kingdom combines nostalgic pet collecting with modern open-world exploration in a surprisingly charming way.
  • Tencent’s newest MMORPG delivers a vibrant fantasy world where adorable pets, exploration, and personality-driven interactions stand out immediately.
  • From Pokémon-inspired creature collecting to Genshin-like exploration, Roco Kingdom already feels like one of 2026’s most promising mobile RPGs.

Roco Kingdom: World, a pet-collecting MMORPG developed by Tencent Games’ MoreFun Studios, has launched on mobile in China. After nearly six years in development, and overcoming several delays and problems, the game is now available to play on its Chinese server following a pre-registration period.

The game was a huge mobile hit, and I recently spent 12 to 14 hours playing it. I’m here to share my initial thoughts on Roco Kingdom Mobile, covering my experience, how it plays, its quality, and what I think of its future potential.

Roco Kingdom is “When Genshin Impact meets Pokémon”

I spent almost all day playing the game on the Chinese server, and I was really impressed. It lived up to all the excitement it generated when it first came out. The game world feels lively, immersive, and has a ton of stuff to discover. The way you collect and train pets is similar to Pokémon, but with some cool new twists that make it even more enjoyable.

Starting this game felt very similar to when I first began playing Genshin Impact – the pace and atmosphere were reminiscent of that experience, and that’s not a bad thing, it just felt nostalgic. I’d describe Roco Kingdom as a blend of Genshin Impact and Pokémon, creating an open-world game centered around collecting creatures.

I’m so excited to start the game, and I get to pick my very first pet! There are three awesome choices: fire, water, and grass. The fire pet is called Rajiji, and it’s seriously adorable with this cool fire glow around it. If I want something speedy, there’s Spring Rabbit, a grass-type that’s super agile. Or, if I like water, I can choose Water Ball, which seems like it’ll be great at all sorts of water-based skills!

I picked Rajiji because I generally prefer fire-type characters. As I played, I discovered many different kinds of pets. You’ll mostly find pets based on the classic three elements at first, but you’ll unlock others as you progress. It’s worth exploring everything carefully, because it pays off later.

Like many pet RPGs, this game lets you evolve your creatures. There’s a huge collection of 376 pets to discover! While some pets are quite common and basic, others are really helpful for getting around and exploring the game world. The game does a good job of showing how different and special each pet can be.

Roco Kingdom shows the potential to be a great game at global release

Building on the popularity of Palworld, this game could become a fantastic monster-collecting experience. Your pets will behave in realistic ways, responding to changes in weather and time. One thing that sets it apart from many other open-world games is its unique turn-based combat system.

Players can really get into learning about the game’s pet system, with all the different skills and roles each pet has. I especially enjoyed discovering powerful team combinations and figuring out how to maximize my pets’ abilities.

I’ve really been enjoying the little details in this game. It’s cool how seriously it takes things – like how some animals hide when it rains, and others only come out at night. These interactions are definitely a highlight for me so far.

People react in different ways because everyone has their own personality. Even something as simple as a fun ride seems appealing. You can ride bigger creatures, and smaller animals will each have their own special way of interacting with you.

Final Thoughts

Honestly, I was worried about how much the game would try to get me to spend, but it’s actually not that bad! They have some really good bundles and passes that give you a lot for your money. Though, I should mention, I’m playing the Chinese version, so it might be different in other regions.

The game heavily emphasizes character customization and fashion, which creates a more relaxed experience than many other mobile role-playing games. However, it’s too soon to form a definitive opinion – the worldwide launch will give us a better understanding of the full game.

Roco Kingdom isn’t just a nostalgic throwback; it genuinely builds upon what made the original game great, while still preserving its charm. The characters and world are incredibly vibrant and full of personality.

It’s too early to say if this game will become the best in its category, especially with strong competitors expected in 2026. However, based on first impressions, it’s easily one of the most exciting mobile games we’ve seen this year.

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2026-05-16 12:12