Hey TouchArcade readers, and welcome back to our weekly roundup of noteworthy game updates! This week, Shaun had to include more than one free-to-play matching puzzle game update—but don't worry, we've got some exciting stuff to share, too. And yes, you get to witness Shaun's triumphant defeat of King Robert (always a highlight!). Don't forget to check the TouchArcade forums for updates you might have missed. Let's dive in!
Peglin (Free)
This week's coveted *UMMSotW* award goes to *Peglin*! The 1.0 update lets you challenge levels up to 20 in Cruciball, battle a new Slime Hive mini-boss, and enjoy numerous tweaks, bug fixes, balance adjustments, and other improvements. This game was already great, but this update makes it even better.
Brawl Stars (Free)
It's Brawl Stars time! And guess what? SpongeBob SquarePants is joining the party in a new event! Plus, get ready for two new Brawlers: Moe (Mythic) and Kenji (Legendary), along with several new Hypercharges for existing characters. This content will roll out over the next few months, but the SpongeBob event should be live soon.
stitch. (Free)
More Hoops await in the latest *stitch.* update! This update brings a martial arts theme (sort of), but the best part is simply more levels of this satisfying puzzle game. Get ready for some soothing puzzle-solving action.
Genshin Impact (Free)
*Genshin Impact* now features the Natlan region, complete with three new characters: Mualani, Kinich, and Kachina, plus new weapons, events, stories, and artifacts. Long-time players will know what to expect, but this is a significant update nonetheless.
Temple Run: Puzzle Adventure (Apple Arcade)
Another matching puzzle game update, but this one's on Apple Arcade! *Temple Run: Puzzle Adventure* boasts 100 new levels and refreshed tournaments. It's a substantial update that should keep players busy for a while.
Jetpack Joyride 2 (Apple Arcade)
In this *Jetpack Joyride 2* update, Barry Steakfries escapes to the one place untouched by capitalism: SPACE! (Let's just leave it at that to maintain article formatting.)
Puyo Puyo Puzzle Pop (Free)
Yet another matching puzzle game update! *Puyo Puyo Puzzle Pop* adds new character episodes for Sig, Carbuncle, and Rafisol in Adventure Mode, a new playable character (Meena), seven new music tracks, and bug fixes.
Hearthstone (Free)
*Hearthstone*'s Battlegrounds Season 8, "Trinkets & Travels," is here, bringing new content and the Trinket Shop, where you can buy Trinkets with Gold twice per game.
Toon Blast (Free)
*Toon Blast* adds a new episode with 50 levels, featuring bees and happiness (or a combination of both!).
Royal Match (Free)
*Royal Match* introduces 100 new levels and a new jousting arena. (Let's just say Shaun's feelings about King Robert remain unchanged.)That's it for this week's update roundup! Let us know in the comments if we missed anything. We'll be back next week with another summary. Have a great week!
