CookieRun: OvenSmash opens its Southeast Asia regional beta on April 23 at 10:00 AM GMT+8, bringing three-minute 3v3 battles to players in the Philippines, Indonesia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau. This marks the first time Devsisters’ hit mobile fighter touches these markets with full voice acting and region-specific cosmetics.
What You Need to Know
- Launch Date: April 23, 10:00 GMT+8
- Markets: Philippines, Indonesia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau
- Languages: Traditional Mandarin, Thai, Vietnamese, Bahasa, English
- Voice Acting: English, Thai, Mandarin
- Pre-registrations: Over 1 million
- Save Progress: All beta progress carries forward
CookieRun: OvenSmash Brings Fast PvP to Southeast Asia
Devsisters teamed up with VNGGames to push their breakout hit eastward. Since the global launch, CookieRun: OvenSmash pulled in over one million players in just 72 hours. It topped the free app charts on both iOS and Android in the United States and South Korea. Now that same energy hits Southeast Asia, but this version speaks your language.
VNGGames did not simply translate the menus. They built fresh voice tracks in English, Thai, and Mandarin. They also prepared five written languages: Traditional Mandarin, Thai, Vietnamese, Bahasa, and English. From what we’ve seen, this level of care beats the usual patchwork jobs we get in mobile gaming.
Real-Time 3v3 Action for Busy Schedules
CookieRun: OvenSmash runs on quick, bite-sized matches. Each fight lasts three minutes. Teams of three face off in real-time brawls that fill the gap between train stops or coffee breaks. We tested the global build last month, and the touch controls feel tight enough to rival Brawl Stars or League of Legends: Wild Rift.
The Spell Card system sets it apart. These mid-match wildcards drop randomly and can flip a losing fight into a win within seconds. One card might shield your whole team; another could trap foes in icing. Early players call it “chess at sprint speed.” You must read the board fast and choose when to play your hand.
Cultural Skins That Feel Like Home
This regional beta goes deeper than text boxes. VNGGames worked with local artists to dress the cookie cast in outfits that matter. A Vietnamese áo dài skin drops on day one, lotus patterns and all. Singaporean and Malaysian players get nods too, with teh tarik and ondeh-ondeh items that nod to street food culture.
More local fits are coming for the Philippines, Taiwan, Indonesia, and Thailand. From what we’ve seen, these are not tacky add-ons. They look like genuine love letters to each culture.
Why Early Access Matters
Jump in now and you keep every bit of progress. Unlike most betas, CookieRun: OvenSmash will not wipe your account when the full game arrives. That hero you leveled up last week? Still there. The skins you unlocked? Yours forever.
Early birds also snag a regional launch bundle packed with unique trinkets and bonus items. With over one million pre-registrations already locked in, the servers should hum with action from minute one.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the CookieRun: OvenSmash regional beta start in Southeast Asia?
The beta begins April 23 at 10:00 AM GMT+8 for players in the Philippines, Indonesia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau.
Will my progress carry over after the beta ends?
Yes. Devsisters confirmed there will be no wipe. Every level, skin, and item you earn stays with your account for the full launch.
Which languages does CookieRun: OvenSmash support?
The Southeast Asia build offers text in Traditional Mandarin, Thai, Vietnamese, Bahasa, and English. Voice dubbing comes in English, Thai, and Mandarin.
How does the Spell Card system work?
Spell Cards spawn randomly during matches. Players pick them up to gain short-term powers like shields or traps, forcing teams to adapt strategy on the fly.
Is CookieRun: OvenSmash free to play?
Yes. The game is free to download on iOS and Android, with optional purchases for cosmetics and battle passes.
CookieRun: OvenSmash looks set to dominate the mobile PvP scene across Southeast Asia. Grab your pre-registration rewards now and join the fight before the ovens heat up on April 23.
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