LOS ANGELES, CA - July 10, 2026 - Gabriel’s Games today launched Season 2: Friends & Foes for Battle Waves: Mobile, adding direct friend PvP invites, new Daily Quests, a new Battle Pass, and expanded PvP customization to the free-to-play Deckbuilder & Auto-Battler on the App Store and Google Play.
The update follows 175,000 total downloads across iOS and Google Play in the game’s first six weeks, moving the solo-developed title from launch into its first major live season. Friends & Foes runs for six weeks, from July 10 through August 21, giving players a limited window to complete the new Battle Pass, finish Daily Quests, and unlock Season 2 rewards.
Built and operated by solo developer Gabriel, Battle Waves: Mobile continues to expand with live seasonal updates while being built and operated by a solo developer. Season 2: Friends & Foes introduces direct friend PvP, new Daily Quests, Battle Pass rewards, arena personalization, and expanded cosmetics.
For the first time, players can add friends and send direct PvP invites, turning PvP matches and deck testing into personal rivalries. Players can challenge friends directly, test new faction decks, show off cosmetics, and settle rivalries in real-time battles.
The Battle Waves: Mobile - Official Season 2 Trailer is also available now. The trailer shows Friends & Foes in action, including direct friend challenges, the new reward track, PvP customization, and the competitive lane battles at the heart of Battle Waves.
“Battle Waves has always been about outsmarting your opponent,” said Gabriel, founder of Gabriel’s Games and solo developer of Battle Waves: Mobile. “Season 2 makes that rivalry personal. Now you can invite a friend, test your deck, and settle the rivalry in a real match.”
In a hands-on preview, PocketGamer.com highlighted the game’s polish and tactical combat feel, writing that the combat makes that “just one more run” urge “a real thing.”
What's New in Friends and Foes
- Friends List with PvP Invites - Add friends and challenge them directly in real-time PvP battles.
- New Daily Quests - Take on new quest types, including goals for winning PvP matches, using specific factions, and earning Battle Pass XP.
- Tripled Battle Pass XP Rewards - Earn Battle Pass progress faster with tripled Battle Pass XP rewards from Daily Quests.
- Free and Premium Battle Pass Tracks - Progress through a seasonal reward track with free and premium rewards, including gold, gems, stardust, cosmetics, and faction unlocks.
- Favorite Arena Selection for PvP - Select a favorite PvP arena to personalize the match experience.
- Stackable Hats - Stack compatible hats to create even crazier unit looks.
- Card Chromas - Unlock rare color variants and visual effects for collectible cards.
Battle Waves: Mobile blends deckbuilding strategy with auto-battler lane-based combat, challenging players to build faction decks, deploy armies of creatures in waves, counter enemy pushes, and destroy the opposing base. The game features an infinite campaign, ranked online PvP, collectible cards, and faction synergies built for quick strategy matches.
With Friends & Foes, Season 2 is about rivalry and expression: invite a friend, stack some hats, pick your arena, and prove whose deck comes out on top.
The update is available now through the App Store and Google Play. Existing players can update today, while new players can download Battle Waves: Mobile for free and join Friends & Foes before the six-week season ends.
Watch the Battle Waves: Mobile - Official Season 2 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsvn2sfcMGM
Download Battle Waves: Mobile for Free:
App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/battle-waves-mobile/id6755949524
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.GabrielsGames.BattleWaves
Press Assets: https://presskit.gabrielsgames.com/sheet.php?p=battle_waves_mobile
About Battle Waves: Mobile
Battle Waves: Mobile is a free-to-play Deckbuilder & Auto-Battler for iOS and Android from Gabriel’s Games. Players build faction decks, deploy armies in real-time wave battles, and compete across an infinite campaign and ranked PvP in fast strategy matches built around timing, counters, and quick tactical decisions.
About Gabriel’s GamesGabriel’s Games is an independent studio founded by solo developer Gabriel. The studio creates approachable strategy games built around expressive worlds, clear strategy systems, and player-driven moments.
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