This new MBC mobile game wants to steal your PUBG squad

MBC GROUP has stepped further into gaming with Tactical Strike, a new 3D mobile combat game built around fast aiming, shooting and tense close-range fights. The title is live on the Apple App Store and is part of a broader push from MBC into gaming, esports and digital events. 

The game is built to work for players across the region and beyond, with Arabic and English supported from day one and a Spanish version on the way. That means players in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and other markets can jump in with a familiar language setting from the start. 

If you follow regional gaming, you’ve likely seen MBC’s name pop up on events and broadcasts already – you can see more on the media group’s footprint in gaming in our Kings Cup MENA coverage.

What kind of game is Tactical Strike?

Tactical Strike is positioned as a 3D mobile combat game that focuses on quick reactions and close-quarters action. It’s not a slow tactical sim – it’s built for quick matches and responsive controls. 

• 3D visuals with detailed battlefields
• Core loop of aiming, shooting and short-range engagements
• Dynamic play style with fast movement and responsive controls
• Designed so that “every second counts” in each match 

In simple terms, this is a mobile shooter where movement feels snappy and feedback is instant. MBC highlights that the controls are tuned to be highly responsive, so players can flick between targets, reposition and slide into cover without the sluggish feel you sometimes get in mobile games.

Visuals are pitched as a strong point as well, with striking 3D quality and rich graphical detail that aim to make maps and structures feel more like a living battlefield than a flat arena. 

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Modes, challenges and customisation

Tactical Strike isn’t just one mode repeated forever. MBC says the game offers a range of challenges spread across different ways to play, each with its own tactical twist. 

• Multiple game modes with different difficulty levels
• Each mode offers unique tactical opportunities
• Character builds can be adjusted per challenge, mode or stage
• Large pool of weapons, ammo types and abilities to mix and match 

That means you’re not locked into one “meta” setup. Before jumping into a match, players can tweak their character loadout for the task at hand – for example, swapping to heavier weapons for more intense close-range skirmishes or leaning on abilities that support team play. The press release points to an “extensive selection” of weapons and abilities, which hints that the game will lean heavily on loadout tinkering and progression as a reason to keep playing. 

For more on hardware that can keep up with mobile games like this, have a look at our breakdown of Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 and its gaming chops.

Voice chat, instant multiplayer and live rankings

One of the standout elements in Tactical Strike is its focus on team communication and fast matchmaking. The game includes built-in voice chat and instant matchmaking systems, backed by live global rankings. 

• Voice Chat so teammates can plan in real time
• Instant Multiplayer that drops players into quick global battles
• Live rankings and leaderboards that track performance
• Designed to appeal to both new players and more serious gamers 

Voice chat makes it much easier to coordinate pushes, call out enemies or warn a friend before they rush into an ambush. The Instant Multiplayer feature suggests that Tactical Strike is built for short, repeatable matches where you can queue up, play a round and be out again in a few minutes. On top of that, live leaderboards should give more competitive players something to chase, turning each match into a way to climb a global or regional ranking. 

If you follow esports and mobile tournaments, you’ll recognise how important this kind of feature set is from events like the Esports World Cup and other mobile-first competitions – we’ve covered that side of things in detail in our Honor Magic7 Pro esports feature.

Regular updates and the “Riyadh Rumble” launch event

Tactical Strike isn’t planned as a one-and-done release. MBC says the game will get regular updates, including new maps, weapons and in-game events to keep the experience fresh over time. 

• Ongoing updates with new maps and weapons
• In-game events to keep players engaged
• Launch activation held at Twisted Labs – Riyadh Boulevard
• “Riyadh Rumble” attended by gamers, influencers and industry figures 

To mark the launch, MBC hosted a “Riyadh Rumble” activation at Twisted Labs in Riyadh Boulevard. The event pulled in gamers, influencers, industry specialists and senior figures from MBC GROUP, with live challenges and interactive demos to show off the game in action.

The focus on events and updates fits the broader strategy outlined by Fadel Zahreddine, Group Director of Emerging Media at MBC GROUP, who describes Tactical Strike as the start of a “new digital era” for the company, with more games and partnerships already in the pipeline. 

How Tactical Strike fits into MBC’s gaming strategy

MBC GROUP has been pushing deeper into gaming, esports and live events, and Tactical Strike is one more step in that direction. The company already runs major TV channels, Shahid streaming and radio, and now it’s expanding its footprint in interactive entertainment too. 

• Tactical Strike is framed as the start of a new digital phase for MBC
• The launch aligns with rapid global growth in gaming
• MBC highlights Saudi Arabia’s young gaming talent and culture
• The group is building a presence across gaming, esports and related events 

In comments around the launch, Zahreddine notes that Tactical Strike is meant to reflect both the global growth of gaming and the strong young talent in Saudi Arabia. The game also helps strengthen MBC’s position in gaming and esports, sitting alongside its TV channels, radio stations and Shahid streaming platform as another touchpoint with audiences across MENA and beyond. 

If you’re interested in how global publishers are also targeting our region’s gamers, check out our feature on MY.GAMES bringing its publishing programme to MENA

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