Smart Falcon Joins Umamusume: Pretty Derby as New Playable Character
2025-08-11 10:17:19The popular mobile game Umamusume: Pretty Derby has exciting news for fans as developer Cygames officially announces Smart Falcon as the next three-star character joining the roster of playable trainees. This addition continues the game's tradition of regularly introducing new characters, typically every one to two weeks since its launch.
Global players have experienced an accelerated content schedule compared to the original Japanese version, with Cygames shortening banner durations to help the international version catch up. The developers have been generous with rewards during this process, frequently giving away 1,500 Carats to help players keep up with the faster gacha cycle.
Smart Falcon enters the game as a mid-range racing specialist, boasting A-rank stats for both Mile and Medium distance races. Her racing style suggests she'll excel as a Front Runner, requiring players to prioritize Speed attributes while maintaining sufficient Stamina for longer races. Her unique skill "SPARKLY STARDOM" enhances her ability to maintain lead positions, activating when opponents attempt to pass her during races.
The update introducing Smart Falcon brings more than just a new character. Cygames will launch a fresh Support Card banner featuring popular existing cards like SSR Super Creek and Tazuna Hayakawa. Additionally, players can participate in Part 2 of the "Spring G1 Celebration Event" to earn Carats and other valuable resources by completing various challenges. Smart Falcon is scheduled to debut on August 11.
August promises to be an exciting month for Umamusume: Pretty Derby fans, with Cygames planning to introduce three more trainees after Smart Falcon. These include Narita Brian and special wedding-themed versions of Mayano Top Gun and Air Groove. The current "Golshi Week Celebration" event rewards players with 564 free Carats daily for logging in, up to 10 days.