Umamusume: Pretty Derby Welcomes Red Desire – Fans Brace for the 'Saint’s Trials' and Gacha Chaos

The developers of the hit game "Umamusume: Pretty Derby" have announced that the new trainable Umamusume, "★3 Red Desire," will be added to the game starting at noon on May 20th. Following the news shared on the official X (formerly Twitter) account on the 19th, social media has been buzzing with a mix of surprise and high expectations from the player base.

Red Desire is a legendary mare known in horse racing history as the greatest rival to Buena Vista. Her impressive real-life career includes a victory in the Shuka Sho and challenging international stages like Dubai and the Breeders' Cup (BC) in the United States. In the world of Umamusume, she has been given a unique persona as a "self-proclaimed saint." Her character is characterized by a comical and relentlessly positive outlook, where she views every challenge and event as a "trial." On social media, fans have reacted enthusiastically to this personality, with comments like "The Saint’s trials LOL" and "Training her looks like it'll be hilarious."

In terms of gameplay performance, it was revealed that she possesses a "Dirt Aptitude B." This has garnered praise from fans who noted that "Dirt B is a big deal" and "She looks like she'll have high versatility" for various team compositions. There is also great anticipation for how the game will explore her deep historical connections, specifically her rivalry with Buena Vista and her setting where she admires the senior character Vodka.

However, the announcement has also brought about a wave of "screams" from the community. Due to a series of recent high-profile gacha updates, many fans are lamenting their lack of in-game currency. Comments such as "I don't have enough jewels" and "This is a trial for my wallet, too" have become common. With new story scenarios and upcoming seasonal events on the horizon, many trainers find themselves conflicted over the arrival of this long-awaited character.

The Context

"Umamusume: Pretty Derby," developed by Cygames, is a massive multimedia franchise in Japan that personifies famous Japanese racehorses as "horse girls" (Umamusume). These characters inherit the names, histories, and personalities of their real-life counterparts, competing in races and idol-like performances. Red Desire was a prominent Thoroughbred that raced in the late 2000s and early 2010s, famously denying Buena Vista a Triple Crown by winning the Shuka Sho. The game is known for its "gacha" system, where players spend currency to obtain new characters, often leading to intense community reactions when popular historical horses are finally added to the roster.

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