Real Cricket 24 is a popular mobile cricket game. After the January–February 2026 update, it created major issues for players. Users reported that ads appeared frequently during gameplay, seriously disturbing the experience. This issue affects players worldwide, especially in India, Pakistan, and Australia. (Sources: Google Play Reviews, Reddit threads, Discord community)
In December 2025, Nautilus Mobile released update 6.4, in which the developer promised better graphics, new tournaments, and improved features. However, players noticed that ads appear mid-bowl, between overs, and even in menus. Due to this, the flow of the game is completely disrupted. (Sources: Official patch notes, in-game update description)
Complaints are rapidly rising on online forums and social media platforms. Thousands of players have shared their frustration on Reddit, Discord, and XDA Developers. In January 2026, over 2,000 negative reviews were recorded on the Google Play Store, causing the game’s rating to drop from 4.5 to 3.8 stars. (Sources: Reddit r/RealCricket, XDA Developers forum, Google Play rating history)
Free-to-play users are mostly affected, as ads block their gameplay. Some players even claim that occasional ads appear on the premium ad-free version, which is frustrating for users. (Sources: Google Play user comments, Reddit, Discord)
Nautilus Mobile officially confirmed the issue on 3rd February 2026, stating that the problem occurred due to a third-party ad network glitch. Developers temporarily released a hotfix on 4th February, which reduced ad frequency by 40%. The complete patch 6.4.1 is expected on 10th February 2026. (Sources: Nautilus Mobile official support page, patch notes)
Experts say that this case shows how updates that are not properly tested can harm user experience. Excessive ads damage the trust of loyal fans, and the IPL session hype affects player retention. Users are advised to clear the cache, update to the latest version, or play in offline mode until the full patch is released.
In short, developers must maintain a balance between ads and smooth gameplay; otherwise, the trust of loyal players could be lost.
