China Approves 117 Video Games Amid Black Myth: Wukong Phenomenon
China's Gaming Market Surge
This month, China's National Press and Publication Administration (NPPA) unveiled approvals for 117 video games, the highest number so far in 2024, as excitement surrounds the release of Black Myth: Wukong. Tencent Holdings' Yirenzhixia, and titles from NetEase and Alibaba’s Lingxi Games are among the newly licensed games.
Market Rebound and Player Demand
Since halting licensing in April 2022, the NPPA has approved 850 domestic titles in the first eight months of this year, a significant increase from 609 in the same period in 2023. The new approvals reflect a revitalized gaming market fueled by the blockbuster success of Black Myth: Wukong.
- Black Myth: Wukong, developed by Game Science, is based on the classic novel Journey to the West.
- The game has sold over 10 million copies in just three days since its release.
- Available on PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Steam, with an Xbox release expected.
Bright Future for Chinese Gaming
The impressive sales figures for Black Myth: Wukong point to strong consumer spending trends in China, with Newzoo estimating the gaming market to reach US$45 billion this year.
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