Black Myth: Wukong Drives Record Video Game Approvals in China
China's Record Approval of Video Games
This month, the National Press and Publication Administration (NPPA) approved 117 video games - the largest batch of titles licensed in 2024 so far. The surge in approvals coincides with the blockbuster success of Black Myth: Wukong, which has quickly become a sensation in the gaming community.
Notable Titles and Market Recovery
Among the newly approved titles are Tencent's Yirenzhixia, Jiewai Kuangchao from NetEase, and Huangyuan Shuguang from Alibaba's Lingxi Games. Together, these approvals reflect the industry's recovery since April 2022, following an extended regulatory freeze.
Black Myth: Wukong's Impact on the Gaming Landscape
Black Myth: Wukong, developed by Tencent-backed Game Science and inspired by the classic Journey to the West, has sold over 10 million copies within just three days of its release. This title is available on platforms like Sony Interactive Entertainment's PlayStation 5, Steam, and is set to launch on Xbox Series X and Series S soon.
Future of the Video Gaming Market
The booming demand for Black Myth: Wukong suggests a promising future for consumer spending, with industry insights from Newzoo projecting China's video gaming market to reach US$45 billion this year.
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