China Approves 135 Games in December, Including Titles from NetEase and Tencent
China’s National Press and Publication Administration (NPPA) has approved licenses for 135 new video games in December, comprising 122 domestic titles and 13 imported games. This latest batch includes high-profile releases such as NetEase’s urban open-world role-playing game ANANTA, which has secured over 8.43 million pre-registrations globally, and Tencent’s Monster Hunter: Outlanders, a mobile entry in Capcom’s renowned franchise. The approval marks a significant milestone for the industry, bringing the total number of licensed games in China to 1,416 for the year. This figure includes 1,306 domestic titles and 110 imports, representing the highest annual volume of game approvals recorded in the country over the past five years, from 2020 to 2024. The surge in licenses indicates a continued normalization and potential expansion of the regulatory environment for the Chinese gaming sector, benefiting major industry players like Tencent and NetEase who are eager to launch new content to their vast user bases.
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China Approves 135 Games in December, Including Titles from NetEase and Tencent
China’s National Press and Publication Administration (NPPA) has approved licenses for 135 new video games in December, comprising 122 domestic titles and 13 imported games. This latest batch includes high-profile releases such as NetEase’s urban open-world role-playing game ANANTA, which has secured over 8.43 million pre-registrations globally, and Tencent’s Monster Hunter: Outlanders, a mobile entry in Capcom’s renowned franchise. The approval marks a significant milestone for the industry, bringing the total number of licensed games in China to 1,416 for the year. This figure includes 1,306 domestic titles and 110 imports, representing the highest annual volume of game approvals recorded in the country over the past five years, from 2020 to 2024. The surge in licenses indicates a continued normalization and potential expansion of the regulatory environment for the Chinese gaming sector, benefiting major industry players like Tencent and NetEase who are eager to launch new content to their vast user bases.
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