China Approves 184 Online Games in November, Marking Five-Year High for Domestic Titles
China’s National Press and Publication Administration (NPPA) has officially approved 184 online games for release in November 2025. This latest batch consists of six imported titles and 178 domestic games, representing the highest number of Chinese-made games approved in a single round in nearly five years. The approval signifies a continued regulatory easing or acceleration in the gaming sector, as the total number of game licenses issued in 2025 has already reached 1,624 by November, surpassing the entire annual total for 2024. Among the notable developments accompanying this announcement is the expansion of Tencent’s popular PUBG Mobile. Developed by Tencent’s Lightspeed Studios in collaboration with KRAFTON, the counterterrorism-themed competitive shooter, originally launched in 2019, has introduced a new PC version to complement its existing mobile platform. This move highlights ongoing strategic expansions by major tech giants within the approved framework. The data suggests a robust recovery and growth trajectory for the Chinese digital entertainment industry, with regulators facilitating a higher volume of content releases compared to previous years.
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China Approves 184 Online Games in November, Marking Five-Year High for Domestic Titles
China’s National Press and Publication Administration (NPPA) has officially approved 184 online games for release in November 2025. This latest batch consists of six imported titles and 178 domestic games, representing the highest number of Chinese-made games approved in a single round in nearly five years. The approval signifies a continued regulatory easing or acceleration in the gaming sector, as the total number of game licenses issued in 2025 has already reached 1,624 by November, surpassing the entire annual total for 2024. Among the notable developments accompanying this announcement is the expansion of Tencent’s popular PUBG Mobile. Developed by Tencent’s Lightspeed Studios in collaboration with KRAFTON, the counterterrorism-themed competitive shooter, originally launched in 2019, has introduced a new PC version to complement its existing mobile platform. This move highlights ongoing strategic expansions by major tech giants within the approved framework. The data suggests a robust recovery and growth trajectory for the Chinese digital entertainment industry, with regulators facilitating a higher volume of content releases compared to previous years.
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