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Tencent's Interstellar Utopia launches its first beta in July in China for PC and Android, offering an open world with complete freedom, mech customization, and continuous exploration on a unified global server.

A new trailer for Lord of the Mysteries has been revealed. "Choose your extraordinary allies in this dangerous, wild world! The network system is your strongest backup in the unpredictable realm of the extraordinary. You're never alone, team up and face the chaos together!"

Project: Dreamcore has released some gameplay footage from its new co-op horror extraction game, which promises to rival Tomb Busters and other games in this genre that are gaining popularity in China.

Tomb Buster launches today on PC, Android and iOS! The game has been quite successful in the Chinese market, forcing major companies like NetEase and Tencent to incorporate similar gameplay features into their games to rival its popularity.

ust Dance Party will officially launch in China on July 2nd! Tencent's new mobile game features classic and modern dance, allowing you to play solo or with friends at parties and online battles using only your phone.

miHoYo is developing a new 3D MOBA game using Unreal Engine 5, with multiple developer positions open. Early stages, theme and gameplay details yet to be revealed.

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As expected, NetEase's Identity V adds a new "Treasure Hunt" mode, following the trend sparked by Tomb Busters' success in China, joining titles like Sword of Justice, Game for Peace (PUBG Mobile China), Party Stars and Eggy Party with similar gameplay.

NetEase's new melee horror game Hidden Edge (诡影藏锋) has been approved in China. It blends extraction gameplay with melee combat in an ancient Chinese horror folklore setting. Details regarding platforms and release date are yet to be announced.

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Unreal Engine 6 will unite Disney, Rocket League, Fortnite and LEGO verse into a single app with a metaverse selection interface, offering multiple games and experiences on a single platform.

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HoYoverse will invest US$14.6 billion over 3 years to advance AI, focusing on intelligent NPCs, automation, and content generation for its future games. Co-founder Liu Wei detailed the complete in-house AI strategy at an event in Beijing.

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Destiny: Rising has seen a 97% drop in revenue and a 96.5% drop in downloads since its peak in September 2025, raising questions about its future as Bungie announces the end of development for Destiny 2 in June 2026.

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Meta is launching a Reddit clone called "Forum", the new platform will use your data from Facebook and existing Facebook Groups, and works exactly like Reddit, with deep AI integration. Forum is currently only available for iOS.

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Lord of the Mysteries opens beta registrations on PC, Android, and iOS on June 26, 2026. Massive MMO with Unreal Engine 5, unique progression through Pathways and Beyonder. Explore a Victorian world full of mysteries and powers.

Animula Nook will be featured at Tencent's annual gaming conference, Tencent Spark 2026, with updates on its development stage and new gameplay mechanics. Tencent Spark will be broadcast on May 27 at 20:00 CST in China.

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In a new letter, Ananta developers say that the game aims to redefine open-world city games with unique art, narrative, and gameplay, prioritizing quality over rushed releases to offer players a fresh, immersive experience beyond traditional anime styles.

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Totopia, the all-in-one hub game from Bytedance, is ending its Steam playtest. The title is expected to be released later on PC, PS5, Xbox Series, Android, and iOS.

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Hope City is a new cozy mobile game announced in China. "Hope City arrives as an anti-stress haven, without mandatory tasks or punishments for absence. Play at your own pace and rediscover the pleasure of simply enjoying your time!"

Tencent reported that Game for Peace, the Chinese version of PUBG Mobile, reached 90M DAU and 30% YoY revenue growth in Q1 2026, fueled by new extraction mode, UGC platform, and Ferrari & Douluo Continent collaborations.