China's first global gaming hit sells millions in a week. An early investor shares what's next

Published On Sep 1, 2024, 8:42 PM

China's first major AAA video game, *Black Myth: Wukong*, has achieved remarkable sales, exceeding 10 million units shortly after its release. This success reflects a shift in China's gaming industry, buoyed by recent regulatory changes. The game's developer, Game Science, is backed by Hero Games, which anticipates more AAA games being developed for the global market. The chairman of Hero Games, Dino Ying, emphasized the potential of China's untapped gaming market, predicting that future titles will have a global strategy from inception. Following the game’s success, there are expectations for more culturally rich games from China to gain global traction, tapping into over 600 million gamers domestically.