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Tencent's Profit Boosted by Mobile Game Success

Dec 10,2024 Author: Ryan

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Dungeon Fighter Mobile's phenomenal success underscores Tencent's bold challenge to app stores. The game's impact is staggering: it generated over 12% of Tencent's total mobile gaming revenue in its inaugural month. This substantial contribution, considering Tencent's position as the world's leading gaming company by revenue, makes their decision to bypass app stores even more audacious.

Last week, we discussed DnF Mobile's explosive launch and Tencent's subsequent conflict with app stores. This new revenue data significantly amplifies the stakes of Tencent's gamble. The South China Morning Post's report confirms the game's immense profitability, even exceeding initial expectations. While the game's strong initial performance is unsurprising given the Dungeon Fighter franchise's popularity and the typical profitability of new game releases, the choice to forgo app store distribution remains a high-risk, high-reward strategy.

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Tencent's decision to challenge established app stores with such a lucrative title is a significant strategic move. While directing users to a direct download might seem advantageous, the potential financial repercussions of bypassing the app store ecosystem are substantial. The outcome remains uncertain, but the risk taken by Tencent is undeniably bold.

To explore other trending mobile games, consult our curated list of the best mobile games of 2024 (to date) and discover upcoming titles in our anticipated games section.

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