Dungeon & Fighter Mobile is a massive contributor to Tencent\'s mobile-gaming revenue

Dungeon Fighter Mobile's Stunning Success Makes Tencent's App Store Defiance Even Bolder

Dungeon Fighter Mobile (DnF Mobile) has exceeded expectations, becoming a massive hit and significantly boosting Tencent's mobile gaming revenue. This success underscores the audacity of Tencent's recent decision to challenge app stores.

Last week, we discussed DnF Mobile's popularity in the Chinese market and Tencent's subsequent conflict with app stores. We explored the implications of this move on Tencent's relationship with its home market's app stores. Now, we have a clearer picture of DnF Mobile's impact.

The South China Morning Post reports that within its first month, DnF Mobile contributed over 12% to Tencent's overall mobile gaming revenue. Considering Tencent's position as the world's largest gaming company by revenue, this represents a substantial sum. While the game's strong initial performance isn't surprising given the DnF franchise's popularity and typical lucrative launch periods, the context is crucial.

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A High-Stakes Gamble

Tencent's decision to challenge app stores using this exceptionally successful game is a bold, yet risky, maneuver. By removing DnF Mobile from app stores, even while directing users to a direct download, Tencent is wagering significant revenue.

The ultimate success of this strategy remains to be seen.

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