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Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-07-08 14:35

Core Viewpoint - The summer gaming season of 2025 is set to be unprecedentedly competitive, with over 20 new domestic games scheduled for release in July, highlighting the industry's peak period due to increased user engagement during student vacations [2][11]. Group 1: Market Dynamics - The summer season is traditionally a golden period for the gaming industry, with significant competition expected as major players like Tencent and NetEase launch products around the same time [2][4]. - The global gaming market also experiences a peak during this period, with Chinese game developers focusing on key products for overseas markets, particularly in Asia [2][9]. Group 2: Major Releases and Strategies - Tencent's strategy includes a dual approach with the launch of "Carbon Island" on July 2, which integrates low-carbon concepts into gameplay, and "Star Resonance" on July 17, a major title in the anime genre [5][6]. - NetEase is heavily investing in PC and overseas markets, with the release of "Uncharted Star Abyss" on July 17, developed by a studio founded by Blizzard's co-founder [5][6]. - The direct competition between NetEase's "Uncharted Star Abyss" and Tencent's "Star Resonance" on the same day is anticipated to be a significant highlight of the July gaming market [6]. Group 3: Trends in Game Development - The new game lineup for July reflects two major industry trends: the continued focus on core categories by major companies and a notable recovery in the PC gaming market [9][10]. - The revival of the PC gaming market is attributed to factors such as the normalization of game licensing, the recovery of internet cafes, and the increase in cross-platform games [2][9]. - The emergence of several new PC titles indicates a shift towards differentiated product offerings, as companies seek to provide stronger gaming experiences compared to the saturated mobile gaming market [9][10]. Group 4: Competitive Landscape - The competition among major gaming companies is expected to intensify as they launch multiple products, leading to increased marketing efforts and potential user acquisition challenges [8][9]. - The upcoming releases from both large and small developers aim to capture user attention through innovative gameplay, technological upgrades, and thematic breakthroughs [11].