刚刚官宣：Cocos被5.1亿全资收购，曾改变中国游戏行业

Core Insights - Sudden Technology (SUD) announced the acquisition of Cocos (Yaki Software) for 510 million RMB, with plans for deep integration of Cocos' business and team into SUD [1] - Cocos has had a significant impact on the Chinese gaming industry over the past 15 years, with many popular mobile games developed using its engine [3] - Despite its influence, Cocos has struggled with commercialization, leading to its acquisition as a potentially positive outcome [6][14] Company Overview - Cocos was originally developed in Argentina and later evolved into Cocos 2d-x, a cross-platform game engine that gained popularity among developers due to its ease of use and open-source nature [7][8] - Cocos has accumulated over 1.7 million registered developers globally and supports over 1.6 billion devices, making it one of the most successful domestic game engines [4] Financial Background - Cocos has undergone several funding rounds, including 300 million RMB from Touch Technology and two rounds of financing in 2018 and 2022, valued at 120 million USD and 50 million USD respectively [6] - Despite its large user base, Cocos has faced challenges in monetization, relying on technical support and customized solutions rather than a traditional revenue model [10][12] Acquisition Details - SUD is a cloud service provider for gamified interactive applications, serving over 2,000 major traffic platforms globally [15] - The acquisition aims to leverage SUD's global traffic advantages to empower the Cocos developer ecosystem and maintain Cocos as a free and open-source engine [16][18] - The integration is expected to allow Cocos to focus on engine development and support for developers without the pressure of direct profitability [18]